Tyler Geffeney
Republican | California
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tyler Geffeney
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 52
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Biola University, La Mirada, CA, M.A. Christian Apologetics, 2012
U.C. Berkeley, Berkley, CA, B.A. Business Administration, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Vine House Church, Pastor / Church Planter, Ratio Christi
Executive Director, Illustra Media, Global Program Director
C.S. Lewis Society, International Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*California ProLife Council PAC
California Republican Party
Patriots for Freedom PAC
*The American Council
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
San Diego Republican Party
Bill Wells (Mayor El Cajon)
Brian Jones (CA Senator)
Bishop Art Hodges
East County Conservatives
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Huck PAC (2022)
WinRed (2022)
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
It is utterly unconstitutional to murder innocent boys and girls and certainly equally unconstitutional to require citizens fund this barbaric institution through compulsory taxes.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only if by doing so would save the life of either the mother or child.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The unchecked accumulation of debt where we choose to spend money we don't have and impose on future generations the burden of paying it back, is utterly unethical. Fiscal responsibility demands we balance budgets and not punt our bills to faceless others who had no say. In addition, government should be limited in its function to protecting the populace from evil and upholding our inalienable rights; nothing more.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I support a minimal flat tax. In addition, monies earmarked for helping the poor, advancing other social programs, and education, should be funneled to local community organizations or municipalities to administrate, not the out-of-touch centralized federal government.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I support abolishing the Johnson Amendment for churches as it is an explicit violation of the First Amendment of our Constitution. I do not believe the government has any right to mandate church closures as they did during their overwrought response to Covid.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state has no right to form any law that interferes with or prohibits the free exercise of religion. By contrast, the church has every right to affect local and national governance without restriction and in fact, is biblically mandated to do so. For this reason, I believe the Johnson Amendment is unconstitutional and needs to be abolished.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If a vaccine works, no mandate is needed. If a vaccine doesn't work, then mandating it is absurd.
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.
Did not answer
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.
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.
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.
Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
First and foremost, I am a pastor and devoted minister of God’s truth. I have therefore come to know through first-hand experience that the one true hope for the world is Jesus Christ and the transformative power of His incomparably beautiful gospel. The United States' most effective strategy for affecting good around the world would be to uphold rigorous religious freedom in accordance with our Constitution. Doing so would unshackle the church and unleash upon the world the greatest force for good and the highest potential for global peace as God’s truth incinerates the evil wherever it is found.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly 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.
Choose not to answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The United States should absolutely participate in receiving our share of refugees coming from war-torn countries working in cooperation with the global governments and collectively . Anyone and everyone who wants to constructively participate
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Did not answer
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.
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is the single most important priority in my life and I uphold all biblical values with unwavering conviction.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
First, I would outlaw universal mail-in ballots. Second I propose tax-funded bipartisan oversite and rigorous post-election audits to ensure absolute integrity in our elections.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe racism is a threat insofar as the left continues to foment racial discord and vitriol meant to destabilize our society such that it has now become and threat to our nation.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Energy independence should be of paramount importance to our nation's economy and security.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 for school choice initiatives where parents can decide whatever school to send their kids to, whether public or private.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
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?
I believe the 2nd Amendment exists not merely for personal protection but also to provide a well-armed populace as a check against foreign invasion and a tyrannical government. When the U.S. Military has the absolute highest and best military technology, the only reasonable check against said government is that the mentally healthy and law-abiding citizenry should be permitted to purchase whatever guns and ammunition they desire without limitations. Any restrictions on the type of guns that can be purchased, magazine size, and other sundry gun features is a direct violation of the purpose and spirit of the 2nd Amendment and therefore is unconstitutional.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
