
Sri "Steve" Iyer
Republican | California
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sri "Steve" Iyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Master of Science, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
California Republican Party
*The American Council
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Alameda County Republican Party
California Republican Party
California Federation of College Republicans
East Bay Republican Women's Federated
Californians for Life
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the event the mother’s life is in danger or if the fetus is deformed or damaged such that it will not have a viable life.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Disagree
We should be willing to provide a 'hand up' to poorer sections of society so that they can be productive and achieve their full potential, but I don't support permanent hand-outs.
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?
Reduce burdensome regulations for small businesses, and closing loopholes for large corporations.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
I believe in separation of Church and State.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccine mandates should only be required when there is a high mortality rate (>30%), the population expected to be impacted, and the proven efficacy of the vaccine
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.
B
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.
Option C
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.
Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
US should selectively target terrorist groups as they grow and metastasize
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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?
US should welcome merit based immigration to meet its labor needs, as well as those that are verifiably threatened.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
No American should be discriminated against for any reason
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 follow some of the teachings of my religion (Hinduism), but also believe in the universal message of all religions and in people of faith.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would support double verification methods to ensure electronic systems cannot be hacked or compromised
EQUALITY
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?
I don't believe this to be the case. Racism has been mostly eliminated in the US, and it is non-existent to a point where it doesn't pose a threat.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support fracking as a last resort for our energy needs.
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.
Response A
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
My policies are grounded in science and common-sense, and allows all Americans to achieve their full potential.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.independentnews.com/news/regional_and_ca/iyer-announces-run-for-congressional-district-14/article_765a77b4-bc17-11ec-bd5f-43db3c1ed09f.html
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 fiscal and social conservative, I believe in a strong foreign policy by leading through strength
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
Strong enforcement of existing laws to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
Firearms makers should only be liable if directly linked to the violence.
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.