
Stephen Slauson
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephen Slauson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
Links
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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