

Keith Grover
Republican | Utah
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Keith Grover
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 23
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, Provo, Bachelor of Science, 1993
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Master of Education Leadership, 1996
University of Utah/Walden University, Salt Lake City/Minneapolis, Doctor of Education, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Missionary, Leader in Ward and Stake positions
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representatve, 2007-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2020-2021
100%
2022
100%
2021
84%
2020
55%, 66% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|100%
2020-2021
|100%
2022
|100%
2021
|84%
2020
|55%, 66% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
67%
2022
43%
2019
25%
2021
F
2021
|67%
2022
|43%
2021
|F
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Carl Wimmer (2013)
John Curtis (UT) (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
$1,000 donation to UTAH DELEGATE COMMITTEE in 2016.UTAH DELEGATE COMMITTEE is a conservative/Republican PAC.
OTHER INFORMATION
Vote ratings and key votes from 2022-2007
Ideology scores for the Utah Senate, 2022
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Cases involving pregnancy by incest or rape; when the life or health of the woman is adjudged by competent medical authority to be in serious jeopardy; or when the fetus is known by competent medical authority to have severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer dollars should never be used for abortion.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Life is sacred
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Continued regimens to look for greater efficiency.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
In Utah we have a surplus. Spending should not increase and unneeded tax dollars should be returned to the taxpayer.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Post High School students should pay for heir own education. I worked to get my Bachelor, Master and Doctorate.
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?
Never
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.
D
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Push for a more open and balanced media.
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
Continue with the wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that has gone through the proper immigration proceedings and appropriately screened should be given consideration for immigration.
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
Strongly 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.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Eradication of third parties making contributions to our election processes.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No - as long as the media doesn't continue its' biased reporting and divisive race baiting philosophy.
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?
Protect rights and freedoms
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
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