Mike Petersen

Republican | Utah

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Petersen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Utah State University, Logan, PhD, 2012

Brigham Young Universtiy, Provo, M.Ed., 1981

Brigham Young University, Provo, B.A., 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Utah State Representative

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

John Johnson

Jordan Tuescher

Karianne Lisonbee

Utah Platform Republicans PAC

OTHER (2)

Mike Shultz

Phil Lyman

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Mike Sch

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The only time an abortion could be considered is when pregnancy is the result of incest or rape, when the life or health of the mother is judged 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

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

Strongly Disagree

I affirm the sanctity of life and it's importance in God's eternal plan for his children.


ECONOMY

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

I support the elimination of grocery taxes. I also support the elimination of tax incentives. I would like to a address property taxes so that taxes are not extracted annually for the same property.

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

Did not answer

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Governments can never close churches.


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.

Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded. I believe families, churches and other non-profits can/should/would carry the lion's share of health care needs. There may always be a small number of people who will need to rely on others for help.

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

Governments, schools, and employers should not require vaccinations.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

First and foremost, the United States needs to close the border and then closely vet those who desire to travel or move to the United states.

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?

Did not answer


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.

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.

I believe that each human being is created in the image of God and that each is a beloved child of heavenly parents, and each has a divine nature and destiny. I believe that gender is an important characteristic of eternal identity and purpose. I believe that Jesus Christ is the savior and redeemer of the world. I believe God raised up the founding fathers and that the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were inspired by God.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I sponsored several bills in the 2022 General Session that were focused on improving the voter processes and increasing voter confidence. I would like to see vote in person be the primary means of voting allowing mail in voting only for those who request for reasons such as poor health or travel.


EQUALITY

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

Racism is not a threat to domestic security. While there are racist individuals in America, the majority of Americans want to love and support one another.

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.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. I believe that consumers are the best drivers for making changes that may be needed for the environment.

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?

Governments are instituted to protect and preserve the natural rights of citizens.

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).

Grassroots Utah Libertas Americans for Prosperity Utah Taxpayers Association

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?

My priorities have been to follow the principles laid out in the Utah GOP Platform and the United States Constitution. These principles include: protecting private property rights, preserving parental rights, limiting government, ensuring free speech and gun rights.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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?

The right to defend oneself is a a natural right given by God. Neither the federal government nor the states have authority to remove this right. Gun ownership reduces crime and protects individuals, families and societies.

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

Strongly Disagree

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