
Allen R. Waters
Republican | Rhode Island
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Allen R. Waters
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, B.S., 1985
Classical High School, Providence, H.S, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Board Member, Providence Country Day School
Board Member, RI Coalition for Minority Investment, Board Member
Langston Hughes Center, Board Member, National Rifle Association
Member, National African American Gun Association, Member
Americans For A Safe Israel, Contributor, Mashpee Library Trustee
Board Member, Scandiavian Communities, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate (MA), 2018
State Senate Cape & Islands, 2014
U.S. Senate (RI), 2020
House of Representatives RI CD1, 2022
House of Representatives RI CD1, 2023
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Timothy Mellon (2024)
David Rosa (2022)
Other Pro Life Organizations (2022)
WinRed (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Allen Waters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund gave this candidate a rating of AQ, which describes “[a] pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues."
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In any state in which elective abortion is legal since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Rowe v. Wade in 2022
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
As the Constitutional right to an abortion no longer exists, the federal government should not provide federal funds to abortion providers. The federal government should play a role in educating Americans about when life begins and the responsibility we all have not to create life that is not wanted.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
As a country built on Judeo-Christian principles, America should remain a secular nation not promoting a religion, but the God of Father Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad should guide our minds and our hearts to live and lead righteously.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
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.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I coined the term, "China Equity," meaning Chinese nationals in America, should have no more rights and privileges than Americans have in China. It should be, "Even Steven."
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our strongest ally in the region, sharing our values, and strategically, is also one of the easternmost spears of the West.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The United States Armed Forces have been promoting the Marxist ideology of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as well as the decadence of the LBGTQ agenda of attempting to normalize what is sexually abberant behavior.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If there is scientific proof that vaccinations will stop the spread of disease, unlike "COVID-19 vaccines do not stop someone from getting the virus, but it helps protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and death." (Medical News Today)
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I signed the Americans for Tax Reform (www.atr.org) pledge not to raise taxes. I will support President Trump in reducing income tax as long as we cut federal expenses. I support the Fair Tax Act (HR 25): Replace federal income tax and close the IRS.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
It is immoral to shift the debt burden of student loans from the borrower to the taxpayer. In the future, we should get the federal government out of student lending because it is inflationary adding to the rising costs of a college education. Defaulted student loan borrowers should have a bankruptcy option.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Illegal aliens who have applied legally and are properly vetted for entrance into our nation.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of felons and the mentally ill.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The primary role of government is to protect the American people from foreign and domestic threats, keep the peace through law enforcement and justice, help facilitate orderly and free markets, and regulate for public safety. I support Limited Government.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised as a child in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion), I consider myself a Methodist.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil Fuel.s, Hydro and Nuclear.
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