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


Links

Mike Erickson websites Mike Erickson emailFacebookXYouTubeLinkedIn

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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