
Stephen Colegio
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephen Colegio
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
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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