Stephen Colegio

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Stephen Colegio


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 28


Incumbent

No


Links


EDUCATION

Henry Ford College, Dearborn, Associate, 1987

Madonna University, Livonia, Bachelors, 2017

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Emmanual Baptist Church, Member, Solomon Key Masonic Lodge

Line Officer, Van Dyke Wrestling Club, Assistant Coach

Redskins Football Team, Flag Football Assistant Coach

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

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

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?

None


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?

Unknown at this time. The complete stats need to be examined thoroughly.


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.

No Answer

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 state is not allowed to pass any laws which would hinder the peaceful assembly of people in their individual places of worship. Likewise, the places or worship shall not hinder the government in the execution of their duties, which is to preserve the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of the citizens.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Agree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

It is already available to certain degrees. This needs to be expanded on. Your health care might be superior to mine due to your hard work and better decision making, but we should both have it.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Neutral


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.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

People who want to come here for the right reasons, which is to be a productive part of society.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

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


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Belief in conservative values

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Police Supervisor of a large Detroit suburban department for almost 10 years. I have experienced a multitude of diverse situations which helps me look at the whole picture of an issue and articulate the same.

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 anxious to hear from all sides of any issue.


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.

No Answer


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun ownership is not the problem to public safety.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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?

Buy Michigan, Hire Michigan, Train Michiganders

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, That is not the problem now.

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