Stephen Wright
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephen Wright
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. N
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Wayland Baptist University, Sheppard, AFB TX, Masters, 2004
Park College, Whiteman, Air Force Base MO, Bachelors, 1998
Community College of Air Force, Whiteman, Air Force Base MO, Associate, 1996
Community College of Air Force, Sheppard, Air Force Base TX, Associate, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
393 Bomb Squadron, Avionics Apprentice, 1994-1997
325 Bomb Squadron, Avionics Journeyman, 1997-2001
365 Training Squadron, Avionics Instructor, 2001-2005
703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Resource Advisor - Contract Officer Rep, 2011-2014
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Chairman, Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2016
Lt Governor, 2018
State Senate, 2020
US Congress Special Election, 2022
State Senate Current, 2024
State Senate N Primary, 2022
State Senate N General, 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
July 28, 2022 Alaska Beacon Q & A.
From Alaska Public Media (April 19, 2022), candidate gives a brief summary of his core values, and lists his top four legislative priorities.
Responses to questionnaire from Alaska Asks (April 12, 2022).
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
"Pro Life" All Life has rights from conception till natural death
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 Disagree
This should be illegal in Alaska.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
A pro death culture is not in the cards for Alaska, defunding is an appropriate action for abortion providers.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
A Full and complete life is rewarding and must be protected
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, it is a right that must be protect, God, Guns and Religion are part of our constitutional protections.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
It is a moral judgment on services provided and religious ideology should be protected. All have the right to the pursuit of happiness according to the dictates and morals that are held as an individual rights.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We must stop the purchasing of land near military bases in the united states. We also need to invest in critical resources here in Alaska and deregulate and enhance the production of rare earth minerals Drill baby, Drill and Mine baby Mine. We do mining and oil better, cleaner, faster and safer in Alaska.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
They are a key ally and have rights to their land just as we have rights to our land in Alaska. Protecting Israel is vital to protecting Constitutional Republic's every where. Trump ERA policies with Israel must be maintained.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Competitive Healthcare insurance funded by the private sector should be available for all who need it, along with competitive public options. Optional Medicaid should be defunded at the state level and removed from the budget, especially elective care as we have become a state where medical tourism is taking our Dividends. Our budget should not pay for any optional services.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never, vaccinations have been weaponized against employees an individuals heath is an individual issue.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
More private property is needed in Alaska.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The demand will be driven by supply as in any economic activity. It will be set by the market. Less regulation and more opportunity will help develop economies of scale.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
If a private company chooses to turn potato fields into moss fields for social issues then it will be private sector decision. We need more farm land not less in Alaska the public initiative should be for a Maximum Benefit for the people and in most cases ESG is a minimum benefit locking up land for no real reason.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Remain in Mexico and Build a better wall. Return to country of origin especially for those who illegally cross and abuse our citizens. A legal pathway is the best method that needs to be followed by states. We must defund sanctuary cities in our country.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Dollars spent by parents goes a long way to effectively educating our children. Charter schools and technical schools with homeschool allows for competition in the public area of education. A must for a successful learning environment at all levels. Competition is the key to educational progress.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None, more gun safety education in schools
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
None
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve protect, facilitate, with limited management and to get out of the way of the private sector. Build infrastructure, ports, bridges and railways for the transportation of goods and services.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
These are services that should never be placed on a minor and should be illegal. So no funds no way.
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
One man, One woman with a divinely protected purpose to raise a family.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
We are one nation under God. We need to use our physical and spiritual talents to further good in the world and bless others. I am a Christian and believe strongly in inspiration and following Gods plan. I seek after the good and hope to improve the systems and freedoms we all hold dear. As an elected official I will use my moral judgment to help me protect Alaskan rights. Since there are no litmus tests for public office it is important to have a well grounded servants who seeks to maintain our constitution and follow closely the political platforms that protect our indivisible rights we hold dear as Republicans in an constitutional based republic with liberty and justice for all.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo ID's protect voting integrity and promotes the requirement of one person one vote.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
Our constitutional republics protects against the big states rule ideas. We must maintain our form of government in its purest form.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is important that we see people based on their character not as groups of race but as individuals with justice for all.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
It is a democratic ploy to divide and conquer, Developed in the bed of communism to stop our form of economic development and freedom.
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
Biology and science must be followed and our way of life and competition must be fair based gender specific traits given at birth.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. Many are not based on science but political ideology of the left that fails to follow true conditions but the ideology of control. Freedom in development rights must be followed with communist driven controlling regulations removed to promote real activity builds our economy. We are all invested resource development and as a state we are positioned to have greater economic activity needed in our world.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear for western Alaska, Coal for all of Alaska with clean burning technology. Rotating forest for clean burning energy, Oil from all areas of Alaska, more from cook inlet and really develop our Petroleum Reserves.
