Carla Spalding

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

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

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.

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?

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.