Linda J. Sawyer
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Northern Michigan University, Marquette
WORK & MILITARY
Michigan Medicine University of Michigan, Research Study Coordinator, 1990-2015
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Board of Realtors, Member, -
Mote Marine Research, Member
Edison Ford Home, Member
The Turtle Hospital FL Keys, Member
PADI, Member
REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation}, Member
Killarney Lutheran Camp Assoc Children's Summer Camp, Health Director, 1983-2024
University of Michigan Nurses Association, Union Negotiation Team
Moose International Fort Myers Beach 964, Member
Yacht Clubs of America, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Michigan Republican Party- Elected Delegate Republican National Convention, -
Michigan Republican Party-Elected Precinct Delegate, -
Michigan Republican Party-Elected Delegate State Convention, -
Michigan Republican Party-Poll Challenger
Wayne County Republican Party Committee Member, -
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Michigan State Representative Nominee State Rep 6th District, 2018-
U.S House of Representatives MI-12 Incumbent Rashida Tlaib, 2024-
ENDORSEMENTS
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America First Media
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
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WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
LIBERAL
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Justice Democrats (2026)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Justice Democrats (2026)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate received a grade of AQ from the NRA-Political Victory Fund.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion is no longer federal. It is state. There is no need for abortion. A Plan B pill is only a hormone that prevent conception. It is now over the counter, inexpensive, and a woman has 3 days to take it. It is not a replacement for birth control but in case of rape, incapacitated intercourse, condom breaks etc. It will prevent conception. This is NOT an abortion pill. Only God can take a life. The body will naturally abort if a problem. I have had multiple miscarriages.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
These are fertilized eggs. I went through IVF and this was talked with my pastor reminding me that life begins at conception. I used all that I had because I strongly agree a human embryo is a child.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Ectopic pregnancy. This is a tubal pregnancy that is never viable. The embryo will continue to grow and rupture the fallopian tube. This can lead to significant blood loss and shock leading to death. I have had two of these.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
There is no reason to use taxpayer money. People can treat them as their charity and make private donations or fundraisers. Humans don't belong in the trash nor sold for tissue on my tax dollar.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
Agreed, however, how to enforce difficult unless post office involved. Probably shipped in unmarked packaging. What I have read indicated 60% of all abortions are abortion inducing drugs.The Comstock Act has never been overturned which states interstate transport of these drugs are illegal up to 5 years imprisonment and a $2000 fine. Another problem is can be obtained by telehealth with no labs nor ultrasound to confirm within 10weeks, which is what approved for.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
So don't vote for socialism or communism.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
Many of them are still paying off loans that got them there. Example: doctors,lawyers,teachers. Redistribution of wealth is socialism. I am a capitalist
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
I love that this is a priority in the Republican party and it's starting to happen.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
-Scrutinize non-profits. When Minneapolis was exposed for day care centers and transportation and California for hospice- it was a wake-up call for fraud. -Redo budgets. -Stop giving free health care and housing to non-citizens.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
I would want to know why they were turned away and if unconstitutional. This is usually targeted to homosexuals; however, fornication is a sin as well yet many are complacent with that and I believe more widespread. I choose to worry about my own soul and love the sinner-hate the sin.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Jefferson and Madisan argued that taxpayer support for religion infringed on individual rights.
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.
C. Private healthcare is what makes us great. I have traveled all over the world. Their free care is the result of really high taxes and still have lower standards and equipment than ours. Healthcare workers' wages are also government controlled. Bordering Canada-they cross our border for care which is the basis of my healthcare plan. Thanks, Canada! Why not Medicaid for all? Because if you steal from the workers, it is redistribution of wealth. My Direct Patient Care solves this.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
Perhaps as a research project barring their identities. It would be interesting how many people are affected. I am proposing preventative health care that could be free that could bring mortality down. An open database is a violation of HIPAA and our right to privacy.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
They have always been an ally. Even though not part of NATO have also been an ally to NATO countries.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
We are already seeing it through lone wolf attacks. The attack on Temple Israel. I grew up next to Dearborn. Hamtramck used to be Polish and pushed out by Muslims. This is not islamophobia because it is not irrational. There is no need for burkas here. If a man cannot control himself-we put him in jail. Islam is death to America and now they are seeking political positions where sharia law will be protected or protections in place reversed. This is not racist. It is cultural.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The Republic Platform: Strict vetting: Will use existing Federal Law to keep foreign Christian-hating Communists, Marxists, and Socialists out of America. Those who join our Country must love our Country. We will use extreme vetting to ensure that jihadists and jihadist sympathizers are not admitted.Will prioritize Merit-based immigration, ensuring those admitted to our Country contribute positively to our Society and Economy, and never a drain on Public Resources. End Chain Migration.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
The are criminals by just coming in without proper documentation, passports or visa that we require. They are a drain on our public resources. Cut federal Funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that release dangerous Illegal Alien criminals onto our streets, rather than handing them over to ICE. We will require local cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement. Revise EMTALA. Illegals are using our ERs for primary care and childbirth and don't need to pay.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I always believed it should be state rather than federal. The Dept of Ed was Constitutional based.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Disagree
The Trump administration created a portal, so the people have visibility into foreign dollars flowing into colleges and universities.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Until they are 18 and are considered an adult.
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
Its biblical-not governmental and ordained by God in the bible. Marriage is also defined as a union between two people. The reason same sex couples use the word marriage instead of civil union is that marriage gives legal rights and benefits federally. Civil unions are only state level protections.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Evangelical Lutheran-Wisconsin Synod. God is the head of the household. We are all sinners. Love the sinner. Hate the sin.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Voting is for citizens. We need the SAVE ACT. When over 1.5 million absentee ballots are sent out-I am skeptical.
EQUALITY
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
Common sense. It is not a fair playing field. Men have testosterone which is more increased muscle and bone mass.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power is the most reliable according to the Department of Energy.
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
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?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
It is considered part of the Department of Homeland Security
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None-at a Constitutional level.
