Genevieve Allard
Democrat | New Jersey
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Genevieve Allard
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
Assembly Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Villanova University, Vilanova, BA, History, 1985
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, JD, 1989
Ramapo College, Mahwah, Post-Baccalaureate, Secondary Education, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Ridgewood Democratic Committee, Member, Villanova University Scholarship Committee
Member, Ridgewood Lacrosse Assocation, President
Villanova Alumni Assocation, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
NJ 11th for Change
Progressive Turnout Project
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
NJ11 For Change
National Organization for Women
Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey
Progressive Turnout Project
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Joe Biden (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
A woman, in consultation with her medical provider, should be allowed to elect to have an abortion whenever she chooses.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
No Answer.
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.
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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Separation of church and state" is a metaphor rooted in early American fear of a theocracy. Therefore, governmental support or sponsorship of any one religion over another should be considered repugnant to the constitution.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable, and accessible for all by continuing to push for the protection and expansion of the Affordable Care Act.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
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.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
No Answer.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
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 was raised as a Roman Catholic, and as per the philosophy of the Jesuits, I am deeply committed to social justice and assisting those in need.
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
No Answer.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My past experience as an Assistant Prosecutor, Public Defender, and high school teacher have prepared me to hold elected office. Anybody who can keep control and engage in evidence-based debates and productive civil discourse is prepared to hold elected office.
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?
No.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
To protect public safety, there should be robust and thorough background checks for potential gun owners. There is no rational reason for any civilian to own or utilize a fully or semi-automatic weapon.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Three important areas of legislation include the environment, mental health, and education.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism is a threat to domestic security in the United States. It is a threat because white supremacy is on the rise, as evidenced by increased membership in groups like the Ku Klux Klan, Proud Boys, and others. As evidenced by the January 6th Insurrection on Capitol Hill, racism is a real threat to our domestic security. In addition, New Jersey has been under attack from a rise in anti-semitism, which is also a threat to our domestic security.
