Steve Carra
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Carra
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 59
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Economics, 2011
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Political Science, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Acton Institute, Research Assistant
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (6)
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC
College Republicans at Western Michigan University
Michigan Freedom Fund
Michigan Health Choice Alliance
*Michigan Manufacturers Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Cass County Tea Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Great Lakes Gun Rights (2020)
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?
Never except to save the life of the mother AND when the unborn baby can not live outside the womb on their own.
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?
Handouts for able bodied people and more importantly handouts for large and connected corporations who want special deals, favors, and an unfair advantage over small business.
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.
Neutral
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?
That the state should not infringe on the rights of churches. We need to protect the autonomy of churches, Christians and believers. I think Christian values and the Constitution should guide policy making.
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?
I would open the economy to market-based solutions for healthcare coverage.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Neutral
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?
People who pass a background check and are not going to come here to live off the system and get handouts from government, also known as, the taxes paid by working Americans.
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.
I am a believer on a journey to grow closer to our savior, Jesus Christ.
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.
I believe in free market economics and learned much of what I know from my experience as a research assistant at Acton Institute, a Christian-based free market think tank.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have degrees in economics and political science, was a research assistant at Acton Institute and have spent the past three years working for Michigan's most conservative state representative (according to MIRS News, Lansing's most trusted political news source), Steve Johnson.
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?
Let's Keep America Great!
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The second amendment restricts government from compromising the right to keep and bear arms when it clearly states, shall not be infringed. Following the constitution and entrusting law-abiding civilians to make good decisions will keep us safer should a threat arise in the community.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
The heartbeat bill to protect unborn babies with beating hearts, getting us inches away from our ultimate goal of protecting all life from the moment of conception. Further, it is meant to take down Roe v. Wade by making the compelling argument needed that the Supreme Court was wrong, it is not simply potential human life in the womb, it is human life and clearly more important to protect than "a woman's right to choose." Constitutional Carry, meaning that you don't have to pay a fee to put a coat on and conceal a weapon. End corporate welfare, any tax breaks should not simply be for privileged corporations with special interests and legislators who come with strings attached and owe them favors. Tax breaks should be even and fair across the board and benefit everyone.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes because liberals keep pitting groups of people against other people. We need to understand all humans are created equally and should have equal rights and protection.
