Eric Lucero

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Eric Lucero


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 30B


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Eric Lucero websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

U of M Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MBA

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, BAS

Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, BS

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 6

City Council, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC

*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC

Republican Party of Minnesota

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

MCCL

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Freedom Club (2019)


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

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only in the extremely rare circumstance the life or health of the mother is threatened.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Nearly all government spending.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government must stay out the affairs of the church.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Free-Market healthcare. Empowering individuals to decide the level of protection that best fits their individual needs, similar to how individuals choose their auto and homeowners insurance coverages.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Any who follow the legal process.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

1.) All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. 2.) God became flesh and tabernacled among us in the person of Jesus Christ. 3.) Jesus Christ died on the Cross, was buried, and on the third day rose again conquering sin and death. 4.) The exclusive path to salvation and eternity with our Creator is through the shed Blood of Jesus Christ.


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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

My voting record for the last six years I've been State Representative and years worth of social media commentary.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement (Metropolitan State University), a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Forensics(Metropolitan State University), MBA (Carlson School of Management), and I've been serving in office as State Representative for the previous six years.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

It would be my humble honor to be re-elected to a fourth term allowing me to continue fighting for truth and the values and priorities of our great community!


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The 2nd Amendment states "the right of the People shall not be infringed."


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Pro-life protections, 2nd Amendment liberty protections, data privacy protections, tax cuts.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Those engaging in identity politics and attempting to use race as a mechanism to divide is an incredible threat to domestic security. A nation divided against itself cannot stand.

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