Angela Rigas
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Angela Rigas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 79
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Chic, Grand Rapids, cert, 1998
Hastings High School, Hastings, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
River City Patriots, member/volunteer, Caledonia Baseball League
Board Member, NRA, Member
NAGR, Member, Ted Cruz for President
Volunteer, Lighthouse Baptist Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative 86th District, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Donald Trump
Michigan Right to Life PAC
Michigan Trump Republicans (Michigan Conservative Coalition)
Right to Life of Michigan
Save America PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Donald J. Trump: 45th President of the United States of America
Ted Nugent: American singer, guitarist, and activist
Matthew DePerno: Republican Attorney General Nominee
Tom McMillan: Michigan State Board of Education
Mark Finchem: Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Anthony Paesano (2022)
Beeler Majority Fund (2022)
Fighting for Michigan Fund (2022)
Jon Rocha (2022)
Kevin Green (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There is no circumstance to take an innocent life.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There is no circumstance to take an innocent life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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
Peoples constitutional rightes should be protected at all costs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Peoples constitutional rightes should be protected at all costs.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to enhanced our national security by strengthening the boarder. I would encourage fellow legislators to push for strengthening our boarders and our security.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to enhanced our national security by strengthening the boarder. I would encourage fellow legislators to push for strengthening our boarders and our security.
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
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
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.
C, however it should be restricted to American citizens only.
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.
C, however it should be restricted to American citizens only.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
individuals should and have their own free will, they should be able to make their own decisions.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
individuals should and have their own free will, they should be able to make their own decisions.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There should be a Flat Tax rate so everyone is paying the same taxes fairly and equally. Property taxes should be significantly reduce or even abolished.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There should be a Flat Tax rate so everyone is paying the same taxes fairly and equally. Property taxes should be significantly reduce or even abolished.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All agencies would need to provide an ROI for their expenditures, for instance the Department of Education educates no children and there for is a political entity that should be disbanded.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All agencies would need to provide an ROI for their expenditures, for instance the Department of Education educates no children and there for is a political entity that should be disbanded.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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?
Anyone who is sponsored by an American Citizen and is able to sustain themselves without government assistance for at least 5 years.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is sponsored by an American Citizen and is able to sustain themselves without government assistance for at least 5 years.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
The Second Amendment is the only valid gun law in the United States
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment is the only valid gun law in the United States
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. -Declaration of Independence, 1776
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?
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. -Declaration of Independence, 1776
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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.
Judeo-Christian Values are essential.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Judeo-Christian Values are essential.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo identification is required, Transparency on Audits and having full forensic audits are essential.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo identification is required, Transparency on Audits and having full forensic audits are essential.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, There is no domestic security threat from racism.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, There is no domestic security threat from racism.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
