Greg Stemen

Republican | North Dakota

Candidate Profile*

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Greg Stemen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 27


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Greg Stemen websites
Greg Stemen email
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EDUCATION

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN, MS Ed Leadership, 2001

Valley City State University, Valley City, ND, BS Math Ed, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Homeward Animal Shelter, Board Member, ND State Board of Higher Education

Member, Vice-Chair, ND State Veterans Home Board, Member, Vice-Chair

United Way, Volunteer, Great Plains Food Bank

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

ND State Representative, Almost 2 years

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*Patriot Parents

ND District 27 Republicans

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

F-M Realtors Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Think Big America (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key votes from Vote Smart

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only in the case of rape, incest or the life of the mother is threatened.

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Simplified. Flat tax would be simple and easy to understand.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

International aid. Reduce government agencies that serve little or no purpose or duplicate other services. Way too inefficient.

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?

Extreme Emergency only. Matter of life and death, only.


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.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

If the welfare of employees is threatened. (Healthcare)


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Don't know that it's possible to eradicate. Education about the religion is always helpful. Pockets of evil exist in many different factions and religions, unfortunately. Allowing people to protect themselves at all times is valuable, if they choose.

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.

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?

Legal immigrants and wartime refugees only. All through the legal process!!!


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

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.

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

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 and those values are something I try to live up to every day. Those values inspire me to be a better person every day. I believe our country was founded on those values and that is why our country is the greatest country in the world.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Shorten early voting. Make photo ID mandatory.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I believe people abuse the term "racism". Some racism exists, no question. However, too many misuse the word and apply it in too many instances that have nothing to do with race. Everything has become offensive to too many people. If people just "Treat People Right", the world would be simpler and better.

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 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 minimize regulation and stay out of the way of the general public and let them do amazing things.

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?

Very Conservative

I consider myself a strong 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?

Workforce and Local Control, Fiscal Responsibility are all things I strongly support improving.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Age requirements. Competency requirements.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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