Teresa Martinez
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Teresa Martinez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 16
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Asu, Tempe, No
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
*Stand For Health Freedom
*Patriot Parents
OTHER (9)
*Greater Phoenix Chamber
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona
*Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
*Arizona Police Association
*Arizona State Troopers Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Congressman Paul Gosar
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
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.
Strongly 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?
I would never close a church or place of worship
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to impose sanctions.
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
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 would like to see the state of AZ get out of the health insurance all together. However, realistically, I think we should provide health care to those who are disabled, veterans and those who might need a helping hand until they get back on their feet. For a time I was on public assistance but then I found a good paying job and they provided my health care insurance. I think there are some people who need it due to their disability or mental health and cannot work. But I see state health insurance as a stepping stone until people can get back on their feet to fill in the gap. Not something they stay on for the rest of their lives.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. They can ask, but I would not support forcing vaccinations on anyone
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be made as simple as possible!
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would trim all government agencies. However, I would not willing to cut back on public safety. We need to insure all public safety if fully funded
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
We should have merit base immigration.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly 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?
I think we have enough gun laws on the books as it is. Of course I don’t think convicted felons should have guns or minors. But if you haven’t committed a crime, and you of age (and not a ward of the state etc) then if you want a gun you should own one.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect its citizens and let them have the freedom to live their lives as they see fit
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).
I am new so I don’t have anything other than my voting record
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My legislative priorities are to find water! We in Pinal county will go thirsty first! I also think fostering an atmosphere for a good and strong economy. And I personally would like to improve the roads. Make sure that all the public safety and first responders have what they need to do their jobs and keep us safe.
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
Neutral
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 believe in GOD. I believe that we have the duty to service him as best as he see fit for us to serve. I believe everything happens for a reason and I also believe we are all sinners in some way. My job is to make sure that our state laws give everyone an opportunity to try base on their own talents. I also believe the only way anyone can be truly happy is with a relationship with the creator
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 would get rid of drop boxes, get rid of voting centers and make sure all voting is done at the precinct level. I would also like to see a special ballot paper used so it can not be counterfeited. I would also like to clean up the voter rolls and conduct random audits before, during and after the election to make sure all was done properly
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think Hate is a bigger threat. To say racism is a treat is not really the issue rather than the hate behind a racist heart.
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. I think we have too many environmental laws as it is
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
