

Beverly Pingerelli
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Beverly Pingerelli
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, B.Sci., 1983
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Legislative District 21, Precinct committeewoman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Governing board member, 2014-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Arizona Free Enterprise Club
*Arizona Right to Life Action
Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
Debbie Lesko
OTHER (1)
Greater Phoenix Chamber
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Arizona Free Enterprise
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Debbie Lesko (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rick Gray (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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 to save a mother's life.
ECONOMY
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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce the government bureaucracy and create operational efficiencies in the state.
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 define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to practice freedom of religion, and the state should not interfere with that freedom.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare insurance should cover pre-existing conditions, and insurance companies should be allowed to better compete in order to drive healthcare costs down. Reform on lawsuits should also be a consideration.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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 believe immigration should be based on merit and need for the United States. Further, I believe immigrants should respect the Constitution of United States.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Record of public votes as a governing board member on the Peoria Unified School District.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Experience as a governing school board member and the primary caregiver of a disabled spouse.
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?
Growing up in the Detroit metropolitan area, I witnessed the loss of automotive jobs to foreign countries and its negative effects on my community. I would like to have our country significantly increase manufacturing of goods and therefore jobs in the United States.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe current gun laws are adequate to Protect Public Safety
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Arizona faces significant challenges including: • The Health and Economic well-being of Arizona residents • Our state budget, and • Improving academics and long-term educational opportunities for K-12 students and under employed adults. These would be my legislative priorities.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While there are isolated instances of racism in our country, I do not believe racism is a systemic problem in America.
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