
Candy Sina
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Candy Sina
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42A
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Northwestern, St. Paul, BSBA, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
University of North Carolina, CDA, 1990
AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association, Member, Minnesota Dental Association
Member, St Paul District Dental Assoication, Secretary and Vice President
Christians United for Israel, City Director, Wall Builders Ministries
Contributor, North Metro Republican Women, Past President and VP
Federation of Republican Women, Member of MN & National, Minnesota Excellence in Public Service
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
BPOU - Vice Chair, 4
CD 4 Vice Chair, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Minnesota Senate District 42, 4
Minnesota House District 42!, 2
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
OTHER (2)
*Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
The Minnesota Freedom Club
Minnesota MCCL
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
Minnesota Gun Owners
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?
Only when the mother's life is at risk.
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?
Get rid of fraud, wasteful spending and burdensome regulations.
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 does not exist as it is no where defined or mentioned in our Constitution and founding documents.
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?
Healthcare coverage should be provided by the free market and not government mandated or administered by the government.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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?
Only those people who comply with our immigration laws.
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 born - again, spirit filled Christian and believe is the inherent word of God that provides guidance and direction for our lives.
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.
From the United States Constitution, Declaration of Independence, the Bible and Christian teaching from my pastors and personal study.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have over 30 years experience as a healthcare professional. I am a former licensed Life and Health insurance agent and also owned my own healthcare compliance consulting business. My years at United Healthcare in Risk Management in the areas of Medicare and Billing provides me with the experience and knowledge on how to identify and solve complex problems facing all Minnesotans in healthcare.
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 base my life on Christian values, morals and living my life according to the Word of God.
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 Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Felons should not own guns. However, there should not be any other restrictions as gun ownership is a Constitutionally guaranteed right under the 2nd Amendment.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
1. Eliminating the Comprehensive Sex Education curriculum in our schools. 2. Find ways to eliminate the 4.7 billion dollar projected deficit in the State of Minnesota due to COVID-19. 3. Safety and security for all citizens.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In my view racism is not the issue. Racism has been attempted to be applied to the riots and destruction and everything when in fact it is just lawlessness and the destruction of our families.
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