
Mariela Roca
Republican | Maryland
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mariela Roca
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), 2019
Mount Saint Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD, Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2014
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, 2010
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL, Associate in Applied Science/Logistics, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force/Active Duty, Medical Logistics/Staff Sergeant/E-5/, 6
Department of the Army/Federal Employee, Program Manager/GS-14, 10
AFFILIATIONS
Republican Women of Frederick County, Member, Upper Montgomery Womens Republican Club
Member, Rural Womens Republican Club, Member
Garrett County Womens Republican Club, Member, Allegany County Womens Republican Club
Member, Maryland Federation of Republican Women, Member
Republican Womens Federal Forum, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Representative in Congress - Maryland's 6th Congressional District, 2021-2022
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Newt Gingrich
VIEW PAC
Winslow Burhans
Michael Guerin
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN (VIEW) PAC
WINSLOW BURHANS - MAYOR OF NEW MARKET, MD
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Dale Strong (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
WinRed (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Amal Torres (2023)
Jenni Achieving Goals & Opportunities (2023)
Value In Electing Women Political Action Committee (VIEWPAC) (2023)
WinRed (2023)
Andrew Harris (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Interview on MachineGunNest: "I support the 2nd amendment. If we loose our 2nd amendment rights we will loose all our other rights."
QUESTIONNAIRE
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
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, & Mother's Life
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?
The issue of abortion has been handed back to the states, reinstating their authority to regulate it within their respective jurisdictions. This issue is not longer in the hands of the federal government.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Get Americans Back to Work, Make Tax Reform Permanent, Promote Investment and Growth for American Businesses and Reduce Regulatory Burden, Make America Energy Independent and Reduce Gas Prices, Strengthen our Supply Chain and End Dependence on China
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly 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?
Separation of church and state means keeping religious institutions and government separate. It's about maintaining a neutral stance where individuals are free to practice their faith without interference from the government, and the government remains neutral of all religious and non-religious beliefs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. I am against any vaccination mandate. Healthcare Freedom is a fundamental right of all Americans to choose if they want to get vaccinated or not.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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.
The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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?
Israel has the right to exist, and the United States must support Israel 100%. They are our ally, and as an American I am going to support a democracy in the Middle East.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
A weak Commander in Chief and the current policies of the Biden administration like the inserting of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies that have no place in the military or federal government are the main causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention in recent years.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The southern border should be secured immediately.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only people trying to come to the United States legally by following the laws put in place should be allowed to immigrate into the U.S.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural resources (fossil fuels) are the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to help its citizens to pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to their best ability.
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.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I 100% support the second amendment and the rights for law abiding citizens to bear arms to defend and protect themselves.
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