
Monty Newman
Republican | New Mexico
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Monty Newman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
York College
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Taylor Street Church of Christ, Member Since 1978, New Mexico Republican Party
Chairman, New Mexico Junior College Board of Trustees, Chairman
Economic Development Corporation of Lea/Eddy Co., Chairman, National Association of REALTORS
Vice President, University of the Southwest, Board of Trustees
Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor of Hobbs, 04-08
City Commissioner, 02-04
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress, 2008
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Senator Ted Cruz
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Senator Ted Cruz
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
Heather Wilson
Janice Arnold-Jones
Jodey Arrington
John Sidney McCain
Lisa Murkowski
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
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 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.
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
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
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
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
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the life of the mother is at risk.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Continue to use military force when possible and necessary to destroy radical Islamist elements around the world to further protect the well being of our nation. It's also important that we enforce current immigration laws.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The thirst for power in mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian and my wife Vicki and I have been members of the Taylor Street Church of Christ in Hobbs, NM since 1978.
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.
I have outlined my policy stances on a range of important issues facing both New Mexico and our nation online at http://montynewman.com/issues/.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market principles -- like being able to sell insurance across state lines -- should guide our healthcare system, not socialist policies. Association healthcare plans should also be allowed for all Americans.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
When government gets out of the way of business, jobs are created. Free market principles create and foster economic growth. There should be less government, less taxation and dramatically less spending.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Lower taxes equals more jobs for Americans. Additionally, our tax code should be simplified.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
As Reagan once said -- the best social program is a job. When the economy is doing well, unemployment goes down.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
By working to help job creators and the private sector create jobs and opportunities.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The wealth of my knowledge has come from spending more than 30 years owning and operating a small business. Additionally, I served as President of the Realtors Association of New Mexico and was named Realtor of the Year in New Mexico. I also served as Vice President for Government Affairs for the National Association of REALTORS®, representing approximately 1.3 million members in 2005 and 2007. I served on the New Mexico Junior College Board of Trustees for 9 years including 7 years as Chairman. I was a city commissioner in Hobbs from 2002-2004. In 2004, I was elected Mayor of Hobbs – only the second elected mayor in the City’s recent history. I also served on the Board of Trustees for the University of the Southwest and was recognized as the Trustee of Free Enterprise from the University in 2016.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
monty@montynewman.com -- 575-491-3740
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
The three primary pillars of my life are: faith, family, and country –in that order. My best decision? Becoming a Christian and marrying my wife.
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