Mike Lynch
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Lynch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 65
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, MPA, 1997
U.S. Military Academy -West Point, West Point, BS, 1993
New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, AA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, CPT, 11
AFFILIATIONS
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Board Member, Project Smile
Board Member, NOCO Veterans Plaza, Board Member
Leadership Program of the Rockies, Member, National Western Stock Show Association
Member, Round Up Riders of the Rockies, Member
Loveland Downtown Group for revitalization, Member, Larimer County Rural Land Use Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
92%
2021
84%, 84% (cum.)†
2021
62%
2022
54%, 58% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|92%
2021
|84%, 84% (cum.)†
2021
|62%
2022
|54%, 58% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2022
29%, 36% (cum.)†
2022
67%, 33% (cum.)†
2021
21%
2021
14%
2022
|29%, 36% (cum.)†
2022
|67%, 33% (cum.)†
2021
|21%
2021
|14%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado
*Stand For Health Freedom
*Colorado Conservative Patriot Alliance
OTHER (3)
Colorado Medical Society PAC (COMPAC)
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Young Republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
See Mike Lynch's responses to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey
Mike Lynch's key votes from VoteSmart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
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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.
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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.
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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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?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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