
Mariya Calkins
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mariya Calkins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
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
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Anthony Sabatini
*Conservative Watch USA
Matt Gaetz
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
Tommy Gregory
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Congressman Matt Gaetz
State Representative Anthony Sabatini
State Representative Tommy Gregory
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Alex Andrade (2022)
Mike Hill (2018)
Ron Desantis (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Florida Conservative Leadership Fund (2022)
Florida First Forever (2022)
Matt Gaetz (2022)
Tami Donnally (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate received an "Ally" rating from Florida Family Action.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life is a precious gift from God. We must defend it at every opportunity. I am committed to fight for Pre-Born children and advocate for right to Life. I had the opportunity to work on pro-life "Heartbeat Bill". It is time to END ABORTION in our state and recognize constitutional protections for the Pre-Born. I thank President Trump for appointing the justices who made overturning Roe v. Wade ruling possible.
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would support cutting and eliminating the sales tax on commercial leases and the reduction of property taxes by pegging the overall increase to some type of index and also moving toward some sort of swap for a tax and fee increase.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should not spend taxpayer's money to benefit private sector. My main focus in the legislature would be on expanding our roads and highways, modernizing bridges, and assisting with public transit projects as needed.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
The government should never close churches under any circumstances.
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.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly 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.
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
Strongly 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 strong Christian believer. I am a member of Midway Baptist Church. My faith in Jesus is my core value and my guiding principle. I would never compromise my Christian beliefs and would never support any legislation that contradicts my Chrisian values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the proper role of Government in society is the way Constitution prescribes it. Government is instituted among men, by the consent of the governed to protect our unalienable rights. And if government becomes oppressive it is the right of the people to abolish it, and to institute new government.
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
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.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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