Karilyn Brown
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Karilyn Brown
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 67
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, MA, 2007
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, BA, 2000
Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, 1965
WORK & MILITARY
I have worked since I was 13 years old. I was a USAF dependent growing up and was married to a retired USAF pilot. As a technical writer, I have worked in a range industries and for a variety of professions. My experience as a FINRA licensed financial advisor was an invaluable learning experience.
AFFILIATIONS
Arkansas Veterans Cemetery Foundation, Board of Directors, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Member, Congregational Advocate, Arkansas Right to Life, Contributor
Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Hour Ministries,, Contributor, Options Pregnancy Cirsis Center
Contributor, Food for the Poor, Contributor
Triinity Hope, Contributor, Mid-South District, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Board of Directors, Hillsdale College, Coontributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Justice of the Peace, 2
Arkansas House of Representatives, 8 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Arkansas Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (16)
Alan Pogue (2012)
Dan Kapanke (2011)
Donald Trump (2020)
Eddie Joe Williams (2016)
French Hill (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Jane English Elizabeth Jane English (2014)
Ken Bragg (2016)
Pat Hays (2014)
Republican Women's Organizations (2014)
Robin Lundstrum (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
It goes against God's plan for life and the Declaration of Independence to support such organizations.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Life is precious from conception to natural death.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
On the federal level, I believe we should have a flat tax on income and eliminate inheritance taxes. On the state level, I would like for us to continue to work toward eliminating the income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to reduce entitlement spending.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I cannot think of any circumstance that would justify closing churches.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Ideally, option D. Both programs are broken. The market could provide better options for people aged 65 and over, as well as for the disabled and the indigent. Currently, many people on these programs cannot receive care due to providers not accepting the low reimbursement rates. The programs are costly and do not work well, and the penalties on providers are draconian.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I cannot think of a circumstance. The recent controversy raised many legitimate objections and concerns. I have never believed one should be forced to put something into their body that was objectionable to them.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Protect our borders. Cut off all financial avenues to Islamist governments. Deal decisively with them when they violate our sovereignty or hurt Americans and our allies.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
Israel is a sovereign country, and they are our ally.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who believe in Western ideals and who can be productive and self-supporting in the U.S. economy.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I believe that being pro-life not only means being opposed to abortion, but that it means opening the doors to all children to have the opportunity to develop their God-given talents.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and that I am saved by God's grace and not by anything I do, who my forebears are, or how prosperous I am. And, I believe that all people are created equal and are deserving of human kindness and respect.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification is easy to obtain and is required for every transaction.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Drastically reduce the number of mail-in ballots. Require the voter roles to be cleaned up. Verify that people are not registered in more than one location. Reduce or eliminate early voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not believe the United States is a racist country; however, there are those who try to create the fear of racism in the hearts and minds of Americans because it fits their evil agendas.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the citizenry, defend the country from attack, and facilitate trade amongst the states and with other countries.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I believe my voting record supports the views I have expressed. Additionally, an interview published October 10, 2022, in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette validates my answers.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No. I have not.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Reduce taxes, reduce regulations, streamline government, universal school choice.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Convicted felons should not be allowed to own guns.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
