
Dave Giles
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dave Giles
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, MBA, 2002
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, BSEE, 1975
Living Word University / Life Christian University, Mesa, AZ / Luts, FL, MA Theology, 2014
Living Word University, Mesa, AZ, Dr Min, 2023
Life Christian University, Luts, FL, PhD (ABD), 2024
WORK & MILITARY
Microsoft, MCSE+I
Novell, CNE
FAA, Commercial Jet Pilot
NYSE&G, Engineer
Saudi Aramco, Consultant
Wells Fargo, Consultant
AFFILIATIONS
Living Word Bible Church, Safety & Security Team, American Legion Post 39
Volunteer, Congressman Matt Salmon, Volunteer - Front Desk
Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Rescue Diver, NRA
Life Member, Society of Information Management (SIM), Member
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Member, American Legion Riders
Member, VFW, Life member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
AZ CD09, 2016
AZ CD09, 2018
AZ CD09, 2020
AZ CD04, 2022
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
WinRed (2022)
Lisa Godzich (2020)
Make America Great Again Again (2020)
Trump Victory (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
WinRed (2023)
Huck PAC (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
AZ Horizons CD4 Debate (May 9, 2022).
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
Life begins at conception. Abortion should be limited to the life of the mother.
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.
Choose not to answer
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception. Abortion should be limited to the life of the mother.
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?
It is not a federal issue. It is neither specified nor denied in the constitution. Hence the tenth amendment states that it reverts to the states or the people.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the state (federal government) cannot force the people to practice a specific religion. IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT RELIGION IS SHUT OUT.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses can be friends and do business with whomever they wish.
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.
Something between B) and C). But at the same time, if a country does not want to free itself, it is their choice. After all we fought against the most powerful nation in the world to get our freedom. But we did not have anyone benefactor that we could move to.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Preferential status needs to stop. Trade balance needs to be imposed.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel are God's people. America is founded on Jewish and Christian beliefs.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Woke policies.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Gov organizations should not require vaccinations. It is government overreach. As for individual businesses, they can require whatever they determine necessary. It is private, like a home.
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.
First healthcare is not in the constitution, so it reverts to the states. The best choice is B. But, the correct choice is not listed either. Choose E) Competitive healthcare companies compete for patients.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Work with members of Congress to reduce taxes and reduce federal overreach. Includes reduced federal spending and giveaways not specified in the constitution.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Disagree
Student loans are the same as any other loan, such as a home loan or auto loan. it needs to be paid back. Potential students need to be educated on the consequences and potential outcomes of a student loan.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG is an example of governemnt overreach and is not in the Constitution which puts it back to the states and the people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Seal the southern border wall. That means all immigrants pass through a port of entry with prior approval.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those with visas. no more lottery. no more asylum.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Send our children to get and education and not indoctrination.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
The department belongs with the states and families. However, a standard level of education needs to be outlined for all states.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
People can donate to the charities and organizations of their choice. Keep the police departments funded. However, some police departments have too much money when they can act like babysitters at schools and construction sites. A reduction in taxes would be in order.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions. However, firearm training for all should be encouraged and possibly an elective in schools. The police have never stopped a murder or rape. Self-defense is the only way. And the best way is with a gun.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
It has been working for centuries. Only those with an agenda want to change it so it will lean more to their will.
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?
Conservative
Reward those who work hard. "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect the people.
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
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
For any age.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Bible-believing Christian and attend church weekly. I have my Dr Min.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Positive citizenship id with photo or fingerprint needs to be required.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
It is there to keep large population centers from controlling the government.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
We got over racism decades ago beginning with the freedom of slaves (both black and white).
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
People are whatever their DNA states, only X or Y.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
The earth has been around for billions of years and suffered huge catastrophes. However, we should accommodate enviornemtal considerations when possible. I happen to have 100% solar on my roof.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Currently nuclear. However, hydrogen needs to be developed as it is infinitely renewable (from the sun).
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