Heather Cerone
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Heather Cerone
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 104
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, B/A, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Constitution Celebration, Organizer, Area Agency on Aging
Board of Directors, Home School Legal Defense Assoc., member
Michigan GOP, Delegate, 1st Congressional District Executive Board
Finance Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
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)
*Right to Life of Michigan
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Diane Schindelback/MI Trump Republicans/West Mich
Bernadette Smith Faith and Freedom Coalition/MI
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Bill Schuette (2017)
Donald Trump (2016)
Michigan Conservative Coalition (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
I am not for abortion but if it were life or death circumstances for the mother and no other way.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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?
I would stop sending money to other countries, specially countries that are not our allies, we need to take care of our country first. I would stop sending money to various organizations such as: World organizations ex: the WHO, Planned Parenthood, etc. I would reduce or eliminate some of the government agencies that put more regulations on the American people that are not necessary. I would scrutinize then cut government spending on needless programs.
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.
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of Church and State means that you keep Government out of the Church. We have the right to assemble and worship peacefully and it is protected under the 1st Amendment. Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian values which helped form our United States Constitution.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
First of all everyone in the United States has access to healthcare. My recent experience with my Mother's battle with breast cancer I was able to get a clear understanding of how our current healthcare system is working. Through that experience I saw how the government is in control of healthcare which makes it not necessarily adequate or affordable for all. That being said, I see that if we open up our healthcare system by reducing some of the regulations and open up a free market by having competition across state lines that would drive costs down. Having an open market would also make it so more healthcare businesses could operate which would increase the accessibility for all. Opening up the market across state lines would include insurance companies as well so individuals and families can get what is affordable to them.
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.
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?
People that seek to come to the United States legally under our immigration laws should be allowed to immigrate here.
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 Christian and I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I seek God first above all else.
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.
Before I learned about our true American History, values and foundation of our great country, I was liberal and believed the lies about economic and social issues, including foreign policies and immigration matters. Then 13 years ago when I had my beautiful daughter, and went through a life changing event, I woke up and started to study the US Constitution and learned about our true foundation of the United States of America. I became a hard core Constitutional Conservative. I co-founded the Constitution Celebration event with my Mother (who was the brains behind the event). I have organized many grassroots events, marches, and action taking items for voters, taxpayers, standing up for their God given rights protected by the Constitution. I believe in limited government and less burdensome taxes for taxpayers.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My college degree in Organizational Communication as well as my life experiences such as: working in the private sector as a Pharmaceutical Representative, and working for a grassroots organization gave me great experience and knowledge. Examples: I organized many phone banking and door knocking events to educate voters/citizens on Constitutional/unconstitutional issues, overall policies that may or may not be beneficial to our life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Self leadership activities such as: Creating and coordinating local community events - the Constitution Celebration, creating a Ballot committee to educate voters on an unwanted millage tax increase on their property taxes, organizing a Safe City March to oppose our city becoming a sanctuary city. organizing a "Walk for Liberty" to open up our state of Michigan for business during the covid crisis and the excessive shut down orders from our MI Governor. These experiences prove I am leader and qualify me to lead in Lansin
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'm a hardworking mother, American Citizen. I love my state of Michigan and my country. I'm stepping up to serve because it is time for us to elect everyday US Citizens that love our state/country that will work hard to follow the US Constitution/MI Constitution and not bring burdensome regulations that hurt individuals, families, businesses and way of life. I am a fresh voice and new face going to Lansing to serve you.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am pro 2nd Amendment. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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?
I am passionate about health, safety, transparency and lowering taxes. I don't necessarily think adding more legislation is the solution. I will have to take a look at certain issues, see what will be best for my constituents and go from there.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to domestic security in the United States because it divides people into different categories focusing on their differences thus making people think they are victims, which in turn creates anger leading to violence which can have fatal consequences. Division and violence lead to an unstable Union which will destroy our country.
