
Amy L Groves
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amy L Groves
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Assembly, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Antioch University, Santa Barbara, BA, 2000
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
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Nevada Freedom Caucus
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Annie black - Current Assemblywoman in this district
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Andrew Matthews (2015)
Donald Trump (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Health of mother
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Less taxes, smaller government.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
aiding other countries and aiding non-citizens in USA. Shrink some social services. reduce departments.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
This would never be an issue an any of my businesses. I would serve/help anyone.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D. except I would leave medical for the very poor. Only for a set number of years. Not a life time.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure our borders would be a great start.
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.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We already have policies that allow for immigration. Just need to follow what's on the books
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
But I support not discriminating against anyone. That's just how I operate.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
No government should be allowed in any marriage.
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 believe most people are good and that we should be kind to those we come across. It's ok to agree to disagree and part ways as friends.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Must have ID to vote. Would support free ID's to those that don't have ID.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is today in 2022. It's being used to divide us as a country. We need to knock it off. I do not believe we a racist country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
A. but not because of jobs or economy. Stricter laws in the US do not make any difference if the rest of the world aren't making any changes.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To control people. I don't think that was the intention of our founding fathers though.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I am a business owner with employees. It makes me sick when I spend over 50% of my income on fees and taxes. it needs to stop. I've been involved with many groups over the years that are small government groups. I've ran for assembly before and there are interviews and endorsements from conservative group. I'm also endorsed by the conservative assemblywoman that holds the seat for this district.
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?
1. To reduce the Governors emergency powers. He should not have been able to shut down the state of Nevada for 2 years without legislative support. 2. I signed the tax pledge that promises I will not vote to increase taxes.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have enough restrictions.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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