
Kathy Twardy
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kathy Twardy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 107
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Sault Area High School, Sault Ste Marie, Yes, 1987
SPJC, St Petersburg, Yes, 1995
Nutritional Therapy Institute, Denver, Yes, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
Owner of 3 small businesses, 2008 - present
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan RTL, Member, NRA
Member, MML, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Commissioner, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2016
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
John Haggard, Haggard Inc, Charlevoix, MI
June Jackson, VP Emmet Cty W Rep Party
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?
Life saving measures for the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life saving measures for the mother.
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 believe that all areas of government needs to be cut back. There are too many layers preventing people from feeling like they’re part of government. My city just went through budget, and we cut back spending in every Dept and cut capital improvements to help balance our budget so we didn’t have to increase any taxes to our citizens. We cut some unnecessary creature comforts, and looked at providing essential services first.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe that all areas of government needs to be cut back. There are too many layers preventing people from feeling like they’re part of government. My city just went through budget, and we cut back spending in every Dept and cut capital improvements to help balance our budget so we didn’t have to increase any taxes to our citizens. We cut some unnecessary creature comforts, and looked at providing essential services first.
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.
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.
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?
I think the two ideals are hard to separate, however, I feel that government need to provide the framework for citizens to thrive in America.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I think the two ideals are hard to separate, however, I feel that government need to provide the framework for citizens to thrive in America.
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?
I believe that people should have access to healthcare, but i don’t believe it is governments responsibility to provide healthcare.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe that people should have access to healthcare, but i don’t believe it is governments responsibility to provide healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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?
I think anyone who legally enters the U.S. should be allowed to do so.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I think anyone who legally enters the U.S. should be allowed to do so.
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.
Neutral
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.
Born and raised in a Catholic household, and I believe in God our Savior.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Born and raised in a Catholic household, and I believe in God our Savior.
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.
I believe in supporting the constitution and our freedom governed within the document which guides our nation. I support religious freedom. I support and defend the Right to Life. I believe in small localized governmental units to provide the framework for our cities and townships.
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 believe in supporting the constitution and our freedom governed within the document which guides our nation. I support religious freedom. I support and defend the Right to Life. I believe in small localized governmental units to provide the framework for our cities and townships.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Over 11 years of governing and government experience along with being an elected official for the last 7 years. I have experience dealing with infrastructure projects, budgets, and helping with constituents issues.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Over 11 years of governing and government experience along with being an elected official for the last 7 years. I have experience dealing with infrastructure projects, budgets, and helping with constituents issues.
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?
I’m excited to be a part of this race, and I’m looking forward to meeting more people and learning about their concerns. I’m hoping to have the opportunity to serve my district of Michigan at the State level. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. God Bless
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I’m excited to be a part of this race, and I’m looking forward to meeting more people and learning about their concerns. I’m hoping to have the opportunity to serve my district of Michigan at the State level. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. God Bless
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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 think the moment we start restrictions on constitutional amendments, we are ignoring all of the constitution.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I think the moment we start restrictions on constitutional amendments, we are ignoring all of the constitution.
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?
Revenue Sharing Farm Bureau Legislation Road Funding and Taxation
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Revenue Sharing Farm Bureau Legislation Road Funding and Taxation
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think mainstream media coverage of domestic issues creates a fear based society.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think mainstream media coverage of domestic issues creates a fear based society.
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