

Caden Darrow
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Caden Darrow
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, B.S. Political Science, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Kiwanis, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Precinct Committeeman
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mothers life is endangered.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mothers life is endangered.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must focus on our population and the large number of individuals suffering from mental illnesses. In addition, we must encourage citizens to step up and say something if they see something. In addition, more states should adopt concealed carry laws that equip our population with the means necessary to stop any form of terrorism.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must focus on our population and the large number of individuals suffering from mental illnesses. In addition, we must encourage citizens to step up and say something if they see something. In addition, more states should adopt concealed carry laws that equip our population with the means necessary to stop any form of terrorism.
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
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
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?
None, we should leave them as they are.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, we should leave them as they are.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We must embrace the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and continue to simplify the code.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We must embrace the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and continue to simplify the code.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should start by ending the spending on the billions of dollars that have already been deemed waste or fraud.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should start by ending the spending on the billions of dollars that have already been deemed waste or fraud.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
We must vet all immigrants who wish to come to the United States and ensure they are coming with our best interest in mind. In addition, we must limit the number of people coming into our country to 15,000 per year, and accept only those with positively identified credentials.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We must vet all immigrants who wish to come to the United States and ensure they are coming with our best interest in mind. In addition, we must limit the number of people coming into our country to 15,000 per year, and accept only those with positively identified credentials.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of Government is to protect the homeland from foreign invaders. The rest should be left to the people as that is where the power is held.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of Government is to protect the homeland from foreign invaders. The rest should be left to the people as that is where the power is held.
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).
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/12/18/senate-section/article/S7154-1
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/12/18/senate-section/article/S7154-1
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?
1. Audit the Arizona Public Education System 2. Enforce election integrity and hold officials accountable 3. Partner with state and local agencies and nonprofits to work towards eliminating our homeless populations. 4. Support our police.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
1. Audit the Arizona Public Education System 2. Enforce election integrity and hold officials accountable 3. Partner with state and local agencies and nonprofits to work towards eliminating our homeless populations. 4. Support our police.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
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.
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
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.
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.
I am a nondenominational Christian.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a nondenominational 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?
1 vote, 1 day, on paper, and ID required.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
1 vote, 1 day, on paper, and ID required.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is wrong and we must continue to fix any racial issues that exist in our country. However, there are no signs of an immediate threat to our domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is wrong and we must continue to fix any racial issues that exist in our country. However, there are no signs of an immediate threat to our domestic security.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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