Mike Conrad
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Conrad
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 4 - Pos. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Ricks College, Rexburg
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
LDS Church, Elder for two years in Brazil 1989 to 1991
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
PCO, 2020
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republicans of Spokane County
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
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RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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?
In the case of rape, incest or the mental or physical health of the mother. I believe the rules should be established that abortion is illegal and then allow exceptions on a case by case basis. Every human life matters.
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?
My focus would be anything that is in the budget that is connected to social issues. I would need to look at the budget to know better the best place to cut. I do know that this state has gone from 60 billion dollars a year to 120 billion dollars a year in just 6 years. I do know that there is a 9 billion dollar deficit and that to get through the needed cuts all departments and agencies of the state are going to feel it.
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.
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
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?
This means that there cannot be a state sanctioned religion like the country we left in 1776.
HEALTHCARE
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 would promote free enterprise and competition. I believe that if the over 300 million Americans had many choices to choose from, then health care companies and hospitals would be fighting each other to get your business. This would most certainly increase the quality of the health care and reduce the premiums almost immediately.
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?
Anyone, just as long as they fill out the paperwork and go through the right channels to come here legally. I do not support illegal entry to this country, and I do not support the lawless politicians in sanctuary cities
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe In God and that all our rights and authority come from Him to the people. I believe in Jesus Christ and that through Him we have the ability to change and to be refined to be a better person.
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?
I have no formal education just life skill sets that I have acquired over the last 30 years in business. Throughout my life I have been mostly a small business owner but in the last ten years I have created and run successfully several multi million dollar companies with as many as 85 families working for me. I have had many successes and many failures through out the last 30 years, and the thing that I realize now is that failure has been the greatest teacher I have ever had. I have learned that when you fail, you always fail forward, and get back up and do it again. I believe that true failure is when you choose to not get back up and learn nothing from your experiences or don't use those experiences to help others.
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 bring new energy to the 4th district, and I am about the people and small businesses. I am accessible and I will defend any constituent that has any problem regarding this states rules or laws. The rules and laws were created by other people who are no smarter than we are, and if the law or rule sucks then get a hold of me and let's change it. I am a family man that believes in God and I am excited to be able to represent without any BS the people of the 4th district.
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I think that there should be more focus on mental health when it comes to gun ownership, with that being the only exception. I believe in the 2nd amendment and I believe that we all have the right per the 2nd amendment to own as many guns and as much ammo as we want. We have the right to protect ourselves and our families.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
Trim the Fat 1. The ability for Washingtonians to have legal recourse against government agents both personally and within the agencies they represent that are or have been Bad Actors, Predators or Bullies toward Small Business and their Officers/ Owners. These bad actors should not be able to hide behind the states protection when they have proven they are habitual abusers of the system. 2. Washingtonians to have legal recourse against both the Government and all search engines to remove any negative online content that is 5 years or older. I call this the 2nd change legislation. 3. Washingtonians to have the right to buy health insurance anywhere in the United States so as to open up more competition to reduce healthcare costs and increase the quality of health care.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
