ToyA S. Johnson
Libertarian | Iowa
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
ToyA S. Johnson
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Theodore Roosevelt High, DES MOINES, Y, 1993
Iowa State University, Ames, N, 1993
Des moines Area Community College, DES MOINES, Y, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Iowa Citizens for Justice, Co founder, Families United Action Network
Founding Member, VP and Executive Director, Citizens for Community Improvement, Collaborater
NAACP, Collaborater, I'll make me a world
Volunteer, AMOS, Collaborater
OppurtUnity, Collaborater, FreshStart Life Solutions
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Iowa House District 32, 2018
Des Moines City Council, 2019
Iowa Senate District 16, 2020
Iowa Senate, 2022
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
1. Abortion is a matter of bodily autonomy. 2. No I don't think it should be banned, however I think evictionism is a better solution.3. There should be guidelines in determining when and what procedure is appropriate for each situation after consultation with a qualified medical professional, as each girl or woman's situation in which termination is considered is uniquely different and should be treated as such. 4. We should continue to promote sexual responsibility for both men and women. 5. We should continue to promote prevention, access to resources and empower community agencies providing support services.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Women's Health centers provide more than just abortions. As women who have abortions also pay taxes, clinics providing the service should be compensated for services performed.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
While I may not choose this for myself I could see how someone could after careful consideration, especially with a terminal illness, decide that was the best direction. It is not different then when a family decides to turn off the machines or a do not revive order.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Throw it away. I think it should be a combination of a flat tax, that includes the option to designate where those funds are directed. I would also propose transactional property taxes, where a flat tax rate is charged over the life of the loan.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
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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Under what circumstances can government close churches?
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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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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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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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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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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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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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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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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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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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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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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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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