
Erick Aguilar
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Erick Aguilar
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Doctor of Management (DM), 2009
University of Nebraska, Nebraska, NE, Master of Arts (MA) in History, 2015
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL, Master of Arts in Business Administration (MBA), 2006
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Information Systems, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Apex Technical School, Automotive Technician, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary International, Member, VFW
Member, American Legion, Member
Micah's Backpack, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER (1)
Veterans For America First
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Ryan Zinke
SEAL PAC
Veterans for America First
Disabled Veterans PAC
Stand for Health Freedom
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ron Desantis (2022)
WinRed (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Steve Chess (2022)
Supporting Electing American Leaders (2022)
WinRed (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Provide tax cuts to small business owners.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
They should work separately, but cooperatively towards a common goal.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
no circumstances
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
we should tamp it out whenever and wherever possible when it shows its ugly head around the globe.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
those seeking a better life (American Dream) from anywhere in the world that go through the proper channels and come here legally. I came to the US from Honduras at the age of 7 with my family in pursuit of a better life and outcome and we came through the right way. Others should as well.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a strong man of faith with deeply rooted Judeo Christian values. My wife and I raise our 6 children under these beliefs and values as well.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
a valid ID to vote, encourage and incentivize in-person voting, a deep cleaning of the voter rolls, no mail in ballots- strictly absentee.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think racism is fueled by politicians and the news media, which then create byproduct groups that have created violence. I do believe that it can become a threat to our domestic security if violence persists. As someone that grew up in rough minority communities, the majority of people do not seek violence or create hatred, it is just a handful that does create violence with no intention to help the community. At the end of the day, people want peace, they do not want to hate each other, but there are those that create this animosity because it keeps them in business. Again, the biggest enablers of this Mandela effect are politicians and news media.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
ABOUT YOU
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://fernandinaobserver.com/2022/04/26/navy-vet-erick-aguilar-announces-campaign-for-newly-drawn-cd-4/ https://floridianpress.com/2022/05/erick-aguilar-endorsed-by-veterans-for-america-first/ https://floridianpress.com/2022/05/erick-aguilar-promises-to-fight-for-parents-in-us-congress-2/ https://floridianpress.com/2022/06/erick-aguilar-endorsed-by-disabled-veterans-pac/
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Erick Aguilar (REP) – Erick is endorsed by former Interior Secretary, Ryan Zinke, under President Trump, SEAL PAC, Veterans for America First, Disabled Veterans PAC, Stand for Health Freedom, and Florida Republican Assembly. Erick is for Securing our borders, Strengthening Election Integrity, Protect our God Given Rights, Defend Parental Rights, Support Small Business Owners and Economy, Implement Term Limits, Protect 2nd Amendment! He was born in Honduras, raised in Brooklyn, NY, enlisted in the Navy and has resided in Jacksonville since 2000 after being stationed at NS Mayport. Erick is married with six children (two sons and four daughters). He earned five degrees in Business, Leadership, IT, and History. He served in the U.S. Navy; Retired as a Navy Chief in 2016 after 20 years of honorable and dedicated service. He has been teaching as a Professor in Business, History, and IT for 16 years, Small Business Consultant, and Stock Trader. Ran for CD4 in 2020 and is running again in the 2022 newly drawn open seat Primary. Erick is for securing our borders and finishing the wall! Strengthening election integrity, TRUMP WON! He is for disbanding J6 and starting N3 to investigate the 2020 Stolen Election, and investigate other deep state bureaucracies, and hold them all accountable. He is for protecting Constitutional rights and preserving our American values. He believes in keeping taxes as low as possible, unleashing the power of the free market, and making sure that the Leftist Mob is never able to take our guns away. He believes in term limits and on day one, will vote to impeach Biden and Harris. Erick is READY to take back the House, Fire Pelosi, be a Public Servant, and Save America!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The right to bear arms is a constitutional right and it shall not be infringed.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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