

Cindy Carlson
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cindy Carlson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 7
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, 1982-1983
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Idaho State Senate District 7, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Stop Idaho RINOs PAC
Idaho Freedom Pac
iLuvIdaho.org
Conservatives of Idaho (COPAC)
OTHER (1)
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Donald Trump (2024)
Josh Tanner (2024)
Kyle N. Harris (2024)
Save America (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Idaho Forest Group (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Amy Henry Amy Pope Henry (2023)
Brian Lenney (2023)
Glenneda Zuiderveld (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
A woman pregnant with a human life is very sacred. If it is determined that the mother's life will terminate if the pregnancy goes to full term, then an abortion could be considered after careful consideration to the unborn life as well as the mother's.
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.
Choose not to answer
Chemical abortion is the process of killing a human life which should be considered sacred.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Leave the minimum wage alone. It is considered entry level pay for students 14-18 yeas old who should be encouraged to work. Employers have to train these workers and it costs them money to train. Those with skills are worth more per hour.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should not close churches or public meeting places.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B) Although I don't agree with government involvement in healthcare I believe there are those who may need government assistance. Private health insurance, co-ops and self pay of medical costs should never be abolished.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Yes, we need to support Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is the creator of the universe and all life on earth. I make every attempt to follow Godly values which are written in the Bible, God's word divinely written for the human race.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Only US citizens who are in the US legally should vote and they must vote with a photo ID.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism was almost gone from our US society until the current administration and education institutions started to focus on it, causing people to hate each other again. No, it is not a threat if we deal with the issues!
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
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
B) and C)
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro power is the most reliable and cleanest form of energy. There is a movement to remove Hydro Electric Dams in the US. This would be a grave mistake since solar power requires the sun and wind power requires wind.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government's purpose is a political system by which a community is regulated. Government establishes order and security; its methods, the laws and enforcement; its territory, the area of jurisdiction or geographic boundaries; and its sovereignty. Government should represent the people it serves and their values.
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?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Children should not have access to firearms; but should be trained on the safe use and dangers of firearms. We all need to know how to properly use firearms so that our citizens have the ability to protect their families if needed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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