
Mark Leyva
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Leyva
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL, HIGHLAND, 12
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
ST JAMES CHURCH, USHER
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NONE
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE. LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE. LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate the IRS and implement a National Federal Tax like "FAIR TAX"
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate the IRS and implement a National Federal Tax like "FAIR TAX"
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
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 should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
That is just a Myth not based on the U.S. Constitution. Freedom of Religion based in the Constitution, is based on NO one government religion. Please read the U.S. Constitution and find where it says anything about church and the state.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
That is just a Myth not based on the U.S. Constitution. Freedom of Religion based in the Constitution, is based on NO one government religion. Please read the U.S. Constitution and find where it says anything about church and the state.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
They helped in the STOLEN election of 2020 through cyber hacking.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
They helped in the STOLEN election of 2020 through cyber hacking.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
STOP giving foreign money to other countries that aim to harm America.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
STOP giving foreign money to other countries that aim to harm America.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone through the proper channels and vetting process.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone through the proper channels and vetting process.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I swear allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I swear allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
NO LAWS. The U.S. Constitution gives very little for Congress to change. The States have individual power through the State Legislatures to make change under the Constutution.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
NO LAWS. The U.S. Constitution gives very little for Congress to change. The States have individual power through the State Legislatures to make change under the Constutution.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO, Is the racism in the United States. YES, but it is taught by adults. I think Democrats use the word racist, just because they can't discuss politics with FACTS. Example, fill a room full of young kids in all cultures together and watch them all play together just fine.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO, Is the racism in the United States. YES, but it is taught by adults. I think Democrats use the word racist, just because they can't discuss politics with FACTS. Example, fill a room full of young kids in all cultures together and watch them all play together just fine.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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
I AM A CONSTITIONAL CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Took many Constitutional Classes
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
I AM A CONSTITIONAL CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Took many Constitutional Classes
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Voter Integrity a major priority, or we can't have a BIG RED WAVE. We need to start drilling and get back to oil INDEPENDCE, get back to strong CONSERVATIVE polices that worked under the Trump four years. Our Economy is feeling the BAD DEMOCRATIC policies that is destroying families today!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Voter Integrity a major priority, or we can't have a BIG RED WAVE. We need to start drilling and get back to oil INDEPENDCE, get back to strong CONSERVATIVE polices that worked under the Trump four years. Our Economy is feeling the BAD DEMOCRATIC policies that is destroying families today!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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