Laurel Imer

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Laurel Imer


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 7


Incumbent

No


Links

Laurel Imer websites Laurel Imer emailFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Candidate did not provide

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

A Cup of Faith, Manager, VFW Post 4171

Ladies Auxiliary Senior VP, The Mission of Hope and Mercy, volunteer

Colorado Christian Montessori, teachers aide, Trillion Tree Corps

volunteer, America First Republicans, board member

Donald J Trump for President, 2016 County Chair, 2016 Elector, 2020 RNC delegate, The Heller Foundation

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Colorado House District 24, 2020

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (5)

Dave Williams

Dr. John Eastman

Joe Arpaio

Shane Sandridge

Tom Tancredo

OTHER (1)

Veterans For America First

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Dr. Kelli Ward , AZ GOP Chairwoman

Former Congressman Tom Tancredo

Sheriff joe Arpaio, AZ

Singer/Songwriter Joy Villa

Dr. John C Eastman

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Bill Patterson (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)

Scott Dacey (2022)

WinRed (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

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."

Signed term limits pledge. 

Completed Ballotpedia candidate questionnaire

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The only exception - With at least 2 medical providers diagnoses - to save the life of the mother


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?

Reduce the corporate tax rate.


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?

Churches should have the right to speak the truth without fear of the government,


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

No circumstance. I support health freedom

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.

C


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 - if the imminent danger is on American soil or an American territory.

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.

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?

Close the border. Enforce immigration law. Vette immigrants


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?

No one should be allowed to come here illegally. We must stop promoting acceptance of anchor babies. ALL immigrants should be thoroughly vetted . They must become American citizens and be productive within our society.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

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 conservative Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Must require US Citizenship to vote in any and all elections. Make it a national holiday. Make ballot harvesting and trafficking illegal. No more electronic voting machines. No vote by mail unless military or other specific issue.


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?

NO. Systemic racism is propaganda.


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?

Very Conservative

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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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?

Did not answer


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 shall not be infringed.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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