Teresa Spiegelberg

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Teresa Spiegelberg


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 47


Incumbent

No


Links

Teresa Spiegelberg websites Teresa Spiegelberg email

EDUCATION

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

WORK & MILITARY

Health Care, 30+

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

For the persons life/health. In cases of rape or incest.

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

Neutral

We should support plan parenthood, so people are not trying to do away with unplanned pregnancy.

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

Agree

People with terminal illnesses that are still in their correct mind should have a option of not living through pain and suffering.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We need to find a way to tax lower income people less.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would need to look at the expenses before deciding this.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

If people want to continue their education, it is their responsibility. But more scholarships should be available.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Neutral

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

When it is for the health of the people.


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?

When it is for the health of everyone.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Pay more attention to the information we receive.

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.

Neutral


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

People that choose to come in the correct way.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Neutral


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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

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

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Sending out voter ballots without being asked for.


EQUALITY

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

Yes,

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral


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.

We need to find a middle ground.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To help 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?

Lean 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 not a politician, but feel that Michigan has a lot to offer if we just put people in office that wants to do right for the people.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

Candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been " Agree."

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral

We need to have a police force. I think we just all need to have more education in the area of mental health.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

No assault rifles in civilian hands.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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