Frank Tomaszewski
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
Frank Tomaszewski
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
WORK & MILITARY
Electrical Administrator, 23
Electrical Journeyman, 27
AFFILIATIONS
Journey Christian Church, Member, NRA
Member, Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Official
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Member, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Alaska House Representitive District 34
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 (3)
Alaska Republican Party
Alaska Family Council
*Alaskan Independence Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Endorsed by the Alaska Republican Party District 34
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
No Circumstances. Life is precious and should be treasured.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be far less complex.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to distinguish between what is needed and what is wanted. We must have serious conversations about what Alaska can afford and we need to be good stewards of the people's resources.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
There should be no guaranteed taxpayer-funded college. The merit based Alaska Performance Scholarship has incentivized Alaska's youth to enroll into Alaska colleges and encourages our kids to stay in Alaska.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in free enterprise and individual liberty.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances. "First Amendment:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
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.
Americans have paid into medicare. The government has a contract to fulfill at this point. There are many conversations about this issue and it is not an easy one. Answer C may best represent my view.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Where there is risk, there must be choice. I believe in a parent's right to make the health choices for their child and themselves. I do not support medical mandates.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We need to "speak softly and carry a big stick". We need to use common sense with intelligent forethought followed by decisive actions.
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
Finish building the wall and verify who crosses the border. Immigrants must follow the law.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need to follow the laws in place. The U.S. was referred to as the "Melting Pot", we should encourage legal immigration. We should review the requirements and laws to ensure that we are able to allow legal immigration of those who want to become American citizens. We need to ensure the safety of our nation with due diligence on all applications, rejecting those with criminal backgrounds.
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
All people must be treated equally.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly 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 am a Christian. Matthew 22:37-40 : Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Election integrity is essential to our constitutional republic. People need to believe in the integrity of the election process. It is not unreasonable to require a photo ID to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The promotion of racism and segregation is a threat to our society. We need to come together equally as Alaskans and Americans.
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.
Responsible development of our resources can be accomplished in an environmentally friendly way. We all want clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Declaration of Independence state: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—-That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed," Government exists to secure the "Safety and Happiness" of 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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I have been an assembly member for three years. The meetings may be reviewed at fnsb.gov
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 priorities include: Promote responsible resource development. Protect individual rights & freedoms. Lower the cost of government while preserving essential state services.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Mental Health is a critical issue to our community that must be addressed, yet funds for it should not come at the expense of local law enforcement.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment to the Constitution states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Felons are not allowed to have a gun under current laws. These laws should be followed and enforced.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
