
Mick Rich
Republican | New Mexico
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mick Rich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oregon State University, Corvallis, B.S., 1977
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
New Mexico Labor and Industrial Commission, Commissioner, Albuquerque Economic Development
Board Member, Albuquerque Vocational High School, Board Member
Associated Builders & Contractors, Board Member, Catholic Charities
Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Abortion Free New Mexico
National Right To Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Right to Life Committee
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Association of Builders and Contractors
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Associated Builders and Contractors
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.
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.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
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.
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.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
When the life of the mother is endangered by giving birth.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Military support to peaceful Mideast regimes; financial aid to educate children with Democratic ideals.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The will for power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Catholic 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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
MickRichforSenate.com
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Bring back a private medical insurance system that is free to compete nationally.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
In most circumstances, none.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Despite the tremendous improvements made by the GOP Tax Cuts & Jobs Act passed in Dec. 2017, our tax code is still too complex and allows too much cheating.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reduce government regulations on employers.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Gradually increase the age at which retirement benefits begin for people still under age 50.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have created hundreds of jobs and helped to build communities throughout New Mexico, woking shoulder to shoulder with other hard-working taxpayers.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@mickrichforsenate.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No
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