

Russ Fulcher
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Russ Fulcher
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
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
Idaho Farm Bureau, Friend of Farm Bureau
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
US Rep (ID-01), 2018-current
Idaho State Senate, 2005-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor of Idaho, 2014
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Family Research Council Action PAC
Campaign for Working Families
National Right To Life
Save America PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (28)
Alex Mooney (2022)
Andy Barr (2019)
Chip Roy (2020)
Cliff Bentz (2020)
Club for Growth (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (98)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022)
Adrian Smith (2018)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)
American Principles (2022)
American Revival PAC (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
American Association for Justice (2019)
American Nurses Association (2021)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
Idaho State Legislature Voting records from Vote Smart
This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports natural marriage.
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the very rare situations whereby life of the mother is at risk.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state (ie: government) must not infringe on religious freedom. I agree with the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. It also prohibits any laws that establish a national religion, or impede the free exercise of religion.
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.
B
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.
Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure American borders and ensure only American law is recognized within those borders. Also, provide military support (directly or indirectly) opposing anti-American terrorism in areas around the world that have proven to be incubators of such.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
ECONOMY
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
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Economic and individual prosperity is best served by tax policies that reward performance & investment, and are uniformly administered over a broad base. By allowing taxpayers to keep more of what they earn, incentives provide a natural drive toward economic growth, innovation, independence, and prosperity.
IMMIGRATION
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who follow the existing legal process to do so, and those that truly are suffering persecution (most commonly of a religious nature) in their homeland.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on convicted violent felony offenders and those within the U.S. illegally.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record and legislation that I sponsored in the US Congress (2019 - current), and the Idaho State Senate (2005-2014), are all a matter of public record.
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?
I'm a native of the state I represent (Idaho) and have a wonderful family with a history in the state that goes back more than one hundred years. I have an extensive life experience that includes dairy farming, international business in the technology industry, commercial real estate, being a state legislator, and as a US Congressman. I am also blessed with post-secondary education in business and technology. I believe this life experience and the desire to serve others - gives me much to offer.
VALUES
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an evangelical Christian and believe in the doctrine as written in the Holy Bible (which coincides with the language and intent of the US Constitution).
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Elections should be administered by State/Local governments on the same uniform day nationally. Qualified voters should be US citizens that can validate their identity. Acceptable voting methods should be in person at the polls or absentee by mail whereby the voter applicant requests a ballot.
EQUALITY
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?
Yes. There are cases where non-American interests would like to impose their race and legal systems within our communities. There are also segments of the American population that believe one race is superior to others. Then to make things even more complicated the so-called "woke" movement is utilizing tools such as "critical race theory" to advance racism masked as anti-racism. According to this movement, it's not enough to not be racist. One must be anti-racist. And anyone that is against anti-racism... is racist. This is very polarizing to society and it's tearing us apart. We must engage life (through our cultural, religious, and legal systems) under the premise that all are created equal.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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
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