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


Links

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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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