Phil Covarrubias
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phil Covarrubias
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.38
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Allied Business School, Denver, Project Management, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
U. S. M. C., E-4, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Adams County Republicans, Xcel Energy
Veterans Facilitator, Junior Achievement
Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, Pop Warner Youth Football
Coach, School District J-27 Sports, Middle School Football Coach
City of Brighton Planning Commission, Commissioner, Career and Technical Student Organization
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2
City of Brighton Planning Commissioner, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Commissioner
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Thomas Tancredo (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
PerryPAC (2017)
Phil's Rat PAC (2019)
PollyPAC (2017)
Reagan Club of Colorado (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Colorado Voters for Animals (2017)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Did not answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest, and when the mother's life is in danger.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In cases of rape, incest, and when the mother's life is in danger.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Wealth redistribution is socialism and history has shown this is not an effective or humane way to reduce the income gap.
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Wealth redistribution is socialism and history has shown this is not an effective or humane way to reduce the income gap.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Did not answer
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be simplified. The IRS should inform the taxpayer of their annual tax payment or refund and allow the taxpayer to provide information on inaccuracies, as opposed to the current system where people are penalized for making mistakes interpreting the complicated tax code after the fact.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be simplified. The IRS should inform the taxpayer of their annual tax payment or refund and allow the taxpayer to provide information on inaccuracies, as opposed to the current system where people are penalized for making mistakes interpreting the complicated tax code after the fact.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state should not be able to impose a sponsored religion on the people. It is imperative people have the right to practice their religion, free from government interference and without qualification. Security or health concerns do not override the people's God given rights.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state should not be able to impose a sponsored religion on the people. It is imperative people have the right to practice their religion, free from government interference and without qualification. Security or health concerns do not override the people's God given rights.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations that have been tested for short- and long-term side effects and have been found to be safe and effective against deadly, contagious disease should be required, with religious and medical exemptions. No one should be required to take any medication without having knowledge of all of the potential side effects and dangers. Experimental medications or vaccinations should never be required.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations that have been tested for short- and long-term side effects and have been found to be safe and effective against deadly, contagious disease should be required, with religious and medical exemptions. No one should be required to take any medication without having knowledge of all of the potential side effects and dangers. Experimental medications or vaccinations should never be required.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare are important safety nets for the elderly and those in poverty. These programs should be reformed to reign in costs, mismanagement, and abuse. Regulations on the medical industry should be reduced in order to allow free markets to work with less government interference.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare are important safety nets for the elderly and those in poverty. These programs should be reformed to reign in costs, mismanagement, and abuse. Regulations on the medical industry should be reduced in order to allow free markets to work with less government interference.
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 remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. As a Marine and the father of a Marine, I understand the importance of being able to explain to troops the mission and importance of the mission to America. If we cannot explain the mission and its direct impact to America in two or three sentences, we should think twice before committing our sons and daughters to battle.
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 remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. As a Marine and the father of a Marine, I understand the importance of being able to explain to troops the mission and importance of the mission to America. If we cannot explain the mission and its direct impact to America in two or three sentences, we should think twice before committing our sons and daughters to battle.
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.
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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.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
As Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." America is safest when it does not promote conflict, but it's enemies know it will act if provoked.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
As Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." America is safest when it does not promote conflict, but it's enemies know it will act if provoked.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who follow the legal process should be allowed to immigrate to the United States. Legal immigration is an important part of America's culture and values. Those who utilize illegal means or pseudo-legal loopholes to enter America should not be allowed to stay in the country.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who follow the legal process should be allowed to immigrate to the United States. Legal immigration is an important part of America's culture and values. Those who utilize illegal means or pseudo-legal loopholes to enter America should not be allowed to stay in the country.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is first in my life and I spend each morning spending time praying, reading, and meditating with God. I live my life based on spiritual principles like humility, open-mindedness, honesty, compassion, tolerance, and persistence. It has been a priority for my wife and I to instill these values in our children and to be an example of our spirituality to those with whom we come into contact.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is first in my life and I spend each morning spending time praying, reading, and meditating with God. I live my life based on spiritual principles like humility, open-mindedness, honesty, compassion, tolerance, and persistence. It has been a priority for my wife and I to instill these values in our children and to be an example of our spirituality to those with whom we come into contact.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting should be in-person and require photo identification, with limited exemptions. Paper ballots, instead of voting or counting machines, should used wherever possible. Poll watchers need to be able to adequately watch the counting of ballots and be able to challenge any issues, without fear of retaliation.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting should be in-person and require photo identification, with limited exemptions. Paper ballots, instead of voting or counting machines, should used wherever possible. Poll watchers need to be able to adequately watch the counting of ballots and be able to challenge any issues, without fear of retaliation.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe race is being used for political purposes to build certain narratives. America has a contentious history with race and has come a long way toward reaching our ideal of equality. "Anti-racism", which supports current racism to repair past racism, has recently gained popularity in certain circles. These ideas are inherently intolerant and against American values, especially equality under the law. If "Anti-racism" continues to spread, I believe we will be going backwards in terms of race relations, and that racism will become a domestic security threat.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe race is being used for political purposes to build certain narratives. America has a contentious history with race and has come a long way toward reaching our ideal of equality. "Anti-racism", which supports current racism to repair past racism, has recently gained popularity in certain circles. These ideas are inherently intolerant and against American values, especially equality under the law. If "Anti-racism" continues to spread, I believe we will be going backwards in terms of race relations, and that racism will become a domestic security threat.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. I have worked in the electric and gas industries most of my life and the regulations that are currently in place are more than enough to ensure our water and air stay clean.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. I have worked in the electric and gas industries most of my life and the regulations that are currently in place are more than enough to ensure our water and air stay clean.
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?
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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?
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Covarrubias https://www.coloradopolitics.com/hot-sheet/former-colorado-lawmaker-considers-run-for-congress-against-jason-crow/article_33168292-7b63-11e9-8703-ab94d3e75bd3.html https://sentinelcolorado.com/accordions/phil-covarrubias/ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/meet-a-colo-lawmaker-who-s-conservative-republican-and-a/article_1dc24094-ef8c-54d8-b607-b97cad0e0b90.html https://comcastnewsmakers.com/videos/2017/03/17/phil-covarrubias-state-representative/ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/hot-sheet/college-isnt-the-only-path-to-success-beyond-high-school-just-ask-phil-covarrubias/article_4cdf22af-95db-51e4-b5d2-2bcde2c5a677.html https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/politics-unplugged/college-alternatives-must-now-be-discussed-as-part-of-post-high-school-counseling
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Covarrubias https://www.coloradopolitics.com/hot-sheet/former-colorado-lawmaker-considers-run-for-congress-against-jason-crow/article_33168292-7b63-11e9-8703-ab94d3e75bd3.html https://sentinelcolorado.com/accordions/phil-covarrubias/ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/meet-a-colo-lawmaker-who-s-conservative-republican-and-a/article_1dc24094-ef8c-54d8-b607-b97cad0e0b90.html https://comcastnewsmakers.com/videos/2017/03/17/phil-covarrubias-state-representative/ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/hot-sheet/college-isnt-the-only-path-to-success-beyond-high-school-just-ask-phil-covarrubias/article_4cdf22af-95db-51e4-b5d2-2bcde2c5a677.html https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/politics-unplugged/college-alternatives-must-now-be-discussed-as-part-of-post-high-school-counseling
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
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?
I am a hard working, normal guy who decided to run for the first time in 2016 after being frustrated that no one in office represented people like me. I have a proven record of standing up to special interests and fighting for the everyday American, even when it has been costly to me and my family. I believe we are running out of time to leave our children the America I fought for in the Marine Corps. The USA must be the shining city on the hill, because there is no where else to go if we loose our freedoms.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a hard working, normal guy who decided to run for the first time in 2016 after being frustrated that no one in office represented people like me. I have a proven record of standing up to special interests and fighting for the everyday American, even when it has been costly to me and my family. I believe we are running out of time to leave our children the America I fought for in the Marine Corps. The USA must be the shining city on the hill, because there is no where else to go if we loose our freedoms.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
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
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?
Current Federal restrictions are enough to protect public safety when they are enforced.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current Federal restrictions are enough to protect public safety when they are enforced.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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