Dave Williams

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dave Williams


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, B.A., 2009

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

El Paso County Republican Party, Former Vice-Chairman, Colorado Republican Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2017 - 2023

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Congress, 5th District, 2024

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

33%


2019

30%


2022

14%


2021

8%


2022

0%, 7% (cum.)†


2022

0%, 3% (cum.)†


2019

0%, 3% (cum.)†


Cobalt

 

2022

0%


2018

F





2022

|

0%, 7% (cum.)†


2022

|

0%, 3% (cum.)†


2019

|

0%, 3% (cum.)†


Cobalt

 

2022

|

0%


ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Donald Trump

Restore Liberty

Colorado Republican Party

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)

Coloradoans for Colorado (2020)

Rupert Parchment (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

Thomas Tancredo (2019)

Republican Women's Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Dr. John Pitchford (2024)

Freedom First PAC (2024)

Leadership Institute (2024)

National Association for Gun Rights (2024)

Kenneth Degraaf (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

Vote ratings from VotesSmart.

Received a rating of A from the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None. I'm 100% pro-life.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Yes. I would support any federal abortion bans.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Lower taxes and spending. Like President Reagan communicated before: government is too big and spends too much. Additionally, we need to deregulate and cut red tape so job creators can expand their businesses.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means the government shouldn't be interfering or passing policies with how individual or groups worship God. Furthermore, that phrase is nowhere in the Constitution and should not be used to prevent public officials from expressing their faith.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Answer C but we should reform the system to where we empower individuals to use their own money to get the healthcare they choose at an affordable cost. Government intervention is what drives up costs and limits innovation.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Answer C.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel has the right to exist and defend itself. As the closest ally in the Middle East, we should support Israel especially in the aftermath of the October 7th terrorist attacks.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Woke ideology and indoctrination is to blame. Joe Biden and radical Democrats are making it less desirable to join the military as they attack American values and implement their radical agenda.


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?

Those who will be productive members of our society and willingly assimilate into our American culture.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Salvation can only be obtained through Jesus Christ with repentance.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Fossil Fuels. Nuclear energy also needs to be expanded.


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect our rights and liberties against those who would violate them.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None.

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