Shad Clayton
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shad Clayton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Associates of Arts, 1999
Western Illinois University, Macomb, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Iowa Army National Guard, Combat Engineer, 1996-2004
AFFILIATIONS
Cover My 6 Iowa (Veterans Aid Nonprofit), Vice President, Keokuk Hall Of Fame Foundation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Current State Senator & Iowa 3rd District U.S. Congressional Candidate Zach Nunn
Former West Des Moines City Council Member Ted Ohmart
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ann Meyer (2021)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a man of God, my world view is based solely on the word of God and what it reveals about his will. When Gods plan is altered to reflect man's perspective, the result is cultural chaos. When we read what the word says about Gods nature, social order, and the foundation of his kingdom on earth, it reveals a clear disconnect between the divine blueprint of God's will and and man's response it when it comes to life and who is ultimately responsible. The first conflict is the notion that life does not begin until conception. This misconception has led us to believe that problem is solved by addressing the flaws of the fruit that we can see in the physical, instead of going back to the sin at the root, which is unseen in the spiritual. { For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12) Next, according we must reject the thought that life starts in the womb.{ Before I formed you in the womb I knew you before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5). So that means that Jeremiah's life preceded the womb. We know that God is the creator and life was in him. { For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. (John 5:25) We also know that God created man in his image.. { Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, (Our meaning Father/Son/Spirit) according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over [g]all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. So God created man in His own image. (Gen 1:26-27) So if life was in God, and he granted that life creating power to the Son, and man was created in there image, according to their likenesses, then life is in the seed of man. That is why man is the one held responsible in Gods social order. However, from the beginning man has tried to shift his responsibilities to woman. In the garden when eve bit into the apple nothing happened. But then Adam bit into the apple and scripture says then their eyes were open and they were naked and ashamed. Adam was to step up and take responsibility and protect Eve and obey God but he did not. It was Adam's duty to love. God gave Adam a second opportunity to make things right and he failed a second time. When God asked him if he had eaten from the tree, instead of taking responsibility, he immediately blamed Eve. { Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 26 so that He might sanctify the church, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word [of God], 27 so that [in turn] He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy [set apart for God] and blameless. (Ephesians 25-27). We are experiencing social chaos because we are out of alignment with God's social order. Man is not the focus of the "right to life" movement. But scripture tells us that in order for Gods kingdom to thrive on earth, the foundation is man taking responsibility and submitting to God then woman will fall under the divine authority,. Had taken the apple from Eve and asked God for forgiveness after cleansing her word and presented her blameless before they never would have been expelled from the garden. Today we find ourselves once again the focus is on Eve and man has made himself into a false idol and when that happens God abandons and chaos ensues as illustrated all throughout scripture. For us to protect life we must put the focus back on Adam and get Kingdom men to rise.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
This is question N/A if we align with the spiritual principals above
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I do not support assisted suicide however I do believe it is an individual choice to refuse resuscitation or to be kept on life support indefinitely
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
N/A
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
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?
none
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
No property taxes for retirees
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
N/A
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People with no violent criminal history who are able to become productive tax paying members that contribute to society and are loyal to our Nation and the constitution
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support our Law enforcement. However they must be held to the same standard as citizens they are sworn to protect. Many department policies allow for ones constitutional rights to be violated and this must be addressed. A citizen's constitutional rights should not be able to be violated simply because of doing ones job. We must reevaluate these policies and insure that the protection of the individual freedoms and liberties of all people is the highest priority
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?
Guns are not the problem, people are the problem. I believe we have a heart problem in America and until we address that, it doesn't matter if people use guns or slingshots we are still gonna have violence. We must focus our attention on expanding mental health issues and recourses
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To preserve protect and defend the constitutional rights and liberties of all 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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
On my campaign Facebook page there is a link to my interview on the Simon Conway March 26th
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'm running to be a voice of reason and fairness that represents the everyday citizen. I am a visible verbal follower of Jesus Christ that believes in putting people before politics
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
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I work to be a visible verbal follower of Jesus Christ in all things as my primary duty is to go forth and make disciples as the Great Commission instructs but not by words by my life example.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Make election day a national holiday.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it has always been a top 3 threat according to the FBI
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
Do not think cash payments based on race alone are appropriate. However those who are direct decadents of slaves on American soil should pay no or reduced federal income taxes like native Americans up to 250k. Individuals who's family experienced unjust financial loss due to racial attacks like Tulsa 1921 or property loss due to government imposed racism such as the FHA red lining policies, farms and land seizures should get direct payment with value appreciation
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 must find a balance between stewardship and fairness to business
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Choose not to answer
