Steven Everly
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steven Everly
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
knoxville high school, Knoxville, grad., 12
demc. electronics, Ankeny, 1.5
WORK & MILITARY
abc of iowa, techer, 3
master electrician, ia.,ne.,sd.,mi.,kn.,, 33
hormel, maintenance, 8
Ardent Lighting Group LLC, Chief, 33
AFFILIATIONS
St.Anthony Ch./Kc./Birthright, Lifetime Member, ABC,IA./Farm Bureau/NFIB/
Member, NRA/IFC/, Lifetime Member
Family Leader, Member, Ia.Faith&Freedom Coalition
Member, Marion Co. Republicans, Officer
Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Member, Write your Congressman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate of Iowa, -8
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Steve Scheffler
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
Ted Cruz (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
none
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Since LBJ stole the Social Security trust fund which many Americans do not know or understand. All we have is IOUs that people expect to be paid. Politicians have spent the money to buy our votes. We have an obligation to take care of the people there require Social Security to live on. We need to craft a plan for the younger population to move away from Social Security and be responsible for their own retirement. As a society we have forgotten that our children are supposed to support us in our old age. Now many children think it's the responsibility of their parents to supply them with a comfortable life. This will be one of the greatest challenges that we all have to face. I am 69 years old I never thought the Social Security would ever last this long.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All spending that the federal government is not allowed to be involved in buyer Constitution. Our Constitution is to free us from government. If you want government involvement in your life seek it from the state, County or city government.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
We have freedom of religion not freedom from religion there is nothing in the Constitution that contains the separation of church and state. Are we governed by a constitution or 5 out of 9 men and women in black robes. They should be the weakest of the 3 branches of government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
The infirmed, the elderly, the disabled, those who cannot get insurance or cannot afford it should be helped by the County health Department to secure their our healthcare needs. Local governments should be involved to assist these people. The federal government should not be involved in these issues it should all be controlled locally. I also believe that organizations church groups should be able to join together and by health insurance across state lines as a group. For instance the national Realty Association, religious groups, trade organizations, any large group of people that can be self-insured or purchase health insurance across state lines and get federal government completely out of the health insurance business.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
I do not have an answer for this question Islam is a religion of submission. Without a Reformation of Islam this conflict will probably never end. If you study Mohammed's, his preaching will for Medina was close to Christianity but after Medina and turned very dark. It is hard for Christians who believe in a loving and forgiving God to understand the Islamic faith. It is more a political movement mixed with religion and it requires submission of its followers and slaves of all others. We have religious freedom in the United States and as long as we live in peace with each other this is as close as were going to get.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
My ancestors were forced into coming to the United States as conscripts, German soldiers fighting for the British. They had no choice but they took the opportunity to become American citizens. I believe that people who want to come to the United States legally and with our blessing should have the opportunity to do so. But this cannot be an endless stream of people and we can't support the world. They can come if they want to make a better world for our country and themselves but there has to be limits.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a man who the power of Jesus Christ have saved my life countless times. I am nothing but a flawed man praying for my own salvation. And draw strength from his teachings.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have fought for the life of the unborn and children my entire life. My wife and I have 5 adopted kids, we have many foster children that have gone through our house I presently have 12 grandchildren. I would rather be judged on the things that I do behind the curtain that other people would rather hide it from the world.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I've had a job since I was 9 years old and the 69 years I've been alive I've always had a job. A list of some of the jobs I've had garbage, collector, farmhand, making concrete block, truck driver. Pilot, racecar driver, Electrician, concrete finisher, construction supervisor, lineman, teacher, meat processing plant, business owner with my wife for 33 years father, husband for 40 years, a Christian. A man who's worked in many foreign countries dealt with socialist governments, been a worker and owner person who gives out Paychex, taxpayer, a man who loves his country and his neighbor.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have a Constitution we have the First Amendment and the 2nd that is the only limitation necessary.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Directed right out of her Constitution life liberty and happiness [property]. Without life our Constitution has no meaning and I believe that this document was inspired by God. Next to try to get our fiscal house in order before our government completely collapses. 3rd term limits for not just elected officials but all positions in government. These are all lofty goals but it does not mean we can't try.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As a father of mixed race children I see nothing in the color of a man's skin but only in the content of this character. The people that preach racism every time someone disagrees with him are truly the problem. God does not look upon the color of a man's skin but on the color of the soul.
