Kevin Whiteford

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Kevin Whiteford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 38


Incumbent

No


Links

Kevin Whiteford websites Facebook

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, MST (Masters of Science in Taxation), 1995

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, BS Accounting, 1986

Passed CPA Exam, Chicago, CPA, May 1986

WORK & MILITARY

WHITEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., Owner/President, October 1999 – Present

WHITEFORD TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD., Owner/President, November 1997 – Present

WHITEFORD PROPERTIES, INC., Owner/President, December 2002 - Present

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, PART-TIME FACULTY, June 1997 - December 2001

BLACKMAN KALLICK, TAX MANAGER, February 1997 - November 1997

PANDUIT CORPORATION, TAX DIRECTOR, November 1991 - February 1997

KPMG PEAT MARWICK, TAX SUPERVISOR, January 1991 - November 1991

LAVENTHOL & HORWATH, TAX SENIOR, November 1988 - November 1990

TOUCHE ROSS & COMPANY, SENIOR AUDITOR, September 1986 - November 1988

AFFILIATIONS

St Basil Catholic Church, Parishioner/Contributor, People Helping People

Contributor/Supporter, Reach the Forgotten, Contributor/Supporter

The Friends of the Blue Star Trail, Contributor/Supporter/Originator, Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy

Contributor/Supporter, Boy's & Girls Club of Southwest Michigan, Contributor/Supporter

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

DDA - City of South Haven, 6

Republican Delegate Casco Twp, 10

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Michigan State House of Representative - 38th District, 2

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

Right to Life of Michigan

*Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan

Michigan Right to Life PAC

Michigan Freedom Network

OTHER (2)

Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC

Michigan Health Choice Alliance

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Dan Abbott - Van Buren County Sheriff

Frank Baker - Allegan County Sheriff

Wes Smigielski - Coloma Police Chief

Julie Wuerfel - Berrien County Commissioner

Bob Genetski - Allegan County Clerk

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)

John James (2024)

William P. "Bill" Huizenga (2024)

Nesbitt for Michigan (2023)

Republican National Committee (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (38)

Bob Genetski (2024)

Nancy De Boer (2024)

Rachelle Smit (2024)

Green Thumb Leadership (2023)

Meerman Majority Fund (2023)


OTHER INFORMATION

Kevin Whiteford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life and health of mother, rape and incest.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.

Strongly Disagree

I believe in comfort measures.


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Set by the free market.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None

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

Strongly Disagree

If I don't like what I am getting or don't like the treatment of a certain small business owner, I will choose to go elsewhere.


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

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

none


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes - They have been a democratic friendly ally for years.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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.

Neutral

I personally believe in my marriage to my wife, but it is NOT my responsibility nor the governments to dictate who to love and enter into a sacred and legal contract with and commit their life to.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian, I believe in God and Jesus Christ


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need a photo ID for almost everything in this country and therefore, we should be required to supply a photo ID to respect the most important right as an American citizen and that is the right to vote!

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

NO

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

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Very Limited because the United States was created to provide the power to govern to the 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?

Very Conservative

Fiscal responsibility and maximum personal freedoms.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Choose not to answer

I believe that the school systems along with their local boards need to decide how they wish to keep the children SAFE!

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