

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
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
2021
90%
2021
70%, 70% (cum.)†
2022
60%
2021
43%
2021
|70%, 70% (cum.)†
2022
|60%
2021
|43%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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