Allen Balog
Republican | Michigan
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
Allen Balog
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 59
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
olympic college, Bremerton, assoc, 77
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, Quartermaster 3rd class, 73-77
Insurance Agent, owner, 1980-present
AFFILIATIONS
Osthemo Rotary, President, Southwest Michigan Health Underwriters
President, County Commissioner, Chairman
City of Three Rivers, Mayor, Presbyterian
Decon, Health Dept Board, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
St Joseph County Commisioner, 10
City of Three Rivers, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
n/a
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Rick Shaffer
*Right to Life of Michigan
OTHER (3)
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC
Bruce Caswell
*Police Officers Association of Michigan
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
former Senator Bruce Caswell
former 59th District State Rep Rick Shaffer
Sheriff Brad Balk
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Southwest Michigan First (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
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
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?
I would like to answer this question after I am in office as State Representative and have had the opportunity to thoroughly review the budget instead of just speculating. I'm not going there with an agenda to change things I am going there with an open mind and to do my very best to represent not only the citizens of my District but all citizens of the great State of Michigan.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to answer this question after I am in office as State Representative and have had the opportunity to thoroughly review the budget instead of just speculating. I'm not going there with an agenda to change things I am going there with an open mind and to do my very best to represent not only the citizens of my District but all citizens of the great State of Michigan.
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 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
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
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
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?
It allows people the freedom of choice in how they practice their religious beliefs. I would not want to live under a mandated state religion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It allows people the freedom of choice in how they practice their religious beliefs. I would not want to live under a mandated state religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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?
By controlling the cost of drugs and medical procedures. I am opposed to a single payor government run healthcare. The importance of Preventive medicine is very important. Education is key to helping with healthcare cost.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
By controlling the cost of drugs and medical procedures. I am opposed to a single payor government run healthcare. The importance of Preventive medicine is very important. Education is key to helping with healthcare cost.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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
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
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?
All immigrates have to be properly vetted to insure our safety and democracy in the United States.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All immigrates have to be properly vetted to insure our safety and democracy in the United States.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Agree
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.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus died for our salvation and that he is the only way for us to be saved and go to Heaven. We are saved by the blood of Christ and God's mercy.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus died for our salvation and that he is the only way for us to be saved and go to Heaven. We are saved by the blood of Christ and God's mercy.
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
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.
I have a 14 year voting record that I stand behind and proud of. I believe in fiscal responsibility and less government in our lives. I am pro 2nd amendment and that is not up for debate as well as pro life. Anything else I am willing to listen to others. I 100% support our Military.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have a 14 year voting record that I stand behind and proud of. I believe in fiscal responsibility and less government in our lives. I am pro 2nd amendment and that is not up for debate as well as pro life. Anything else I am willing to listen to others. I 100% support our Military.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My military service to our country and being able to say that I am a veteran shows my commitment and love for our great country. I have held public office for fourteen years with pride and dignity. I have never waivered from my religious beliefs and have always put our country and our citizens first. Being a small business owner has shown me that it is the small businesses that create jobs not government.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My military service to our country and being able to say that I am a veteran shows my commitment and love for our great country. I have held public office for fourteen years with pride and dignity. I have never waivered from my religious beliefs and have always put our country and our citizens first. Being a small business owner has shown me that it is the small businesses that create jobs not government.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
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?
It would be an Honor and a Privilege to represent you and be your voice in Lansing. It will be a responsibility that I will never take for granted.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
It would be an Honor and a Privilege to represent you and be your voice in Lansing. It will be a responsibility that I will never take for granted.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I can't think of any further restrictions beyond what we already have. I do not support the so called red flag laws. I believe that our gun violence problem is lack of strict sentencing for violent crimes and our mental health policies are inadequate.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I can't think of any further restrictions beyond what we already have. I do not support the so called red flag laws. I believe that our gun violence problem is lack of strict sentencing for violent crimes and our mental health policies are inadequate.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
1. Fiscal responsibility and accountability. 2. To make Michigan more business friendly that will help create jobs. Without jobs we will always lag behind other states. 3. How we as a state address mental health issues.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Fiscal responsibility and accountability. 2. To make Michigan more business friendly that will help create jobs. Without jobs we will always lag behind other states. 3. How we as a state address mental health issues.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism and division in our country is and has been politically abused in our country. I believe that every American are equal regardless of their race. The American dream is important to our existence.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism and division in our country is and has been politically abused in our country. I believe that every American are equal regardless of their race. The American dream is important to our existence.
