Caitlin Coakley

Democrat | Virginia

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Caitlin Coakley


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2021


Election

General


Race

House of Delegates, Dist. 65


Incumbent

No


Links

Caitlin Coakley websites Caitlin Coakley emailFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Hollins University, Roanoke, B.A., 2009

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (7)

Abigail Spanberger

Competitive Commonwealth Fund

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

National Organization for Women (VA chapter)

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

ActBlue (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Disagree

Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.

Neutral

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Did not answer

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Disagree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Agree

Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.

Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Neutral

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Liberal

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Did not answer

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

Did not answer

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Agree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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