Larry Walton
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Larry Walton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 59
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Centreville Public Schools, Centreville, MI, Diploma, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Farm Bureau, Board of Directors, St. Joe Co. CMH
Board of Directors, Chair, St. Joe Co. CTE, Advisory Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
St. Joseph County Board of Commisioners, 0.5
Centreville Public Schools Board of Education, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
MFB Friend of Agirculture
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Joe Hune (2012)
Rick Snyder (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed when the mother's life is in jeopardy.
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.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A budget must be reviewed item-by-item and Restricted Funds are fixed, leaving only 18% available to reduce to balance a budget. Federal funding needs to be preserved.
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.
Neutral
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 separation of church and state should mean that the government can not control how a church operates, but I understand that limited over-sight by the government may be necessary under extenuating circumstances.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support continuation of coverage through the current system for users that are unemployed or part-time employees. I support employer-supplied or subsidized coverage for full-time employees.
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.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Based on my agriculture-rich community, all individuals meeting the basic immigration standards including H2A and H2B should be allowed to immigrate and, if desired, follow a path to citizenship. It is a necessity to the vitality of the industry.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that every person was intended by God to exist and to establish a relationship with Him. That relationship is a journey unique to each individual where a person works through one's own salvation.
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.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My life's experience in farming and growing up in this community has uniquely prepared me to represent my district.
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 the home-grown candidate for my area. I have learned from a life on the farm to approach issues with common sense and look for the practical solution. Managing my farm has prepared me to think critically about financial considerations because I do not get to determine the price of my products. I feel that I can represent the concerns and issues that impact my community as no other candidate can.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Neutral
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?
I support the second amendment, that the right to keep and bear arms is essential to maintaining personal freedom. However, restrictions based on mental health conditions may be necessary to insure safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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?
First priority is to address restoration of business and economy after shut-down mandates. Second priority would be to address the impacts of mandated stay-at-home orders on the education systems and community mental health. Lastly, legislation must address the needed funding to update and maintain infrastructure.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In my rural district, racism is a limited threat to domestic security.
