Kent Stevens

Republican | West Virginia

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kent Stevens


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Collins Career Center, Getaway, Ohio, Associates in Applied Science, 2006

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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.

Choose not to answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Direct endangerment of mother’s life or under the direction of a medical Doctor.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

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

Retirement and social security should not be taxable income.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

I don’t know enough about it to answer correctly. I also don’t see anything wrong with the relationship as it sits at this moment.


HEALTHCARE

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

Im not sure 5000 words is enough to give an adequate answer to this question. Are we talking about the old vaccines that have been tried and proven or the new vaccines that are in my opinion rushed and still somewhat experimental. My interest in what is best for the public both short and long term. Furthermore I believe in a person’s individual right to make decisions based on their personal beliefs, research, and wants.

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 should be able to bargain for the best price from the pharmaceutical companies.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

The United States has become too involved in others’ policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.

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

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

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

Continue to monitor the activity of known threats and intervene when necessary. Complete eradication of the threat of Islamic terrorism is impossible but I believe it can effectively controlled through surveillance, diplomatic relationships, and minimal violence. I also believe in not supporting businesses and organizations that contribute to known terrorist organizations.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

I believe that we should take extensive measures to secure our southern borders but at the same time make immigration easier for the hispanic people. Documentation should be an easy and quick process and work and travel visa’s easily obtained. Approved applicants should be given ITIN numbers and check in dates within reasonable distances of their desired locations. The Hispanic community provides a diverse cultural enrichment as well as a great resource in the labor force.

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Neutral

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone that seeks to improve their quality of life and the quality of life of their fellow Americans.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God is Love.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Same as the DMV, photo ID with a voter’s registration card. I don’t believe this is too much to ask when so much is at stake in our elections.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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

I believe racism comes in all forms and none can be tolerated. All known radical racist organizations should be considered a threat to the United States and handled accordingly.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

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.

I believe a balanced compromise from both sides can be reached that will allow for environmental safety and not strain the economy.


ABOUT YOU

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).

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?

Did not answer


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?

I believe there are enough restrictions guns and their owners.

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

Strongly Disagree

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