Alex Avery

Libertarian | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Alex Avery


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

Alex Avery phones Alex Avery emailX

EDUCATION

Homeschool, Grand Rapids, MI, High school diploma, 2007

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Libertarian Party of West Michigan, Vice Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Kent County Drain Commissioner, 2020

Michigan Senate, district 28, 2021

Michigan House of Representatives, district 83, 2022

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Libertarian Party of Michigan

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

My mom

OTHER INFORMATION

Alexander Avery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.

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

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

Strongly Agree

I oppose all state funding for organizations

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Government should stay out.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the fetus is residing inside of someone's womb without their consent.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

No.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Cease the practice of taxation.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

So many of the worst evils ever committed were in service to a god or a government. Best keep those two things as far away from each other as possible.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

No one should be compelled to take any action whatsoever.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Private organizations should be allowed to have any conditions they want for doing business with, allowing onto their property, or otherwise associating with them.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D.


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.

D.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Choose not to answer

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

No.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Gee, people aren't signing up to go die in service to the government like they used to?


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Disagree

Open the borders.

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

Anyone.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Except vouchers. Separate the state from education entirely.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Choose not to answer

Government shouldn't be involved in marriages in the first place.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Choose not to answer

Leave gender ideology to the family and keep the government out.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

I do not support government taking money from Peter to pay for Paul's gender affirmation surgery.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Choose not to answer

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Choose not to answer

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Choose not to answer

I couldn't care less who is playing a sport with whom.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Choose not to answer

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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 religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Choose not to answer

Libertarian.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To maintain a monopoly on violence.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Choose not to answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral

Can we just not take the money in the first place?


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None.

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