
Maria Strickland
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Maria Strickland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Broward College, Davie, 1990
Dade College, Miami, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
Correctins Academy, Corrections Officer, 1990
Policy Academy, Police Officer, 2000
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, member, Wounded Worrier
member, St. Jude Charities, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
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?
When the mothers life is in danger. When the mother is a victim of incest. When the mother is a victim of rape.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the mothers life is in danger. When the mother is a victim of incest. When the mother is a victim of rape.
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would stop the government from using the Social Security reserve as accessible monies. The monies held in reserve are for the future Social Security recipients.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would stop the government from using the Social Security reserve as accessible monies. The monies held in reserve are for the future Social Security recipients.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government assistance should be reduced. Eliminate frivolous and outlandish grants. Also limit or eliminate the amount of money that is given to other countries
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government assistance should be reduced. Eliminate frivolous and outlandish grants. Also limit or eliminate the amount of money that is given to other countries
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Never, If a person takes out a student loan it is there responsibility to repay it.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Never, If a person takes out a student loan it is there responsibility to repay it.
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
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?
The separation of church and state is that, the government can not govern a church and a church can not dictate or rule a government.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The separation of church and state is that, the government can not govern a church and a church can not dictate or rule a government.
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
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Eliminating government interference and allowing insurance companies to compete in an open market promoting a demand or a more affordable and more accessible healthcare. Stop excessive price hiking of prescription drugs by pharmaceutical companies which increases the cost of healthcare.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Eliminating government interference and allowing insurance companies to compete in an open market promoting a demand or a more affordable and more accessible healthcare. Stop excessive price hiking of prescription drugs by pharmaceutical companies which increases the cost of healthcare.
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
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
People entering into the United States from other countries that are predominantly Islamic should be vetted and if found that they have any behavior or association with a radical Islamic terrorism group should not be allowed to enter into the United States. Our military should continue to protect this country and our interests.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
People entering into the United States from other countries that are predominantly Islamic should be vetted and if found that they have any behavior or association with a radical Islamic terrorism group should not be allowed to enter into the United States. Our military should continue to protect this country and our interests.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. under the laws that are in place, and with proper vetting.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. under the laws that are in place, and with proper vetting.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
Practicing Catholic.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Practicing Catholic.
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.
not at this time
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
not at this time
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?
I am a life long conservative republican, and I am true to my word. I am honest and trustworthy, and will strive to make a positive difference for a better tomorrow
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a life long conservative republican, and I am true to my word. I am honest and trustworthy, and will strive to make a positive difference for a better tomorrow
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
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those who have been convicted of a felony can not own a gun. Anyone who has been deemed mentally incompetent by a judge and is court ordered should not own a gun.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those who have been convicted of a felony can not own a gun. Anyone who has been deemed mentally incompetent by a judge and is court ordered should not own a gun.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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?
1. That Congress can no longer use Social Security Money for any reason. 2. To eliminate taxes from Veterans pensions, and secure VA healthcare at no cost to all Veterans. 3. To eliminate the Department of Education.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. That Congress can no longer use Social Security Money for any reason. 2. To eliminate taxes from Veterans pensions, and secure VA healthcare at no cost to all Veterans. 3. To eliminate the Department of Education.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe that racism is a threat to domestic security because it a situation that is being tackled every day, and people of all races are striving for understanding and equality.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe that racism is a threat to domestic security because it a situation that is being tackled every day, and people of all races are striving for understanding and equality.
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