Chris Auriemma

Republican | New Jersey

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chris Auriemma


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

General


Race

State Senate Dist. 36


Incumbent

No


Links

Chris Auriemma websites
Chris Auriemma phones
Chris Auriemma email
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EDUCATION

BUSINESS MAN, JERSEY CITY, BA, 96

EMERGENCY MAN, NYC, MBA, 22

Mcny, Emergency Management, Masters

WORK & MILITARY

US ARMY, SFC, 89 to 12

FD, CAPTAIN, 11 to 22

AFFILIATIONS

CHRISTIAN, Church Alive, American legion

Member, VFW

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

NJ SENATE LD36, 2021

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)

*NJ Public Health Innovation PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Health Professionals and Allied Employees

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the Mother

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I would lower the tax on businesses. Institute a flat tax

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Any money towards psas for programs that offer benefits. The state website provides all the resources anyone would need to apply for those benefits. We spend tens of millions of dollars to attract people to apply for benefits that the tax payers pay for.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

After what happened in 2020 I can't see evwr giving them that power again


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.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I do not support mandatory vaccinations


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

We should have a vetting process for all immigrants from every cointry

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.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone should be allowed to emigrate here but must come through the legal process.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a devout Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We should show ID to vote


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

It isnt. We live in one of the most diverse states in the country and i never see any animosity based on race.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


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.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Only to provide services that the public deems is in the interest of their community and they're willing to oay higher taxes to fund

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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.facebook.com/veteranforchange?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I served 23 years US Army and was a career firefighter for Jersey City. My priority is fighting for parental rights. The notion that parents don't get a say in what curriculum goes in the schools they for is absurd.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Convicted violent felons

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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