Linda Reksten
Republican | Montana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Linda Reksten
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 12
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
UCLA, Los Angeles, EdD, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
World Vision
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House of Representatives, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2021
A
2021
100%
2021
86%
2021
82%, 82% (cum.)†
2021
71%
2021
|100%
2021
|86%
2021
|82%, 82% (cum.)†
2021
|71%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|25%, 25% (cum.)†
2021
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Montana Shooting Sports Association, Inc; The American Conservative Union Foundation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donald Trump (2016)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When there is a case of incest or the live of the mother is in danger
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I am in favor of a flat tax based on income
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any spending that is wasteful and does not serve Montana citizens
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government should never close churches
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
I do not favor government healthcare. I favor competition in the private sector for healthcare. Medicare and Medicaid should remain available
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never! It is a personal choice of what vaccination a person chooses to have.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
First close the southern border and stop the illegal immigration. Second, strengthen our military. Third, negotiate from a position of strength.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who chooses to immigrate through our legal process. We allow now over one million people to come to the US through legal channels.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian and believe in what our founding fathers suffered and died to establish the USA
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe that there should be proof of citizenship laws in Montana and every State
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I believe we have made great progress in recognizing peoples of all cultures
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A - Our economy is suffering due to the fanaticism of climate change
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is safety and security not to spend and borrow money that supports a political position
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Take a look at my voting record in the Montana legislature
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My goal is to pass conservative legislation to help Montana citizens
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None-The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
