Marleen K. Durfee
Independent | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marleen K. Durfee
Party
Independent
Election Year
2015
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, State college, Pa., BS, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, member, Virginia Association of Counties
Board member, Capital Regional Collaborative, Leader
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, Board member, Crater Planning District Commission
Board member, Eppington Foundation, Board member
Responsible Growth Alliance, Executive Director, March of Dimes
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Supervisor, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
(None listed.)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
Religious freedom is our most foundational freedom and deserves added protection in our state and federal constitutions.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Neutral
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Neutral
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Agree
Capital punishment should not be allowed for any reason.
Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The thoughts of the Founding Fathers were addressed by James Madison papers. Recognizing the innate "ambitious" nature of men, the Founding Fathers sought to constitutionally restrain that nature with the separtion of powers to prevent tyranny.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that abortion should be allowed under certain circumstances and the determination is between the woman and her medical doctors and other parties involved. Government should not have a role.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian and have had strong beliefs since I was baptized through the Greek orthodox church. I was married in church through his denomination. My upbringing connected me to the church which strengthened my spirituality throughout life. I am guided and continue to be in strong faith.
E-mail address for voters to reach you (for publication)
shari@marleendurfee.com
