Beth Socia

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Beth Socia


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 4


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Saddleback College, Irvine, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Assembly’s of God, Teacher

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The mothers life is in danger.

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We need to abolish the IRS

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We need to take a good look at our welfare and unemployment services. They should be temporary help, not life long dependents.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree

Everyone who desires to further their education should have the opportunity!


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

We should not be forcing our beliefs on others.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Can’t think of a reason off hand.


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.

B comes the closes, but we need to repeal Obamacare. I have not had medical insurance since along with many others.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Not sure what you mean? Are we talking individual or as an organization?


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Finish building the wall and round up those who have already entered the United States illegally and return them back!

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

Israel belongs to God!


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Finish building the wall.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those seeking safety and those with a job offer.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Money should follow the child.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

America was founded on Christian values.

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

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.

God’s word is the authoritative laws and rules that we should live by. Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior of the world.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need voter ID

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter ID, no drop boxes, ban dominion machines.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Depends on what group/organization one belongs too.

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.

A We need to modify or resend those that are already existing.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Establish justice, domestic tranquility, represent the concerns of the people, provide peace and safety to mention a few.

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).

I’m a Conservative because I believe in the well being of others, safety, lower taxes, ability to live comfortably without relying on government.

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?

We need lower taxes, cheaper gas, food on the shelves, less government and more power to the people.


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 back the blue. I worked in Law Enforcement for 8 years and was married to a Police Sergeant for 22 years. They have my support.

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?

Those under psychiatric care should not be able to own guns.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

It’s not the dealers or manufacturers fault but the person who pulls the trigger.

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