Donna McCoy
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Donna McCoy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Diablo CommumityCollege, Vacaville, 2
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
City Council, council member 8 years, Tri City Council Executive Board
council member 8 years, Metropolitan Planning Executive Board, 4 years Lake Havasu City
Arizona State Medical Board, 4 years, Az. Supreme Court Jury Task Force
1 year, Western Arizona Council of Governments, Executive Community Action Board, Mohave County Advisory Council. Regional Council on aging.
Church of Christ member, Various locations, member 60years
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council Lake Havasu City and Vice-Mayor 1 year, 8 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Arizona Police Association, Mohave Sheriff Doug Schuster. Mayor Cal Sheehy LHC, Mayor Tom Brady Bullhead City, Vice-Mayor Steve D'Amico BHC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, or if mothers life is in jeopardy.
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.
Neutral
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate informed iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been, " I strongly support aid in dying laws, I am not Neutral."
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
lower taxes or flat tax rate.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Excess governmental spending. Excessive salaries to governmental employees, reduce Congressional and Senate expenses, ie private planes and paid vacations.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
not in every case
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate informed iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been, "I strongly disagree with taxpayer funded education, through College. It should be supported K-12."
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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?
only in the case of public safety, and welfare
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate informed iVoterGuide.com that her answer should have been, " The government should never be allowed to 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.
C. with the knowledge that qualifications for both Medicaid and Medicare needs to be for those that have earned or truly need the benefits
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are times a school needs vaccinations to protect the health of other children, ie measles, small pox, etc. Also Business owner might require vaccinations in order to protect other employees or himself and his family members. Vaccinations should be a personal choice
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Tighten our borders and be on high guard with whom crosses our border. Also better equip our military and information operations.
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
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?
Only those that their lives are endangered and when they enter legally, as we do their country.
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.
Neutral
I was not clear what you were asking. If you are saying that a person has the right to determine their gender I strongly disagree. If a person is biologically a male then they are a male. if they are biologically a female then they are a female.
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 believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, I believe in Family, I believe in our Country, I believe in our Constitution, and America First
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
everyone should be required to show a photo ID. Absentee ballots should only be for those who have a legitimate reason. For example overseas service and they should be required to present photo ID to an officer or embassy official prior to mailing the ballot.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, hate of any sort is a threat our security. We must all learn from our past, not forget it ever happened. We must learn and move forward
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.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
It is responsible for the laws that govern all people in a country. It is the main government that is above governments of individual states. The laws of the federal government are meant to tie all people in the nation together.
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).
City council meeting minutes, on how I voted.
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 legislative priorities are to do no harm. I believe before any legislation come thru, it should be read and researched completely. Then the question should be "Is that good for all, or for just a few" We represent the voters, therefore we must listen to them for answers.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Register of guns, trying to keep guns out of the hands of known criminals. Greater punishment for those that commit violent crimes. Stronger jail sentence.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
