Dwight Harold Kiefert
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile*
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dwight Harold Kiefert
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 24
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
VCHS, Valley City, 1975
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Farm Bureau, Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2012-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2022
100%
2021
80%
2021
80%, 63% (cum.)†
2021
|100%
2022
|100%
2021
|80%, 63% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
North Dakota Family Alliance Action
Save America PAC
OTHER (1)
*North Dakota Association of Builders
OTHER INFORMATION
Key votes from Vote Smart
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Save the life of mother which is very uncommon
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Save the life of mother which is very uncommon
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion should not be funded with tax dollars
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion should not be funded with tax dollars
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
This practice could lead to abuse
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
This practice could lead to abuse
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Elimination of wasteful spending should be sought after and implemented
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Elimination of wasteful spending should be sought after and implemented
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Illegal alien benefits, government subsidized green energy funding.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Illegal alien benefits, government subsidized green energy funding.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
After high- school it should be the responsibility of the individual what their continued education direction should be, more emphasis should be placed on trade schools.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
After high- school it should be the responsibility of the individual what their continued education direction should be, more emphasis should be placed on trade schools.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The individual should have the right to make their own decisions how best to operate their business.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The individual should have the right to make their own decisions how best to operate their business.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if it has been determined that there is an imminent threat to the community, such as violence. Freedom of religion is one of our constitutional rights.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if it has been determined that there is an imminent threat to the community, such as violence. Freedom of religion is one of our constitutional rights.
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.
I do not see total government supplied healthcare as being the best option for the best quality of care. Our present system is probably our best option.
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.
I do not see total government supplied healthcare as being the best option for the best quality of care. Our present system is probably our best option.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When you are caring for others an employer should have the right to decide how to handle the situation, likewise, it should be the individuals right whether to take a vaccination.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When you are caring for others an employer should have the right to decide how to handle the situation, likewise, it should be the individuals right whether to take a vaccination.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Prevent them from entering our country. Monitor closely their activities and if a threat presents itself to the citizens of our country actions should be considered.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Prevent them from entering our country. Monitor closely their activities and if a threat presents itself to the citizens of our country actions should be considered.
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
The Palestinians have always been involved with terrorism activities towards Israel. I believe Israel has bent over backwards trying to appease the Palestinians why their idea is to push Israel into the ocean.
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
The Palestinians have always been involved with terrorism activities towards Israel. I believe Israel has bent over backwards trying to appease the Palestinians why their idea is to push Israel into the ocean.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The present administration has not only dropped the ball, it’s nowhere to be found. We cannot afford to have millions of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border. This has led to uncontrolled importation of illegal drugs, Fontanel overdose is now the leading cause of death in individuals 18-45 years old. There is enough of this drug in our country to kill the entire population seven times over.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The present administration has not only dropped the ball, it’s nowhere to be found. We cannot afford to have millions of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border. This has led to uncontrolled importation of illegal drugs, Fontanel overdose is now the leading cause of death in individuals 18-45 years old. There is enough of this drug in our country to kill the entire population seven times over.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration should continue, refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine should be more of our guideline operations.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration should continue, refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine should be more of our guideline operations.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Everyone should have the right to guide their childrens education.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Everyone should have the right to guide their childrens education.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Without the Bible, there are no rules. Only man made laws. A marriage without Christian guidelines is almost surely doomed. There are no rules, do whatever you want, no reason to be faithful.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Without the Bible, there are no rules. Only man made laws. A marriage without Christian guidelines is almost surely doomed. There are no rules, do whatever you want, no reason to be faithful.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly 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
Strongly Agree
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
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.
I wasn’t a Christian until losing my eight year old son. I didn’t want to hope there was a Heaven, I wanted to know for sure. I looked into different religions and found that only Christianity has a living Savior. All the evidence to prove the Bible, the Crucifiction exists if people will just look at it. Archeological discoveries, documentation of eyewitness accounts of Jesus ministry and miracles is all there. I now can know that I will see my son again. I wrote the book, “On Our Way Home”, to share with others who have lost loved ones who are searching for direction. Before running for office besides farming, I was involved in the ministry. I served 7 years on an evangelism team that allowed me travel all the way from Brownsville Tx to Seattle Wa sharing my testimony and conducting seminars on how to reach out to others. I have a genuine care for others that led me to get involved in politics. I serve on the Human services Committee where we address issues pertaining to the most vulnerable population. I want to preserve what we enjoy in our state for future generations. I really enjoy visiting with people about the message of Salvation.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I wasn’t a Christian until losing my eight year old son. I didn’t want to hope there was a Heaven, I wanted to know for sure. I looked into different religions and found that only Christianity has a living Savior. All the evidence to prove the Bible, the Crucifiction exists if people will just look at it. Archeological discoveries, documentation of eyewitness accounts of Jesus ministry and miracles is all there. I now can know that I will see my son again. I wrote the book, “On Our Way Home”, to share with others who have lost loved ones who are searching for direction. Before running for office besides farming, I was involved in the ministry. I served 7 years on an evangelism team that allowed me travel all the way from Brownsville Tx to Seattle Wa sharing my testimony and conducting seminars on how to reach out to others. I have a genuine care for others that led me to get involved in politics. I serve on the Human services Committee where we address issues pertaining to the most vulnerable population. I want to preserve what we enjoy in our state for future generations. I really enjoy visiting with people about the message of Salvation.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID needs to be number one, more concern for fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID needs to be number one, more concern for fraud.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It can be if it involves terroristic actions.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It can be if it involves terroristic actions.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
I don’t believe people should be held accountable for actions of others two generations ago.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
I don’t believe people should be held accountable for actions of others two generations ago.
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 When we have clean coal plants and enough coal to supply our needs for 600 years, why do we want to shut down what used to be low cost energy and sell our coal to China that has no pollution controls? The present administration is causing the skyrocketing price of energy by not utilizing our own sources. Excel energy has projected to get above the 50% green energy will raise your electric bill by 20 to 30 times making electricity unaffordable.
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 When we have clean coal plants and enough coal to supply our needs for 600 years, why do we want to shut down what used to be low cost energy and sell our coal to China that has no pollution controls? The present administration is causing the skyrocketing price of energy by not utilizing our own sources. Excel energy has projected to get above the 50% green energy will raise your electric bill by 20 to 30 times making electricity unaffordable.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
It just makes common sense to use our own energy and resources.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
It just makes common sense to use our own energy and resources.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To defend our country from outside threats. To maintain our country’s infrastructure. To promote an atmosphere where we can work and live.
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
I would say very conservative but we now have an extremist group wanting to abolish our government.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To defend our country from outside threats. To maintain our country’s infrastructure. To promote an atmosphere where we can work and live.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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
I would say very conservative but we now have an extremist group wanting to abolish our 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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I have a genuine care for people and will use my experience to do my best to represent them. My voting record speaks for itself. C-Pac has rated my performance in the top 24% of the nations conservative Legislators.
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 have a genuine care for people and will use my experience to do my best to represent them. My voting record speaks for itself. C-Pac has rated my performance in the top 24% of the nations conservative Legislators.
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
As long as proper procedures are followed
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police departments need their funding, mental health is the source of most of the issues police have to deal with. Normal people do not shoot people they do not even know for no apparent reason. Our mental illness problems need to be addressed, twenty two years ago they took off after we shut down the mental institutions and just turned them all loose. Our prisons are half filled with the mentally I’ll that has become the default mental institution. We need the police and mental illness fund
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
As long as proper procedures are followed
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police departments need their funding, mental health is the source of most of the issues police have to deal with. Normal people do not shoot people they do not even know for no apparent reason. Our mental illness problems need to be addressed, twenty two years ago they took off after we shut down the mental institutions and just turned them all loose. Our prisons are half filled with the mentally I’ll that has become the default mental institution. We need the police and mental illness fund
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to keep criminals locked up and deal with the mentally ill population.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
It’s not the gun that goes out and commits crime, it’s the career criminal, the felon in possession of a firearm, the illegal immigrants, and mentally I’ll people who are committing these crimes. The leading weapon used to kill people is their bare hands. You can’t control criminals by disarming law abiding citizens.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to keep criminals locked up and deal with the mentally ill population.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
It’s not the gun that goes out and commits crime, it’s the career criminal, the felon in possession of a firearm, the illegal immigrants, and mentally I’ll people who are committing these crimes. The leading weapon used to kill people is their bare hands. You can’t control criminals by disarming law abiding citizens.
