

Dan Woog
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Woog
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Arizona State, Tempe, BAS, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
Woog Realty, Owner, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Planning and Zoning Commission, Commissioner, Erie Economic Development Council
Member, Rotary, Member
Town of Erie, Trustee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Trustee, 7
State Representative HD 63, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado
Mary Bradfield
Andres Pico
OTHER (6)
*Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Fraternal Order of Police
*Colorado Association of Realtors
*NRA-ILA
Colorado Placement & Referral Alliance (CoPRA)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Colorado Placement and Referral Alliance
National Federation of Independent Business
Colorado State Fraternal Order of Police
Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Association of Professional Sureties
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Larry Liston (2022)
Republican Women's Organizations (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Larry Liston (2022)
Bob Beauprez (2020)
Coloradans for Western Values Leadership PAC (2020)
Eric Rinard (2020)
Terry Degroot (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Dan Woog's key votes from VoteSmart.
See Dan Woog's responses to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey
Received a rating of AQ from the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. The AQ rating is given to "[a] pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues."
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion is left up to the State of Colorado as ruled by the decision of the U.S. Supreme court.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Neutral
I need to have a greater understanding.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Neutral
If one is in severe pain with zero chance of recovery, I would consider discussion of this idea.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The government does not have authority under the 9th amendment of our U.S. Constitution to set wages for businesses. Employers should be able to negotiate an agreed upon wage with potential employees before they are hired so employees can choose.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, they are a strong ally with the U.S. and have been for a long time. Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian values and we should continue with these strong family values by supporting Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should use all means to secure the border. A wall and using the National Guard of nearby states if needed.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I do not chastise other types of unions.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes that communist ideals have slowly taken over this country and one of the worst things that has come from that is the destruction of the traditional family.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
My initial response is no. However, this is an interesting question and there are numerous ways to look at it.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil and Gas. I also believe nuclear needs to be looked at and that it is inevitable we will be relying on nuclear more in the future.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of our government is to keep citizens safe from enemies and criminals, domestic or foreign.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions. The 2nd amendment is clear.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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