Venden "Vince" Leach
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Venden "Vince" Leach
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
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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, Member
Oro Valley American Legion Post 132, Member
Vail, AZ Chamber, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
AZ Representative, 2015-18
AZ Senate, 2018-23
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; Freedom Club PAC
OTHER (5)
*Greater Phoenix Chamber; Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Arizona Police Association; Arizona State Troopers Association; Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Republican Women's Organizations (2024); Matt Gress (2022); Anthony Kern (2020); Kate Brophy McGee (2020); Shawnna Bolick (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2024); Great Leaders Strong Schools (2024); Regina Cobb (2024); Arizona Leadership Fund (2022); Arizona Women of Action (2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, and Lefe of Mother. I also support the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; a human life constitutional amendment; a ban on abortion at 20 weeks, when unborn babies can feel pain; a ban on abortion based on sex or disability; a ban on dismemberment abortion.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Having a strong and important relationship with Israel is crucial for the United States for a variety of reasons. Israel is a key ally in the Middle East and provides valuable intelligence and support in the region. Additionally, Israel is a strong democracy and shares many values with the United States, making it a natural partner in promoting peace and security in the region.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C. However, Medicare and Medicaid need serious reviews to bring costs down.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government has lost the trust of the American public. Until the Government and Drug Manufactures gain the trust back, none.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wages should be market driven. Forcing a minimum wage level causes untold numbers of unintended consequences.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
No borders, no country!
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a 2nd Amendment supporter.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
WIth necessary background checks and firearms training.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of a government is to protect its people and keep society safe. The government's role also includes keeping society organized. A government must be able to maintain order and stability. If a government fails to do this, a society will fall into chaos and its people will suffer.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Protestant.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. I hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A & C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power.
