Vince Leach

Republican | Arizona

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

Vince Leach


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 11


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Vince Leach websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

UW-Steven Point, WI, Stevens Point, BS, 1970

WORK & MILITARY

Army, E4, 1970-72

AFFILIATIONS

Brookfield Presbyterian Church, Elder, Deacon, SaddleBrooke Two Property Owners

Board Member, Pinal Co Excellence in Government, Charter Member

Catalina Foothills Church, Member, NRA

Member, AZ Farm Bureau, Member

Oro Valley, AZ Chamber, Member, Marana, AZ Chamber

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

AZ Representative, 2015-18

AZ Senate, 2018-preent

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

Arizona Free Enterprise Club

Arizona Republican Assembly

Arizona Right to Life Action

Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (3)

Arizona Farm Bureau

*Arizona Police Association

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

AZ Chamber of Commerce

AZ Free Enterprise Club

AZ Police Association

Center for AZ Policy

Nat. Federation of Independent Businesses

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Jeff Flake (2017)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2020)

Arizona Free Enterprise Club (2020)

Arizona Leadership Fund (2020)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

National Federation of Independent Business (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2017)

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?

Life of mother is a grave risk.


ECONOMY

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

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?

Entitlements!


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?

I believe in the letter of the law, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."


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?

Jobs, jobs, jobs. The free market/capitalism system provides income and profit. That income and profit will design programs that will fit individual needs.


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?

The USA is a nation of immigrants and that should not be changed. However, there are circumstances for deviations-no criminals, anarchists, and the like while on the other hand, those immigrants with skills needed in our country should be welcomed with the aforementioned restrictions.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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.

I am human and sinful. I am saved by the Grace of my Lord and Savior, 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.

Arizona Free Enterprise Club, American Conservitive Union

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

37 years of successful national and international business experience and 6 years of productive legislative experience, mostly in the areas of tazation and budgets.

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

Nope and don't plan on it!

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

It has been an honor to serve in the US Military and now the AZ State Senate. And it has been alos an honor to serve the people of the USA and now, the State of Arizona!


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?

There shall be no infringement of the 2nd Amendment. Period!


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?

Budget (Balanced) Lower taxation Reducing regulations

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

At the most extreme, yes. America has come through many situations like we are in know, only to survive and grow stronger. 2020 is no exception!

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