

Joseph Chaplik
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joseph Chaplik
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, BA, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
United States Marshals Service, District of AZ Posse Member, MCSO Memorial Fund for Fallen Officers
Member, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Past Board Member
Archway Classical Academy, Past President - Parents Board, McDowell Mountain Ranch 100 Hills HOA
Board Member, St. Patrick Church, Parishioner
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Arizona Right to Life Action
*Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (3)
*Arizona Fraternal Order of Police
*Arizona Police Association
*Greater Phoenix Chamber
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Mark Victor Hansen - World Prominent Author
Dennis Brown - Town Council Fountain Hills
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Donald Trump (2019)
Michelle Ugenti (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
Steve Scalise (2018)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Young Leadership Coalition (2020)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Only in the extreme instance of protecting the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in the extreme instance of protecting the life of the mother.
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 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.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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
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?
Separation of Church and State as our Founders intended it to be was to protect the Church from Government intrusion not the other way around.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of Church and State as our Founders intended it to be was to protect the Church from Government intrusion not the other way around.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
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?
I would create competition for an open market across state lines with insurance carriers.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would create competition for an open market across state lines with insurance carriers.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
Our Arizona budget is balanced.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our Arizona budget is balanced.
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
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
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?
I support LEGAL immigration.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support LEGAL immigration.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
In Arizona we are a proud pro 2nd Amendment state and I support the current laws.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
In Arizona we are a proud pro 2nd Amendment state and I support the current laws.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
Preventing Election Fraud Protecting Educational Freedom Promoting a strong economy and lower taxes.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Preventing Election Fraud Protecting Educational Freedom Promoting a strong economy and lower taxes.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
www.josephchaplik.com
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
www.josephchaplik.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Local Leadership and Service: -25 years of Executive Leadership Business Experience with highest achievement levels and accountability. -Fortune 500 Management Training. -Instrumental in saving the McDowell Gateway Preserve from city development know as Prop 420 in 2018. -President of the Parents’ Board for his children’s school. -Secretary for his Homeowner’s Association Board. -Den Master in Cub Scouts. -Coach for Cal Ripken Little league and Primetime youth flag football teams. National Level Leadership: -Former board member with the Ronald McDonald House Charities -US Marshals Posse member supporting the fallen officers, and upholding community awareness through Shop with a Cop and local parades including Parada Del Sol. -Member of Maricopa County Sheriffs Memorial Fund, supporting all fallen officers in the state of Arizona. -Supporter of Shriners Children Hospitals, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Childhelp, Honor Health, and the United Services Organization.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Local Leadership and Service: -25 years of Executive Leadership Business Experience with highest achievement levels and accountability. -Fortune 500 Management Training. -Instrumental in saving the McDowell Gateway Preserve from city development know as Prop 420 in 2018. -President of the Parents’ Board for his children’s school. -Secretary for his Homeowner’s Association Board. -Den Master in Cub Scouts. -Coach for Cal Ripken Little league and Primetime youth flag football teams. National Level Leadership: -Former board member with the Ronald McDonald House Charities -US Marshals Posse member supporting the fallen officers, and upholding community awareness through Shop with a Cop and local parades including Parada Del Sol. -Member of Maricopa County Sheriffs Memorial Fund, supporting all fallen officers in the state of Arizona. -Supporter of Shriners Children Hospitals, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Childhelp, Honor Health, and the United Services Organization.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Joseph Chaplik wants to keep taxes low and the economy strong, limit government, and stop illegal immigration to keep Arizona a prosperous place to live. He supports educational freedom and open enrollment with parents deciding on what's best for their child. He had a successful business career in telecommunications and now leads a commercial real estate company across three states. His company has received several awards including the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company, Corporate Philanthropy Annual Award, and Business Ethics Finalist Award. He was instrumental in the effort to protect Scottsdale’s Gateway Preserve from city development of the DDC in 2018. He supports many charitable organizations and has been involved in the US Marshals Posse and the Sheriff’s Office Memorial Fund raising money for families of fallen officers. Joseph is a resident of Scottsdale and married with two sons. It’s time for a change with a conservative businessman with common sense to lead us.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Joseph Chaplik wants to keep taxes low and the economy strong, limit government, and stop illegal immigration to keep Arizona a prosperous place to live. He supports educational freedom and open enrollment with parents deciding on what's best for their child. He had a successful business career in telecommunications and now leads a commercial real estate company across three states. His company has received several awards including the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company, Corporate Philanthropy Annual Award, and Business Ethics Finalist Award. He was instrumental in the effort to protect Scottsdale’s Gateway Preserve from city development of the DDC in 2018. He supports many charitable organizations and has been involved in the US Marshals Posse and the Sheriff’s Office Memorial Fund raising money for families of fallen officers. Joseph is a resident of Scottsdale and married with two sons. It’s time for a change with a conservative businessman with common sense to lead us.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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 a practicing Roman Catholic.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Roman Catholic.
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