Matt McAreavy
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt McAreavy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 91
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, AA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
University of Iowa, Facilities Mechanic
AFFILIATIONS
Saint Mary's Church Council, Council Member, Clear Creek Amana Boosters
Board Member, Clear Creek Amana Baseball Club, Co-Founder
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Clear Creek Amana Board of Education (Vice President-3 years), 2014-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the very limited situations in which the mother's life is in grave 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.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
More important than change the code is eliminating the waste and corruption in our governmental institutions.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Across the board cuts excluding military expenditures, Social Security and Medicaid
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only when it can be proven that eminent harm is likely.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only in the most extreme cases when it can be proven to be effective and harmless. Long term testing (10-20 years is the historical model) needs to be completed to verify it's effectiveness and it's safety. It should never be mandated for non-life-threatening situations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything in it's power that can be done while limiting the exposure of our military men and women to dangerous situations.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who go through the legal process.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I would love to insure that parents are permitted to remove their children from failing schools. That being said most voucher legislation simply removes funding from the very schools we complain are failing. Vouchers are inherently inequitable to rural families who don't have another educational option in their area.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I don't believe in separating people into different classes with different standards of judication. All people should be awarded the same rights under our constitution.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate reported to iVoterguide that he intended to answer the question as "Disagree".
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Choose not to answer
I do not have the ability to speak for God.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe all people were created equal by God and we are all expected to treat each other as such.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Remote voting should be limited to those who have limited mobility. Voting is not just a Right it is also a Responsibility and Duty. A little effort and inconvenience on the behalf of the voter is not to much to ask of people lucky enough to be able to exercise this Right.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Loaded question. All forms of extremism present a possible threat.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect it's citizens from all threats to their safety and to their freedoms- Foreign and Domestic. Including the government itself.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 a strong advocate for Veteran Affairs, cleaning up confusing Educational Finance regulations, protecting citizen's Rights and helping farmers navigate an ever changing world economy.
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?
No restrictions need to be added. If we want to reduce gun violence we need to enforce the laws on the books. Increase the mandatory minimums for those who illegally obtain a weapon or those use one while committing a crime.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
