

Vince Leach
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Vince Leach
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 11
Incumbent
Yes
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
2019-20
100%
2017-18
100%
2019
92%, 91% (cum.)†
2019-20
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2019
|92%, 91% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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