
Kelly Sackett
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kelly Sackett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Bachelors of Science, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Kalamazoo GOP, Vice chair, Kalamazoo GOP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan
OTHER (1)
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Brighter Michigan PAC (2023)
Tami Carlone (2022)
Jon Rocha (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Beth Griffin (2022)
Grow Michigan (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Maintaining Majority Fund (2022)
Matt Hall Majority Fund (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This has already been decided by the voters of Michigan in 2022, resulting in a constitutional amendment. This is a moot point.
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.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The minimum wage in Michigan is currently $10.33 and there are a lot of states in the United States it is $7.25. The range is from $7.25 to $17.00. Approximately 20 states the minimum wage is $7.25.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. The First Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to practice religion without government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Religious freedom is more than just the right to worship, it’s the right to live out one’s convictions in all aspects of life.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The United States relationship with Israel is important because the US was the first country to recognize the nascent State of Israel. Since the 1960’s, the American Israeli relationship has grown into a mutually beneficial alliance in economic, strategic and military aspects.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Under the Biden administration, millions of people have entered the United States illegally. This is not only a safety issue, but a humanitarian issue.
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.
Strongly Agree
I 100% agree that education dollars should follow the child through problems which protect parents freedom to choose their child’s school whether it’s public, private or homeschool.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic, but do not presently attend any church regularly.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need an ID for most everything today, so why would we not need one to vote?
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is absolutely not a threat to domestic security in the United States. We have had millions of illegal aliens enter our country under the Biden/Harris administration. We have no way of identifying what country these people are from or their background.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
Clean nuclear energy is the most reliable energy source as it has a low carbon footprint, promotes positive air quality, use less land mass then other sources of energy, are safer than other sources of energy and their operation is long term.
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?
The general purpose of government is to maintain order and stability within a society, protecting its citizens by providing essential services, enforcing laws, and ensuring the safety and well-being of its people, allowing them to live productively and peacefully; essentially, to create a framework for a functioning society. Governments are responsible for making and enforcing laws, collecting taxes, providing public goods and services, and representing the interests 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?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership restrictions only hurt law abiding citizens and we all know that criminals will get guns one way or another.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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