Chuck Smith
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chuck Smith
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
American River Junior College, Sacramento, AA, 1975
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Sgt. E-5, 5
AFFILIATIONS
VFW, Member, Trauma Intervention Program
volunteer, Sutter County Grand Jury, volunteer for 2 years-Last year as the Foreperson
Sacramento Police Officers Association, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Charlie Matthews
Shelly Roquel
Superior Auto Group
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the Mothers life
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the Mothers life
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Our Constitution gives the right and protects the freedom of religion
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Our Constitution gives the right and protects the freedom of religion
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No one should be forced to violate their moral or religious beliefs
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No one should be forced to violate their moral or religious beliefs
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The State has no right to infringe upon the fundamental rights of the church. Our Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The State has no right to infringe upon the fundamental rights of the church. Our Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion.
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
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
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
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 Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Our Intelligent Agencies need to identify, monitor and track all of the Islamic terrorist groups/cells worldwide. Appropriate action should be taken when necessary to prevent any attack on America and /or American citizen's.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Our Intelligent Agencies need to identify, monitor and track all of the Islamic terrorist groups/cells worldwide. Appropriate action should be taken when necessary to prevent any attack on America and /or American citizen's.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. That decision should be decided between an individual and their doctor. Your health is your choice.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. That decision should be decided between an individual and their doctor. Your health is your choice.
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
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
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Make it more simple and fair across the board
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Make it more simple and fair across the board
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrates should be allowed into the United States using the legal process of our Immigration Laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrates should be allowed into the United States using the legal process of our Immigration Laws.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
If Officers are following the lawful departmental policy, They are following the law and doing nothing wrong.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
If Officers are following the lawful departmental policy, They are following the law and doing nothing wrong.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
If there is a need to fund mental health and community programs, that funding should come from other sources instead of the police budget. The police departments need to use the funding they have on making our streets safe for the community. The police need to fight crime to keep the people safe.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
If there is a need to fund mental health and community programs, that funding should come from other sources instead of the police budget. The police departments need to use the funding they have on making our streets safe for the community. The police need to fight crime to keep the people safe.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I agree with background checks to keep guns out of the hands of people that should not be a gunowner
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I agree with background checks to keep guns out of the hands of people that should not be a gunowner
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Crimes are committed by the suspect, not the gun or the dealers/manufacturers.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Crimes are committed by the suspect, not the gun or the dealers/manufacturers.
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?
Conservative
I am a conservative Christian.
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 am a conservative Christian.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
93Q radio station in Yuba City, Ca.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
93Q radio station in Yuba City, Ca.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a Marine Vietnam combat Veteran, Retired Law enforcement Officer ( 13 years as a street cop ), Husband, Father and Grandfather. I am a Patriot, Warrior, and a fighter. I have fought all of my life for our wonderful Country and I cannot stand by and watch America being destroyed. As a Marine, we never gave up. My promise to you is this: As your U.S. Senator, I will fight for you, the people, and I will never quit until we have won back our country. God bless America.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a Marine Vietnam combat Veteran, Retired Law enforcement Officer ( 13 years as a street cop ), Husband, Father and Grandfather. I am a Patriot, Warrior, and a fighter. I have fought all of my life for our wonderful Country and I cannot stand by and watch America being destroyed. As a Marine, we never gave up. My promise to you is this: As your U.S. Senator, I will fight for you, the people, and I will never quit until we have won back our country. God bless America.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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 am a true believer in Jesus Christ my Lord. I pray to him many times a day and ask for His guidance and strength to serve Him as He wishes. My values are truth, goodness and righteousness.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a true believer in Jesus Christ my Lord. I pray to him many times a day and ask for His guidance and strength to serve Him as He wishes. My values are truth, goodness and righteousness.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Stop mail-in voting except under certain circumstances. Use paper ballots. Have Voter I/D. Have Signature verification.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Stop mail-in voting except under certain circumstances. Use paper ballots. Have Voter I/D. Have Signature verification.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The United States is not a racist nation. I believe that certain elements and groups try to promote racism in our nation to try to divide and create chaos to promote their own evil agendas. I believe that Americans are sick and tired of having the race card being played to create untrue situations.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The United States is not a racist nation. I believe that certain elements and groups try to promote racism in our nation to try to divide and create chaos to promote their own evil agendas. I believe that Americans are sick and tired of having the race card being played to create untrue situations.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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
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
