Mark Armstrong
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Armstrong
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Prof Geo, 1984
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, 1976
Stanford, PaleoAlro, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Earth Engineers, CEO/Principal Geologist, 1992 - Present
Environmental Resources, Inc., Operations Manager
SHP, Sr Enviro Engineer Geologist
AFFILIATIONS
CVVFD, Volunteer, BoyScouts of America
Master, Sheridan Soccer, Ref
Modoc Soccer, Coach, Albany Library
Volunteer, Centennial Church, Member
Albany GOP, Delegate, Jefferson county GOP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council, 1999
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
WY Campaign Finance link
OTHER INFORMATION
Past campaign article (Oil City News, 2019)
Article & previous interview 2020.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Prior to conception."
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Prior to conception."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Agree"
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Agree"
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Nope and I don't support the death penalty."
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Nope and I don't support the death penalty."
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "It must be simplified."
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "It must be simplified."
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Its all on the table, cost value analyses."
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Its all on the table, cost value analyses."
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Through high school, but education should educate again."
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Through high school, but education should educate again."
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, see Baker case."
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, see Baker case."
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Citizens have the right to free exercise."
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Citizens have the right to free exercise."
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
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The Candidate asked for this question to be updated. "C"
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
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The Candidate asked for this question to be updated. "C"
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Only when scientifically proven to work."
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Only when scientifically proven to work."
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Not all Islamic or any other type terrorist into the USA."
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Not all Islamic or any other type terrorist into the USA."
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "We should stay out of foreign entanglements as much as possible-George Washington"
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "We should stay out of foreign entanglements as much as possible-George Washington"
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes"
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes"
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Good citizens"
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Good citizens"
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes"
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes"
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "True and God should be brought back to the public square."
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "True and God should be brought back to the public square."
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No"
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "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
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Agree"
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Agree"
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Teach history, teach how to think not what to think."
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Teach history, teach how to think not what to think."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "I have a personal relationship with Jesus. My activity in politics is an expression of my love for my neighbor."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "I have a personal relationship with Jesus. My activity in politics is an expression of my love for my neighbor."
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Not in Wyoming."
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Not in Wyoming."
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Absentee ballots should be opened on the day of election with election judges from both parties present. This should be changed back from how it was just changed. Absentee voting should be restricted to those that have a reason to vote Absentee. Military, camp job, out of town, in a home, disabled, etc. are reasons people should be allowed to vote absentee. Drop boxes should be banned."
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Absentee ballots should be opened on the day of election with election judges from both parties present. This should be changed back from how it was just changed. Absentee voting should be restricted to those that have a reason to vote Absentee. Military, camp job, out of town, in a home, disabled, etc. are reasons people should be allowed to vote absentee. Drop boxes should be banned."
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Margret Sanger was a Democrat racist and her policies have killed 62 million unborn."
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Margret Sanger was a Democrat racist and her policies have killed 62 million unborn."
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No"
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No"
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Depends on the regulation. If the regulation reduces the risk to cancer it is worth the price. If it is a part of the green new deal, it is just more government and politics."
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Depends on the regulation. If the regulation reduces the risk to cancer it is worth the price. If it is a part of the green new deal, it is just more government and politics."
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "I do."
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "I do."
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Fundamental operations of society, like roads, water, sewage disposal, waste disposal, justice for all in a court system."
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Fundamental operations of society, like roads, water, sewage disposal, waste disposal, justice for all in a court system."
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?
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Constitutional Conservative"
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?
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Constitutional Conservative"
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "See the many articles, radio interviews, TV spots."
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "See the many articles, radio interviews, TV spots."
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No"
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No"
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "We must have housing and benefits for the working man and woman. While people work it seems that politicians only talk. “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23) When people work hard, but are overtaxed to allow government waste and abuse doesn't that violate the principles of freedom? “He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.” (Ephesians 4:28)"
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "We must have housing and benefits for the working man and woman. While people work it seems that politicians only talk. “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23) When people work hard, but are overtaxed to allow government waste and abuse doesn't that violate the principles of freedom? “He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.” (Ephesians 4:28)"
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes when policies are Constitutional."
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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This candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes when policies are Constitutional."
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, but funding is available for mental health programs."
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, but funding is available for mental health programs."
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "None criminals don’t respect the Law."
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "None criminals don’t respect the Law."
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, guns are a tool."
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "No, guns are a tool."
