Tuckerman Babcock
Republican | Alaska
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
Tuckerman Babcock
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. D
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Wesleyan University, Middletown, BA, 1979-1981; 1983
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, None, 1982-1983
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, MA Program (no degree), 1985-86
WORK & MILITARY
Worked for five legislators, and two governors
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Quasi-judicial Commissioner, Served 3.5 years
Matanuska Electric Association, Ten years
AFFILIATIONS
Alaska Republican Party, Chairman, ABC Life Choices
Volunteer mentor, NRA, Life Member
Republican National Committee (RNC), Alaska State Chairman, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 1988 and 1990
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)
Alaska Family Council
*Alaska Outdoor Council
*Alaskan Independence Party
Kenai Peninsula Republican Women
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
District 7 Alaska Republican Party
District 6 Alaska Republican Party
Alaska Outdoor Council
Kenai Peninsula Republican Women (KPRW)
Republican Women of the Kenai (RWK)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Daniel S. Sullivan (2020)
Joe Miller (2010)
Mead Treadwell (2014)
Nick Begich III (2022)
Scott Walker (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I will always vote to protect innocent life
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I will always vote to protect innocent life
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Oppose income and sales taxes.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Oppose income and sales taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Nothing is off the table. Reduce the scope and responsibility of government and you reduce spending and increase freedom.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Nothing is off the table. Reduce the scope and responsibility of government and you reduce spending and increase freedom.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should never close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should never close churches.
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.
Free market and free enterprise should be the bedrock of a healthy health care system.
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.
Free market and free enterprise should be the bedrock of a healthy health care system.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I am opposed to mandatory vaccinations. Exceptions to that presumption are limited to documented dangerous plagues (small pox, polio - not Covid) and proven, tested and fully understood vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I am opposed to mandatory vaccinations. Exceptions to that presumption are limited to documented dangerous plagues (small pox, polio - not Covid) and proven, tested and fully understood vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Eradicate terrorists.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Eradicate terrorists.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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?
Welcome immigrants who desire to become Americans, love and respect our Constitution, and embrace the individual responsibility and free market principles that make our country the best place on earth.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Welcome immigrants who desire to become Americans, love and respect our Constitution, and embrace the individual responsibility and free market principles that make our country the best place on earth.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the first line of responsibility for educating their children. More freedom, more choices, equals better individual results for Alaskan children.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the first line of responsibility for educating their children. More freedom, more choices, equals better individual results for Alaskan children.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Choose not to answer
I agree with that statement. However, government also retains the authority to establish legal relationships among adults and responsibility for property, children and each other.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Choose not to answer
I agree with that statement. However, government also retains the authority to establish legal relationships among adults and responsibility for property, children and each other.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Repeal Rank Choice voting; ensure AK voter rolls are accurate; require absentee votes to be received one week prior to Election Day
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Repeal Rank Choice voting; ensure AK voter rolls are accurate; require absentee votes to be received one week prior to Election Day
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Dividing Americans into racial tribes is dangerous. CRT is a racist philosophy that has no place in America. People must be judged on individual character and ability not by racial categories.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Dividing Americans into racial tribes is dangerous. CRT is a racist philosophy that has no place in America. People must be judged on individual character and ability not by racial categories.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
There may be some areas fracking is inadvisable, but rarely.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
There may be some areas fracking is inadvisable, but rarely.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Nobody said it better than Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. The absolute minimum of regulation, control or bureaucracy in order to maximize self-government by individuals and families.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Nobody said it better than Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. The absolute minimum of regulation, control or bureaucracy in order to maximize self-government by individuals and families.
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
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).
Did not answer
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
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?
Full PFD; repeal Rank Choice Voting; balance the budget; get Bycatch under control; protect the innocent from crime; maximize individual and family freedom.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Full PFD; repeal Rank Choice Voting; balance the budget; get Bycatch under control; protect the innocent from crime; maximize individual and family freedom.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
None
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occured the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question would have been “No additional restrictions. Protect individual right to keep and bear arms!”
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occured the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question would have been “No additional restrictions. Protect individual right to keep and bear arms!”
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
