Mark Leyva
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Leyva
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLAND, 12
NONE
WORK & MILITARY
NONE
AFFILIATIONS
ST JAMES CHURCH, USHER
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NONE
NONE
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
HIGHLAND TOWN COUNCIL, 2023
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Mark Leyva completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
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
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
NONE
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?
NO
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Vote to implement a Federal Sales Tax of 14% collected at the state level only on new purchases. Then get rid of IRS.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This is a myth / lie of deep state to control power from "WE THE PEOPLE" to organize and be informed! FREEDOM OF RELIGION in the US Constitution was designed so government could NOT force us into ONE RELIGION of their choosing!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE
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.
B
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.
D
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes it is important to us as allies. We are broke and they have a $2 billion dollar surplus, they can pay for their own war. War only makes money for the bankers and the military contractors.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
1. Is the Covid shot. 2. The military is restricted to do their job as they were trained to do. This puts our men and women in harms way. 3. Gender identity crap.
IMMIGRATION
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?
No one till we get a control of our borders.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
It was only created in the 1970's. State control is better.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The bible help our founding fathers create the US CONSTITUTION, then it should be our foundation to live life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
One volcano eruption creates 10 years of manmade climate emissions.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To follow the US CONSTITUTION!
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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 by government, free public safety programs.
