Stephen Slauson

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Stephen Slauson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 12


Incumbent

No


Links

Stephen Slauson websites

EDUCATION

University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, B S, 1964

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Alameda County Republican Party, Alameda County Taxpayers Association, Alameda Citizens Task Force, Ex Officio Central Committee, Signed 2 Lawsuits Brought by ACTA, Member Board of Directors

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

California State Assembly District 18, California Congressional District 12, AD (2018, 2020), CD 12 (2022)

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

None Yet

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2021)

WinRed (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Disagree

Chemical abortin drugs should meet essential safety standards and have FDA approval

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

An elective abortion should be determined by the woman and her doctor and performed before the 20th week of delivery

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The Federal Government has no role to play in the determination of an abortion by the woman


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I will vote to end federal spending on military aid to foreign countries and on wasteful programs such as student loans

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Student loans are not to be forgiven. they must be paid back. I support reducing the interest rate of all outstanding student loans but not on the principle loan amount.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

Environmental and social issues like ESG, should not be used as a criteria for determining where to invest public money


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state means the government doesn't give military aid to any faith

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

Strongly Disagree

Individuals and businesses are not required to provide their services, if it violates their moral and/or religious beliefs


HEALTHCARE

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

A government, school, or employer should be allowed to require vaccinations to protect the health of all people interacting with other people in their facility.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


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.

The United States has become too involved in other's policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

It is time to part company with Israel. Israel has been selling our military secretes to Russia for decades. Israel has developed a military manufacturing facility by stealing the technology from the weapons America has supplied, free of charge, to Israel. Israel has been repackaged those weapons as an Israel product and sold them to our enemies.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

I believe the cause of decline in military recruitment and retention involves our military fighting another countries wars.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

America must secure is southern border now. This can be done by redeploying our 27,000 troops in South Korea to our southern border

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

Only people with a green card or work visa should be allowed to migrate to America


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a liberal Catholic with strong family and moral values.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

The theory that man-made activity is causing a global threat is a scam. Earth has been warming up for the last 12000 years. There is no factual evidence the there is no more carbon dioxide in earths air today than 100 years ago

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas is the most reliable source for supplying future electricity needs.


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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to serve the basic needs of the people.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

I have never been convicted of a felony


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

More police protection is needed to curb the violence and rampant thefts hurting our people.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I support increased background checks.

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