

Austen Schauer Mr.
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Austen Schauer Mr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, B.S., 1979
Dickinson State College, Dickinsong, A.A., 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Submerge Church, Regular Attender, Calvary Baptist
Multiple positions, Salvation Army, Board member
Feed My Starving Children, Fundraiser, Park Christian School
Fundraiser, Valley Christian Leadership, Board Member
Cass County Jail Ministry, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
ND House Member, 4 Years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2019-2020
83%
2021
72%, 74% (cum.)†
2022
60%
2021
|100%
2019-2020
|83%
2021
|72%, 74% (cum.)†
2022
|60%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gov. Doug Burgum
House Majority Leader Chet Pollert
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
John Hoeven (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key votes from Vote Smart
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should never be allowed unless the physician deems it necessary for the 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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Make it simple. One card. Each person pays 10% of their income.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overall reduction of 1% for each of the next 10 years.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
No circumstances.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain. Other taxpayer-funded programs can be used as determined by Congress.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Local control. The decision to require vaccinations is up to the school district and employer.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Lead with strength. One never can eradicate anything. Be strong and not afraid to use your strength when necessary.
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?
I support legal immigration. Rule of law.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly 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 Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None. Our voting laws in North Dakota are excellent.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is always a threat to personal relationships.
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.
We have to be responsible in our use of land but yes, some federal environmental laws go way too far.
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?
To protect people.
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).
Did not answer
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 full support of law enforcement, parental control of their kids in education and 2nd Amendment rights. I also fully support veterans, victims of crime and the vulnerable; elderly, disabled and the unborn.
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 did not support any further gun control legislation. It is not the gun that causes harm. It is the person using the gun. They need to be held accountable for their actions.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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