Rod Bockenfeld

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rod Bockenfeld


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 56


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Rod Bockenfeld websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Quincy Catholic Boys HS, Quincy, IL, Diploma, 1974

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, BS, 1978

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, Diploma, 1991

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Arapahoe County Government, Chairman of the Board, Denver Regional Council of Governments

Chairman of the Board, National Association of County Officials, Chairman Finance & Inter-Governmental Affairs

National Performance Management Commission, Representing National Association of Counties

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Commissioner, 2004 - 2016

State Representative, 2019 - 2020

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

29%


2019

17%


2019

15%, 15% (cum.)†


2019

15%, 15% (cum.)†


2019

0%, 0% (cum.)†


2020

0%



2019

|

15%, 15% (cum.)†


2019

|

15%, 15% (cum.)†


2019

|

0%, 0% (cum.)†


ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (3)

Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Colorado Medical Society PAC

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

Bob Beauprez (2017)

Cindy Acree (2008)

David Balmer (2006)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

Mike Coffman (2007)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

NOCO Leadership PAC (2019)

PerryPAC (2019)

Torchbearer PAC (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Black Jack PAC (2012)

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (2019)

WilsonPAC (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?

I believe in the sanctity of life.


ECONOMY

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

Neutral

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?

It depends upon what is established as the highest budgetary needs during the period of time in question. In order to meet those needs, all areas should be up for consideration for a reduction.


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.

Neutral

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 United States Constitution grants us freedom of religion and not freedom from religion.


HEALTHCARE

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

Agree

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

Adequacy is determined by the consumer. Affordability should be means tested and supported by medicaid. Accessibility should be provided only to legalized citizens except in cases of emergency, humanitarian need.


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?

People who go through our formal immigration 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.

Agree

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

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian beliefs, redemption should always be afforded to someone who has made a mistake, and no one should ever be discriminated against.


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.

Web Page: www.Bockenfeld.com; Voting Record maintained on the Colorado General Assembly Website.

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

Life's lessons and professional experience in government,finance, criminal justice and small business.

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?

I am a fiscally responsible proven leader who plans for our future. I am a grandparent of five grandchildren and one on the way. I deeply care about the future of these next generations.


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.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

Keep guns out of the hands of criminals without tying the hands of honest,law abiding citizens.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Neutral

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?

Issues involving improved transportation infrastructure, protection of the agriculture industry and preparing Colorado for an aging population.

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

Yes, because there is a perception that our law enforcement processes and judiciary proceedings have systemic racism. Perceptions become reality if true or untrue. Therefore this issue must be addressed with all interested parties and stakeholders including law enforcement at the table.

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