Nicole Cantelme
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nicole Cantelme
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, BA, 1990
Arizona State University Law School, Tempe, JD, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Tom Horne (AZ) (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the rarest of circumstances. I do not support using abortion as a form of birth control.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the rarest of circumstances. I do not support using abortion as a form of birth control.
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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?
There is no circumstance of which I am aware.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There is no circumstance of which I am aware.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am not certain it is possible to "eradicate" the threat for good, but the first and most critical step right now is to secure our southern border. Second, properly vet all refugees we are accepting.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am not certain it is possible to "eradicate" the threat for good, but the first and most critical step right now is to secure our southern border. Second, properly vet all refugees we are accepting.
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?
Public schools in Arizona already require measles and other vaccinations upon enrollment. But they also allow for medical and religious exemptions, which is appropriate. Unless there is a generous grant of exemptions, I do not support blanket requirements.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Public schools in Arizona already require measles and other vaccinations upon enrollment. But they also allow for medical and religious exemptions, which is appropriate. Unless there is a generous grant of exemptions, I do not support blanket requirements.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Arizona, I support reducing the tax burden, even to the point of no income tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
In Arizona, I support reducing the tax burden, even to the point of no income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
State or federal, I would look for any overlap in government agencies and eliminate that overlap, even if that means eliminating certain agencies. I would also look to eliminate any wasteful spending. I would reduce regulations, which reduces the need for more expensive enforcement. I would seek to reduce the size of government where feasible. At the federal level, I would not support sending billions of dollars overseas to fight foreign wars, especially in the current inflationary economic environment.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
State or federal, I would look for any overlap in government agencies and eliminate that overlap, even if that means eliminating certain agencies. I would also look to eliminate any wasteful spending. I would reduce regulations, which reduces the need for more expensive enforcement. I would seek to reduce the size of government where feasible. At the federal level, I would not support sending billions of dollars overseas to fight foreign wars, especially in the current inflationary economic environment.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The border patrol encountered a record 234,000 illegal immigrants on our southern border in April alone. The level of illegal immigration we have experienced over the last 16 months is unsustainable. Yet, nothing has been done by the current administration to stem the tide of illegal immigration, and it is only getting worse.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The border patrol encountered a record 234,000 illegal immigrants on our southern border in April alone. The level of illegal immigration we have experienced over the last 16 months is unsustainable. Yet, nothing has been done by the current administration to stem the tide of illegal immigration, and it is only getting worse.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have a legal immigration system that should be followed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We have a legal immigration system that should be followed.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
State governments should strive to offer several good educational choices so that families can choose based upon which option is best for their children.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
State governments should strive to offer several good educational choices so that families can choose based upon which option is best for their children.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
i unequivocally do not support defunding the police in any way. If anything, I would support an increase in funds to ensure that law enforcement receives the necessary training and has the necessary equipment to protect the public.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
i unequivocally do not support defunding the police in any way. If anything, I would support an increase in funds to ensure that law enforcement receives the necessary training and has the necessary equipment to protect the public.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions on gun ownership should be applied to violent criminals. Law abiding citizens shall have the right to defend themselves and shall not have that right infringed upon by the government.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions on gun ownership should be applied to violent criminals. Law abiding citizens shall have the right to defend themselves and shall not have that right infringed upon by the government.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The most basic general purpose of government is to provide law and order. Governments are also established to enforce and protect a country's borders and protect its people from foreign interference.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The most basic general purpose of government is to provide law and order. Governments are also established to enforce and protect a country's borders and protect its people from foreign interference.
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
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Did not answer
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Did not answer
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?
Ensuring a long-term sustainable water supply is a top legislative priority. The time has come to consider alternate water sources other than groundwater and surface water, whether that be by establishing a water pipeline from an alternate source and/or desalination. Transportation and infrastructure will also be a legislative priority. Third, promoting policies that will maintain a healthy economic environment in Arizona, especially in the face of an inevitable recession.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Ensuring a long-term sustainable water supply is a top legislative priority. The time has come to consider alternate water sources other than groundwater and surface water, whether that be by establishing a water pipeline from an alternate source and/or desalination. Transportation and infrastructure will also be a legislative priority. Third, promoting policies that will maintain a healthy economic environment in Arizona, especially in the face of an inevitable recession.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
In America, our rights are inalienable, they are given to us by God.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
In America, our rights are inalienable, they are given to us by God.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I wholly reject gender ideology. Biology is real and there are only two sexes/genders, male and female.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I wholly reject gender ideology. Biology is real and there are only two sexes/genders, male and 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
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a marxist theory developed in the early twentieth century by European philosophers. It is not based in fact or reality--it is a flawed philosophy and worldview. CRT categorizes and divides people solely on the basis of race. It is the epitome of racism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a marxist theory developed in the early twentieth century by European philosophers. It is not based in fact or reality--it is a flawed philosophy and worldview. CRT categorizes and divides people solely on the basis of race. It is the epitome of racism.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and that He has a plan for me. I believe in Jesus Christ, the only son of God, and that He died for our sins. I believe in forgiveness and in the power of redemption. I believe in the general goodness of humankind. I believe in the nuclear family and that children are a blessing. I believe in civil discourse and that you should treat others as you would like to be treated.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and that He has a plan for me. I believe in Jesus Christ, the only son of God, and that He died for our sins. I believe in forgiveness and in the power of redemption. I believe in the general goodness of humankind. I believe in the nuclear family and that children are a blessing. I believe in civil discourse and that you should treat others as you would like to be treated.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I have always had to show ID in Arizona when going to the polls and appreciate that it protects the integrity of my vote.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I have always had to show ID in Arizona when going to the polls and appreciate that it protects the integrity of my vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Arizona currently has a pretty secure voting system. We do not allow ballot harvesting. Our mail-in ballot system has been in effect since 1991 and the security of it has only continued to improve. For mail-in ballots, there is a unique barcode on the envelope that is linked to the individual voter. Mail-in ballots must be signed and verified by the voter. In the last election, I was able to sign-up for and receive text notifications when my ballot was received and counted (based on the unique barcode). Arizona has early voting and has enacted laws to protect against voter intimidation at polling places. My only concern would be to ensure that any system of counting ballots is a closed system that cannot be manipulated through a network or the Internet.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Arizona currently has a pretty secure voting system. We do not allow ballot harvesting. Our mail-in ballot system has been in effect since 1991 and the security of it has only continued to improve. For mail-in ballots, there is a unique barcode on the envelope that is linked to the individual voter. Mail-in ballots must be signed and verified by the voter. In the last election, I was able to sign-up for and receive text notifications when my ballot was received and counted (based on the unique barcode). Arizona has early voting and has enacted laws to protect against voter intimidation at polling places. My only concern would be to ensure that any system of counting ballots is a closed system that cannot be manipulated through a network or the Internet.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The greatest threat to domestic security is an open southern border. The second greatest threat to domestic security would be the incendiary rhetoric espoused by certain members of our ruling class, including the President, and the growing corruption among the federal bureaucracy.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The greatest threat to domestic security is an open southern border. The second greatest threat to domestic security would be the incendiary rhetoric espoused by certain members of our ruling class, including the President, and the growing corruption among the federal bureaucracy.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Option A comes closest to my views. A government has certain basic moral obligations, for example, providing a sustainable power grid and a clean water supply to its citizens.
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.
Option A comes closest to my views. A government has certain basic moral obligations, for example, providing a sustainable power grid and a clean water supply to its citizens.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
