

Russ Fulcher
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Russ Fulcher
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Boise State University, Boise, MBA, 1988
Boise State University, Boise, BS, 1984
University of Idaho, Moscow, Cert., 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Micron Technology, Dir. of Sales & Mktg (CMS), 15
Preco Electronics, VP of Sales & Marketing, 9
Mark Bottles Real Estate, Agent & Broker, 14
AFFILIATIONS
Stanton Healthcare (Pro-Life), Supporter-Award Recipient, Idaho Chooses Life
Supporter-Award Recipient, Idaho Family Forum, Former Board Member
Ten Mile Community Church, Former Board Member, National Rifle Association
Member and A+ rated candidate, Idaho Food Producers, AG All-Star
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
US Rep (ID-01), 2018-current
Idaho State Senate, 2005-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor of Idaho, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2019
100%
2019-20
100%
2019
A
2020
A
2019
97%, 97% (cum.)â€
2020
96%
2019
95%
2019-20
100%, 95% (cum.)â€
2019
94%, 94% (cum.)â€
2019-20
90%, 90% (cum.)â€
2019
88% (cum.)â€
2019
70% (cum.)â€
2019
69%, 69% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|100%
2019
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2019
|A
2019
|97%, 97% (cum.)â€
2020
|96%
2019
|95%
2019-20
|100%, 95% (cum.)â€
2019
|94%, 94% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|90%, 90% (cum.)â€
2019
|88% (cum.)â€
2019
|70% (cum.)â€
2019
|69%, 69% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
26%
2019
20%, 20% (cum.)â€
2019
0%
2019
0% (cum.)â€
2019
0%
2019
F
2019-20
|26%
2019
|20%, 20% (cum.)â€
2019
|0% (cum.)â€
2019
|0%
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Campaign for Working Families
Donald Trump
*Family Research Council Action PAC
National Right To Life
*Susan B. Anthony List
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (17)
Chip Roy (2020)
Club for Growth (2018)
Daniel (Dan) Bishop (2019)
Denver Riggleman III (2019)
Don Bacon (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (54)
Adrian Smith (2018)
Battleground PAC (2018)
Blaine Luetkemeyer (2018)
Campaign for Working Families (2018)
Citizens United (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
American Association for Justice (2019)
Heroes United (2018)
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When life of the mother is threatened.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Promote policies that limit and/or re-structure the entitlement system. And promote policies that reduce public spending as much as reasonable.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
1. Entitlements to those in the U.S. that are not legal. 2. Some of the foreign aid that does not benefit American interests (usually this is money sent under the guise of "development" and does not hold the recipient(s) accountable). 3. Much of the budget expended by IRS and EPA. 4. Federal grants for things that do not have a validated, direct benefit to the American people. 5. Any distribution of money that does not require accountability from the recipient(s).
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Possibly in circumstances whereby those taxpayers get a direct and measurable benefit. An example may be offering student debt reduction as a reward for doctors that agree to practice in geographical areas in need of their services.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Keeping government from infringing on religious freedoms.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Promote policies that encourage market based healthcare systems and pricing transparency.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Secure American borders and ensure only American law be recognized within those borders. Also, maintain a military presence in areas around the world that have proven to be incubators of anti-American terrorist activity.
IMMIGRATION
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who follow the legal process and those suffering religious persecution (they also must follow the legal process).
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian and believe in the doctrine as written in the Holy Bible.
ABOUT YOU
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.
My voting record and legislation carried in the U.S. Congress (2019-current), and my voting record and legislation carried in the Idaho State Senate 2005-2014.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I'm a native of the state I represent (Idaho) and my family has resided in that state for more than a hundred years. I have an extensive, diversified education and work history. And I have a public track record (votes and legislation) that confirm who I am, what I've done, and what I will do in the future). I stand by my record.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on convicted violent offenders, and restrictions on those within the U.S. illegally.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Pro-Life legislation (am currently doing so) 2. Pro-Second Amendment legislation (am currently doing so) 3. Pro-Border Security legislation and funding (am currently doing so)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes - unfortunately there are non-American interests that would like to impose their race preferences into our communities and legal system. There are also people within our nation that believe one particular race is superior over others. All such efforts, foreign and domestic, need to be opposed through our cultural, religious, and legal systems.
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