
Diego Martinez
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Diego Martinez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
General Education, Sonora, General, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ran on the recall -- Caifornia Governor, 2021
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Stanislaus County GOP
OTHER INFORMATION
As of 8/9/2021, the California Secretary of State reported candidate had received $22,363.00 during the current election cycle.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I am Pro-LIfe and Pro-Adoption
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
This is America. The American dream is well alive. It is based on hard work, education and opportunity. The Government should not give out money, but should gave out a better employment opportunity for growth. Socialism does NOT work!
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There should be a flat sales tax across the board.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
This is the first line of the 1st Amendment on the Constitution and we should honor the Constitution of America.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
A private business has the right to refuse services to anyone. That is the beauty of living in America. WE have the freedom of choice!
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
NONE
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE
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.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
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.
Neutral
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
America should protect our citizens and our Country FIRST against foreign and domestic terrorism and should be prosecuted to fully intent of the law!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The United States is build on immigration, but legal immigration. We need to reform immigration so people can return to the United States legally.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
You must judge a person by who they are and not by their sexuality.
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 in God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No more mail in ballots and Voter's IDs at voting polls.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
People should be judged by the ability to do the job based on qualifications and not based on race, sexuality, or color of the skin.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes! Racism divides people and creates hatred. Every man and woman should be judged by who they are and not their race.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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
ABOUT YOU
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).
Every Thursday Morning at 8:30 am in Spanish and 9 am in English -- "Wake Up, California!" Talk about the current issues, answer people's questions and concerns. If you have questions, I have answers! https://www.facebook.com/DiegoMartinezforCongress/videos
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, NEVER
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
If we want change, we can't keep voting the same people back into the office and expecting a different result. It's time we vote in and vote in a real person to represent the American people!
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
I believe that Mental Health should be its own budget and should never be taken away from public safety.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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