David C. Atkin
Republican | Utah
Candidate Profile*
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David C. Atkin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Dixie High School, St. George, GED, 82
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Utah State House Rep, 2022
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Patriot Parents
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican National Committee (2020)
Steve Scalise (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the instance rape, or if to have the child would in danger mother or child.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
This or any business should not be funded using taxpayer money.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
I do not support these laws due to the fact that there are always loop holes in the lw.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes would be a flat rate of 8% state, and 15% federal.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would need to go through the spending and really look into it.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I think we already spend too much money, and to this point in time, it has made no difference. I am in favor of taxes following the student.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
It should always be up to the business owner, period.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance should it happens, it is a direct violation of the US constitution.
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.
If you need healthcare you should maintain insurance to get it, unless a health problem makes that impossible. I do not think a mandatory tax is fair to all those who do it the right way.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I would need to look into that a bit more.
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
No, due to the fact that we have no business telling them what to do when our own national security is under threat.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We don't know or vet all the people who come to this country vis the southern border, it needs to be locked down.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should be able to vet anybody coming to our country through the government of the country they come form all the way back to the time of birth.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I think the parents should be able to decide where their own children attend school. Let's face it, the public schools aren't doing a good job.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
I myself have those values but I do not see the need to push them on others.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
There are too many protected classes now, and they are used as weapons.
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 was raised to believe this. Nothing I have seen has changed my mind.
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 Christian, but I have my own way of abiding by it.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
People should not vote without proof of who they are, it permits fraud if it happens.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
First of all, I would make sure that dropboxes are not allowed by law, and you'd need to vote in person unless there are special circumstances. 1. Military service 2. Physical reasons 3. Machines can't be used unless they are not internet connected.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has been used by the left for years to get laws passed, it is a bit like the boy who cried wolf.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
The USA should do everything it can to remain at the top of its game on all energy fronts.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To make sure that the state is correctly run, and to create better ways to run it. To follow the state and federal constitution to the letter. Always get the people's input before making big changes.
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).
There re none yet, I am new to this.
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 am running because I think we need help with new ideas to get things done that truly help our state.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I would go solely by the US constitution.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
