
Kimberly Cates
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kimberly Cates
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 22
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Indiana University, South Bend, No, 1984
Indiana University, Fort Wayne, No, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Internal Revenue Service, Registered Tax Professional, 15 yrs
AFFILIATIONS
Syracuse - Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Fundraising committee member, Muskies Inc
Executive Board of Directors, Lakeland Community Services, Board member - President 2 yrs
Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, Volunteer, Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary
Member, Kosciusko Community Foundation, Fundraising
Friends of the NRA, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board, 6
President-Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory Pre, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Kosciusko County Council Member, 1
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jackie Walorski
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Death or Health of the Mother, Rape or Incest
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Death or Health of the Mother, Rape or Incest
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
No answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
No answer
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Less government regulations and more job skills programs
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Less government regulations and more job skills programs
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow free market to function
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow free market to function
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Stay out of the way
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Stay out of the way
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Successful Negotiator of Boards and Committees
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Successful Negotiator of Boards and Committees
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Kimberly@cates4district22.com
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Kimberly@cates4district22.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Will advocate for those I represent
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Will advocate for those I represent
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