

Selina Bliss
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Selina Bliss
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1984
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Master of Science in Nursing (MS), 1992
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, Doctorate in Nursing Education (PhD), 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Retired Nurse and Nursing Educator
AFFILIATIONS
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, District 1 Director
Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association, Board Member and Concealed Carry (CCW) Permit Certified Instructor
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, Member of the Back Country Unit
Yavapai County Republican Party, Precinct and State Committeeman
Republican Women of Prescott, Past Member of Bylaws Committee
Arizona Federation of Republican Women, Legislative Committee
National Federation of Republican Women, Member
Republican Liberty Caucus of Arizona, Member
Arizona Free Enterprise Club, Member
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) Network, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Arizona State House of Representatives LD-1, 2023 - 2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Arizona State House of Representatives, 2020
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; Gun Owners of America; Arizona Free Enterprise Club; Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action); National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona
OTHER (10)
Business - Industry PAC Action Fund (BIPAC Action Fund); *Humane Society Legislative Fund; Arizona Nurses Association PAC; *Greater Phoenix Chamber; Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
The Center for Arizona Policy Action; The National Rifle Association; The Arizona Police Association; The Arizona Troopers Association; The Arizona Free Enterprise Club
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Regina Cobb (2024); Andrew 'Andy' Tobin (2022); Steve Zipperman (2022); Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Turning Point Action Scorecard.
Arizona Republican Assembly (AzRA) scored Representative Bliss with an A.
Selina Bliss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Selina Bliss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.
Selina Bliss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only to save the life of the mother as we must push back a culture of death and protect the innocent and unborn. Life is sacred and should be treated as such.
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
Chemical abortion is extremely dangerous
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
Aid in dying laws are against the Nurses Code of Ethics which I follow as a professional nurse
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There are no circumstances under which the government should be allowed to close churches. To do so is a violation of the US Constitution.
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?
The United States' relationship with Israel is critical because not only is Israel a land of faith, it is the right of self-determination to protect one’s own country. We also need to stand with Israel against hostile countries.
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 – Since the 1930s, the federal government has grown the administrative state by which citizens have become dependent on certain services. One example is the healthcare programs Medicaid and Medicare which at this point would be difficult to make unavailable at this time.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Healthcare decisions are a personal and private choice. There are no circumstances a government, school, or employer should have to require vaccinations.
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?
Minimum wages that are too high for the economy depress free market enterprise and spending. I believe in keeping minimum wages down to keep costs down and thereby allow businesses and their employees to thrive.
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
Secure the border using physical borders, manpower, and technology. Prosecute criminals who violate our laws and increase the number of law enforcement officers who work covertly and overtly to fight terrorism.
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
I believe in the Parent Bill of Rights and that parents know what the best fit for their child is when it comes to their education. It is important to support school choice so we set students up for success.
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?
Any restrictions on gun ownership are a violation of our 2nd Amendment Rights.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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 general purpose of the government is to protect and defend it’s citizens and provide for freedom.
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?
Very 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
In the bible, marriage is between a man and a woman. The 10th Amendment, regarding state rights, allows the states to decide the definition of marriage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic and believe the Constitution is divinely inspired.
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?
Racism is a threat to domestic security because of the potential for civil unrest and violence. Racism also leads to further distrust in our government as it picks winners and losers.
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
While coal power has been a reliable source of energy for electricity, I am hearing nuclear has a lot of potential as well.
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