Keith Courtade

Democrat | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Keith Courtade


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2021


Election

Special


Race

Senate Dist. 28


Incumbent

No


Links

Keith Courtade websites
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EDUCATION

Grand Rapids Community Collage, Grand Rapids, MI., Apprentice, 1992

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI., Certificate, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

Future Farmers of America, Member, 1976-1980

AFFILIATIONS

Network180 Board, Member, ACSET Board

Member, UAW Local 730 Executive Board, Member

Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Member, Right To Life

Member, Knights of Columbus, Member

Moose Lodge, Member, UAW Retirees

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Kent County Commissioner, 2008-2010

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Kent County Commissioner, Several

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)

ActBlue (2012)

David LaGrand (2018)

International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (2020)

John D. Cherry, Jr. (2010)

Rachel Hood (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

No Answer

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

Did not 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.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

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

No Answer

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

No Answer

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Did not answer

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

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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.

No Answer

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.

No Answer

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

Did not answer

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

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

No Answer

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

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NATIONAL SECURITY

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

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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.

No Answer

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.

Did not answer

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

No Answer

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Catholic.


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

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

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

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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

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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Did not answer

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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

Did not answer

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