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


Links

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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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