Lucia Marina Vogel
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lucia Marina Vogel
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 41
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
College, Honduras
Sure Foundation Theological Institute, Florida, Associate, 2011
Sure Foundation Theological Foundation, Florida, Bachelor, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Jesus Solid Rock of Salvation Ministries, Pastor and Board Member, Rochester Federal Prison
Volunteer Preacher, Tree of Life Church, Volunteer Preacher, etc.
Sure Foundation Theological Institute, Associate of Christian Studies, Sure Foundation Theological Institute
Bachelor in Church Ministry, Wilshire Park Elementary School, Teacher Aide
Other various churches, Women's Group Leader, Other various churches
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2019
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Republican Party of Minnesota
Women LEAD MN PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
GOP
Minnesota Senate Victory Fund
Women Lead
OTHER INFORMATION
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
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?
Incest, rape but the female needs to have reported to the police the incident.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
One way to cut spending would be to simply stop tearing up intersections at this time to make roundabouts that are not essential, as well as many other non-essential expenses the government spends money on.
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.
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government shall not establish any religion, nor shall it endorse any certain religion, nor shall it try to control any religion. However, this does not prevent government and churches working together at times for the betterment of the people of this country, nor does it prevent a person that is even a minister from serving in office, as the United States has had even a minister serve as the President.
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?
Make insurance available for interstate competition to lower premiums. Allow everyone to be able to have Health Savings Accounts. Support the Republican Party written standards that have been written and proposed by the experts on these issues.
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 agree with the current laws, who should be allowed to immigrate, how many from a country should be allowed, and what reasons our government permits people to immigrate to the 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. Licensed minister in Minnesota.
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
League of Women Voters in conjunction with local Cable TV station forums that were held in New Brighton and also in Fridley that were broadcast and also video recordings are available on the internet.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience in helping people goes way back to the time I was in college and going to prisons and teaching inmates to read and write. I have been a business women so I have experienced what small businesses go through with the building inspectors, the Health Department, taxes, and other parts of the government. I have spoken to inmates at the Rochester Federal prison. I have spoken with homeless people. Etc.
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 grew up in a poor family so I experienced what it is to not have enough food to eat myself. I have been to many countries on mission trips in the past so I have experienced how hard it is for many people just to have enough food to eat in the world. I have participated in bringing food and gifts to the needy here in Minnesota in the past and I have seen how people can still live in dire need even here. I have helped various people during my lifetime, now I wish to try to help people by serving in the Senate.
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
People that have criminal records should not be allowed to own guns. People that are mentally unstable should not be allowed to own guns.
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?
Business support for the rebuilding and/or attracting new businesses to Minnesota, Job incentives for businesses to hire more people. Education reforms.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
When people fight because of racism it hurts everyone living in this country and there is no longer domestic security.
