Dale Sturdifen
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dale Sturdifen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Saint Leo University, St Leo, BA, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, 8
AFFILIATIONS
YMCA, Board Member/Coach, Department Game and Inland Fish
volunteer instructor, 4-H, volunteer instructor
VFW, lifetime member, NRA
lifetime member, Moose Lodge, member
Masonic Lodge, member, Virginia State Police Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Member, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When it effects the life of the mother, and or complies with Virginia's current law.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
No Answer
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Bring back factory jobs to the US.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should provide incentives to companies for doing business in the US. The government should reduce restrictions that hinder business growth. The focus of our government should be on our nation first to address our needs and then help other nations if we can under a balanced budget.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who 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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
There are two groups of people that we must provide for. These groups are the young and the old. We have to encourage the group in the middle to work and contribute to our economy so that through their own work and income they can help bring down the cost of healthcare. We have too many people in the middle group receiving services without contributing.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
I believe it was the wisdom of our founding fathers to put in place a checks and balance system so that we as a nation will always work for the people and all people will have representation and have rights that will not be infringed upon.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and we need to follow his teachings and let them guide us through our lives.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in service. Ive served our great country in the military during a time of war. Ive served the state of Virginia for 21 years defending and protecting our citizens from crime in all of its forms. Ive served as chairman on our school board that adopted the national motto "In God We Trust" as our motto. We are a christian nation that must hold on to our christian values and teachings which I have done throughout my life.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My life of service and understanding that elected officials should not be in office for themselves but in office to serve the people that elected them. I also understand that public office is not a career but a calling to serve and after you have served move out of the way and let the next generations step up to do their part.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
dalelsturdifen@gmail.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
We must move away form career politicians that have forgotten who they work for or have gotten too far removed from the people that they represent. We have to bring back and emphasize our christian faith and beliefs and make them a priority again in our nation and schools. We need leaders that will speak the truth and always put our nation and our people first. I am one of those leaders who wish to serve. God Bless Semper FI Dale
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
