Cindy Carlson

Republican | Idaho

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cindy Carlson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 7


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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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)


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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