

Rich DeLong
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rich DeLong
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Assembly, Dist. 26
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
California State University, Chico, Chico, BA Geology, 1980
University of Idaho, Moscow, MS Resource Management, 1984
University of Idaho, Moscow, MS Geology, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
American Exploration and Mining Association, President, Trustee, Geological Society of Nevada
President, California Mining Association, Treasurer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Nevada Freedom Caucus
Nevada Republican Party (GOP)
OTHER (2)
*Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
*Keystone Corporation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Dean Heller (2013)
Donald Trump (2020)
Republican National Committee (2008)
State Republican Party Organizations (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the 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?
The focus should be on spending first.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Currently I believe the state budget is balanced. If cuts are needed I would start with social welfare program, particularly those that support illegal aliens.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Unsafe building conditions.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Have strong well managed borders.
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
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?
1. Individuals that provide a benefit to the national through their skill set. 2. Refugees from areas of conflict that do not have adjacent counties which to go.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Agree
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 in God and his son Jesus Chris.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Repeal AB321, Enact Voter ID and Paper Ballots
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I do not believe that racism in a sistemic and wide spread issue in the US. however, I do believe that the purveyors of the message that wide spread racism exists is disruptive to the country's social fabric.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To promote security, freedoms, and the general welfare of it's citizens
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).
None
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?
My 40+ year career in Nevada, including time in the rural counties has allowed me to understand the many aspects of Northern Nevada. As a geologist that worked in the mining industry and my 30+ years working as a consultant with businesses and the Federal and state governments to obtain permits for those business to operate has provided me with a strong understanding on what it takes for the state’s second largest industry to operate. I founded a consulting business, hired tens of employees and managing the business for 21 years prior to sell it, which has given me a strong understand on what a business needs to operate in the State of Nevada. My 16 years on the Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources, with the last 6.5 years as the Chairman of the Commission, as well as the years working with the state regulatory agencies gives me a strong understand on how the executive branch operates, including work on several budget cycles when serving as Chairman. Finally, I am a man of my word that will serve openly and honestly for my district and the state.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Criminals and felons should have their 2nd amendment rights restricted.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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