Chuck Winder
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chuck Winder
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 20
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
The College of Idaho, Caldwell, BA Political Science, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
USNR, Lt., 1968 to 1980
AFFILIATIONS
Idaho State Prayer Breakfast, Chairman and committee member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Idaho Senate, 2008-2024
ACHD Commission, 1981-1993
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Boise Mayor, 2003
Governor, 1994
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2023
75%, 63% (cum.)†
2023
44%
2023
6%
2021-2022
|100%
2023
|75%, 63% (cum.)†
2023
|44%
2023
|6%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2022
|25%
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
James Holtzclaw (2023)
Chris Trakel (2022)
Julie Ellsworth (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Russ Fulcher (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Idaho Forest Group (2024)
Brandon Woolf (2023)
Rod Furniss (2023)
Lee Heider (2022)
Treg Bernt (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
The Institute for Legislative Analysis Rating.
Idaho Freedom Caucus addresses the letter from Senator Chuck Winder to Senator Brain Lenney (page 1) wherein Senator Lenney is informed he is being removed from his Vice Chair Position on Commerce and Human Resources (page 2).
Candidate's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest and life and death of the mother
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest and life and death of the mother
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.
Choose not to answer
I don’t support chemical abortions
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.
Choose not to answer
I don’t support chemical abortions
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
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
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I don’t support
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I don’t support
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
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.
C
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, I believe we are obligated to help Israel defend itself based upon Biblical principles.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, I believe we are obligated to help Israel defend itself based upon Biblical principles.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must stop the unlawful inflow of illegal people crossing our borders.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must stop the unlawful inflow of illegal people crossing our borders.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
I have sponsored several bill to assure this will happen.
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
I have sponsored several bill to assure this will happen.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
I have supported many bills that protect our children
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
I have supported many bills that protect our children
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Voted to prohibit gender mutilation
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Voted to prohibit gender mutilation
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I met my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when I was 14 years old and asked him to forgive and I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I met my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when I was 14 years old and asked him to forgive and I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need to photo id all voters
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need to photo id all voters
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
We must preserve the Electoral College
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
We must preserve the Electoral College
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Of course it is. Any form of injustice can threaten the peace in our country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Of course it is. Any form of injustice can threaten the peace in our country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT must be eliminated.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT must be eliminated.
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.
Strongly Agree
I have voted to keep “men” out of women’s sports.
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.
Strongly Agree
I have voted to keep “men” out of women’s sports.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and C We must utilize our natural resources so we are not dependent on our enemies.
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and C We must utilize our natural resources so we are not dependent on our enemies.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro and carbon fuels for now with a goal of using more nuclear power in the future
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro and carbon fuels for now with a goal of using more nuclear power in the future
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
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
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the Constitutional rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Idaho constitution AND to provide for the national defense.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the Constitutional rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Idaho constitution AND to provide for the national defense.
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any attempt to defund our law enforcement officers
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support any attempt to defund our law enforcement officers
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Courtrooms, air travel
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Courtrooms, air travel
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I support H415
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I support H415
