Ginger Shearer
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ginger Shearer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative District 15 Special Election, 2022
Race
Previous Races
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)
*Patriot Parents
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
"Voters searching for an intelligent, honest, hard-working, and family-oriented candidate to represent your District can count on Ginger L. Shearer. She is not a politician at all. She is single parent raising her daughter in our community, and she will fight for financial responsibility in Lansing and preserve our family values. I am supporting Ginger for State Representative, and you should too!" Dearborn City Councilman Robert A. Abraham Serving since 2002
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Chief James Craig (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
George Darany (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I think this is a very private matter. I believe the choice is between a woman and her doctor. However, I believe abortion should not be used as a form of birth control. More education in our schools, and at home are a must. Providing education about pregnancy and disease starts at home. Teaching morality starts at home. Right now, in our country, women of color are dying during childbirth at third world rates. Womens health issues should be one of our top priorities.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need greater incentives to stimulate our work force to create jobs, such as payroll tax cuts. Also, cut tax rate for small businesses.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Comprehensive targeted cuts of Democratic "pork" programs.
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?
Never
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Economic sanctions on countries that harbor terrorists.
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Drugs and human trafficking at our borders are at an all-time high. And are a threat to our border security. Human lives and safety are at stake. We must secure our border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This is a Federal Policy issue, and I am a candidate for State office. This is something that can only be decided at a federal level.
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.
Neutral
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. And, that we are all here together to help each other. I believe that children are our future. We must teach them morality and that begins at home.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Audits and updates of eligible voter registration records must be completed to maintain a high level of confidence in election results. More funding must be provided to continuously improve the election process, train election workers, update election equipment, and improve the integrity of the election system.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO
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.
B. Must be moderate regulations.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Improve the quality of life for citizens.
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).
N/A
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 candidate for State Representative in the new 3rd District. To a campaign focused on discussing the issues that matter most to the voters of the 3rd district. During my campaign, I will continue to present the facts clearly and honestly. My plan begins with safety at home-which means safe neighborhoods and schools, reducing crime throughout Dearborn, Melvindale, Detroit and protecting our police and first Responders. There can never be prosperity without law and order. The recent attacks on our police and first responders threaten our very way of life. My mission is to go to work for the Citizens of the 3rd District. It is time to make government work for the people. I will help secure dollars to ensure that the 3rd District gets its share of our states BILLIONS of DOLLARS in surplus funds. I will ensure these dollars go directly back into our community. My priorities are focused on correcting the critical needs in the 3rd District; a district that includes some of the most polluted zip codes in the nation, which affects the drinking water our children consume and impacts the quality of all our lives. That is why in order to transform my priorities into reality, I will work to ensure millions are allocated to replace existing lead pipes, to monitor contaminates in our drinking water, stormwater and wastewater and to help our disadvantaged parts of the district to increase drinking water infrastructure projects. My other priorities include delivering dollars from Lansing for public transportation projects and to expand affordable housing for people impacted by COVID-19. Tax reform is a pivotal part of this equation as well. While I acknowledge that my priorities are not alluring, they address some of the most critical needs and fundamental issues affecting the citizens of every corner of the 3rd District, from Dearborn to Melvindale to Detroit. I have no tolerance for government incompetence, no patience for injustice and no sympathy for prior leaders who have failed their citizens of our district. I will work to deliver dollars from Lansing directly back into our communities. This includes rebuilding our infrastructure by rebuilding the roads, highways, bridges, and railways of tomorrow. In turn, this will help create more jobs in the district. I will also work to rescue kids from failing schools by helping their parents send them to safe schools of their choice. To every parent who dreams for their child and every child who dreams for their future. I make this promise to you: I will fight for you. I will fight to lower property taxes. Increase funding for our schools. Increase funding for our police and fire departments and all first responders. I will fight to increase funding for our veterans and seniors. God Bless the voters of the 3rd district and all districts. and God Bless the United States of America! VOTE GINGER L. SHEARER FOR 3RD DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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
Mental Health and Community programs should be funded by its own divisions of government and funds should not be redirected out of the Police Department for these purposes.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law enforcement, at the local level, needs additional funding to remove illegal weapons from criminals and individuals that are not eligible to possess guns. Thorough background checks should be done. Appropriate training, education, technology, and other resources need to be available to keep illegal weapons and guns out of our neighborhoods and out of the hands of those who should not have access to them.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns DO NOT shoot people. Lawless people shoot people.
