Martin A. Church
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Martin A. Church
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Regis University, Denver, Co, Masters, 2017
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI, Bachelors, 1995
Wayne County Community College, Detroit, Assoc. of Sci, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Scouts, Assistant Scoutmaster; Unit Commissioner; District Commissioner, Knights of Columbus
Recorder, St. Aloysisus Catholic church, Member
St. Anthony Catholic Church, Member; Perish Council; users club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ypsilanti township supervisor, 1992
Ypsilanti School Board, 1993; 1994; 1995
MI Senate, 2016
Michigan House, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan
OTHER (1)
Michigan Health Choice Alliance
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Citizens for Traditional Values Political Action Committee
Michigan Health Choice Alliance PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
Martin Church participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 22, 2018.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save the actual life of the mother, not the perceived or emotional life. But after the 2022 election this question is not valid has the voters of the state have determined it can be done up to and including birth. The 2022 allows infanticide.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Why should Abortion Drugs not meet the same requirements of other medications. But this has been removed by the vote of the voters.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Why should Michigan Voters pay for something they don't approve of. Unfortunately, this has been removed by the vote of the voters.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support aid in dying. this and Abortion is linked to a common misperception that there is not enough room on this planet for Humans. Do we need to have compassion for those who face disabilities which will lead to death. Most definitely, but we don't need to aid them.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Let's learn from history. In early settlers in America discovered that no one will contribute to society if there is nothing in it for them. Socialism has never worked.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It is set by the Federal government. the state needs to stop adding to it. raising the minimum wage reduces the wages of experienced workers to minimum wages.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
investments should be based upon return on investment not on ESG or DEI
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
only when it endangers the life of those who attend because of factual building issues. also offering human sacrifices. Part of being part of a community is to gather in one accord.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
To have religious freedom you have to allow individuals to practice those beliefs. to order them to support the morality of others against theirs defeat the right of belief.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
how about another option. D with group funded health care. many religious institutions have used this option to provide healthcare. Currently, Government involvement in Health care has raised the cost of health care
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
it's not just the Chinese but also russian, and other world powers. And don't forget other organizations who wish to see our society Fail
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel was attacked by Hamas and need to be eliminated. they broke the peace treaty the citizens of Gaza agreed to.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
without a secure border and enforcing current immigration laws we are increasing the possibility of another 9/11 attack.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
and the state should not be tracking who goes where outside of their authority. That includes developing a database of homeschoolers
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
When dealing with Pedafiles, we see many of the techniques used by those prompting Gender ideology
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
God gave us these children to raise into adulthood. In the end we will be held accountable for sacrificing them on this alter of false science.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This was also included in the ballot proposal passed by the voters which allowed abortion on demand. If funding comes to the state Legislature, I will vote NO.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
While I believe God created Marriage, the citizens of the state of Michigan changed this. we need to change the hearts of the Michigan citizens.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a charismatic, evangelical orthodox Catholic with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. He will hold society accountable for our failure to educate our fellow citzens and allowed
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
if you need photo id for getting a job, buying alcohol and tobacco along with firearms. why not for voting to make sure legal people are voting.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
the electoral college balances the power of large states and forces a presidential candidate to visit and understand other members of society needs. Otherwise, California, Texas and New York would set the agenda over smaller states such as Road Island, Alaska and Wyoming.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
imitation racism is a threat to domestic security. We don't have Racism in the US now, however we do have a perception of racism which is dividing the county. we need to set not racist standards, not impose numerical numbers based upon perception.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is another scam to fuel racist behavior. it is Racist
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
There are o1 race - Human. and Scientifically and Biologically only 2 sexes. Let's not let mental issues cloud the issue.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
a. Climate change has been occurring for centuries. there are other natural causes to climate change. It is also the biggest access to tax dollars and costs too many jobs and businesses to continue.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear followed by Natural Gas. so called renewable energy sources are too expensive and in reality, not renewable nor does it meet the demands which will be required by 2030.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to protect citizens from foreign and domestic threats. enforce existing laws.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
I am fiscally very conservative. Socially conservative who believes the state government should work with the faith community to provide for the social needs of the community and to help the local community to do their roles.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need to fully support the police departments. and to provide them with the tools to enforce the laws created by the state legislature and local communities. We need Police Officers with Guns and Tools to Defend the Public Not Social workers looking to take what we have worked so hard for.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support constitutional carry. we don't need new restrictions on legal possession of firearms. It's interesting most mass shooting occur where restrictions have been passed. and yet not in locations where firearms are fully carried. Lets enforce existing laws before we enact New Laws
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I support constitutional carry. and allowing teachers to carry should be allowed with complete training.
