Teresa Spiegelberg

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Teresa Spiegelberg


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 47


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

Adrian College, Adrian, B.S. in Biology, 1985

WORK & MILITARY

Health Care, 30+

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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OTHER INFORMATION

League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County forum - 2022-P-CF MI House Dist 47-R: Candidate Teresa Spiegelberg (June 22, 2022).

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Medical necessity

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.

Neutral

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

If people had access to prevention, many of the abortions wouldn't be necessary.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support a minimum wage.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

none

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral


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.

I agree that a minimum amount of health care should be available to everyone, however countries with health care funded by the government have their own problems.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

When it's a proven vaccine and is for the greater good.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, for the military intel that is shared. That doesn't mean we should blindly support them.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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.

Neutral

I think if parents choose private schools, they should pay.


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Neutral

To an extent, but there are times when the parent is not thinking of the best interest of the child.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Neutral

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God and that people are different. We should not judge them on their differences.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Agree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, because each group feels they are the only ones that are correct.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Neutral

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.

Neutral

I think we should just have unisex bathrooms.


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.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I am not sure we have even found it yet.


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?

To care for the people.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral

Depends if that particular department has enough money.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I think background checks should be in place . Also no automatic weapons for civilians, such as AK 47.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Choose not to answer

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