
Raya Arbiol
Democrat | New Jersey
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Raya Arbiol
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
Assembly Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, MBA, 2017
Middlesex Community College, Edison, NJ, AAS, 2011
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, MS, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman, 2007
Lincoln Technical Institute, Medical Assisting, 2008
AFFILIATIONS
New York Cares, Team Lead, USO-Philadelphia
Red Badge Volunteer, YWCA-Princeton, NEXTGEN Officer & Founding Board Member
Princeton Community Television, Member, iMentor
Mentor, NJ Tree Foundation, Volunteer
American Red Cross, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Efforts Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Old Bridge Council-at-Large, 2019
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
National Organization for Women of New Jersey PAC
OTHER (1)
Good Government Coalition of New Jersey (GGCNJ)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Good Governance Coalition of New Jersey
Middlesex County Democratic Organization
Monmouth County Democratic Organization
Ocean County Democratic Organization
TBD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Democratic Women's Groups (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is the fundamental rights of a woman to control her body and destiny. In
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is the fundamental rights of a woman to control her body and destiny. In
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All spending that do not directly benefits the public must be reduced.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All spending that do not directly benefits the public must be reduced.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should 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
Governments should 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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means a neutral government - wherein government does not enact laws that are either overtly or historically traceable to concepts grounded only in religious beliefs, without any independent empirical verification.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means a neutral government - wherein government does not enact laws that are either overtly or historically traceable to concepts grounded only in religious beliefs, without any independent empirical verification.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
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?
Healthcare is basic human rights that's why I will work towards accessibility for all Americans.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Healthcare is basic human rights that's why I will work towards accessibility for all Americans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
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 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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who meets current qualifications mandated by federal law.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who meets current qualifications mandated by federal law.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I a modern Roman Catholic. I apply practicality when it comes to spiritual beliefs and values.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I a modern Roman Catholic. I apply practicality when it comes to spiritual beliefs and values.
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?
Moderate
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
N/A
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
N/A
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a Masters degree in Business Administration and I have held various professional roles in leadership and management
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a Masters degree in Business Administration and I have held various professional roles in leadership and management
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will serve the constituents of LD-12 as an independent thinker and I will always put the needs of people I serve above all.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will serve the constituents of LD-12 as an independent thinker and I will always put the needs of people I serve above all.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am in favor of reinstating an assault-weapons ban, expanding background checks, challenging gun lobbyist, and amending legislation that allows people suffering from mental illnesses to obtain guns.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am in favor of reinstating an assault-weapons ban, expanding background checks, challenging gun lobbyist, and amending legislation that allows people suffering from mental illnesses to obtain guns.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Environment Economic Development Social Services
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Environment Economic Development Social Services
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism poses to be the root cause of recent domestic security issues in our land today.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism poses to be the root cause of recent domestic security issues in our land today.
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