Selina Bliss

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Selina Bliss


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Selina Bliss websites
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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*

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