
Mike Erickson
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Erickson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Portland State University, Portland, B.S. Business
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Tigard Kiwanis, Maurice Lucas Foundation Board, League of Minority Voters, Catholic Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
See Website for list at mikeericksonforcongress.org
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Club for Growth (2022)
Republican Jewish Coalition (2022)
WinRed (2022)
Republican National Committee (2008)
State Republican Party Organizations (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (39)
Greater Tomorrow PAC (2024)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2024)
Razor PAC (2024)
Adrian Smith (2022)
Barry Loudermilk (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, rape and incest
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Should be states rights as it is now
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce regulation, reduce the death tax, cut spending, lower inflation through better economic policies, reduce gas prices by becoming energy independent
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Should protect individuals' religious convictions
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only under severe emergency circumstances
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
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.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, because they are one of our largest and longest democratic partner in the Middle East
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Lack of proper benefits for Veterans along with not giving the military enough support
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?
Individuals who follow traditional protocols to gain citizenship
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, raised Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar and Wind
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Public safety, education, infrastructure and support to the most vulnerable
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce existing laws
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