Robyn R Essex
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robyn R Essex
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 78
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Mid America Nazarene University, Olathe, Bachelors
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
College Church of the Nazarene, Youth Mentor, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Leader, Camp Counselor, Family Policy Alliance of Kansas
Director of Community Alliances, Sante Fe Trail Rotary, Member and volunteer
Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Leadership Series, Graduate and frequent speaker, Sunflower Republican Club
President, Leadership Olathe, Panelist and speaker
Emerging Legislative Leaders Program, Nominated then selected to participate in this program. I am a 2023 graduate.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Olathe City Councilwoman, 2.5
Precinct Committeewoman, 12
Kansas State Representative, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Olathe School Board, 2015
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Kansas Family Voice
OTHER (1)
Kansas Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Too early for endorsements at the time of this survey.
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Contributions and Expenditures for 2024 cycle
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, and the life of the mother.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Even when churches complied with the masking and social distancing requirements during a pandemic, they were still deemed "nonessential" and were required to close. This was at a time when churches were needed more than ever. Government should not determine when to close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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?
Yes. We need to stand with our allies. Especially when they are victims of unprovoked attacks.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, More taxpayer-funded programs are not the answer. There are many options out there to help low income Kansans including safety net clinics and FQHCs, Community-based organizations, charity care programs, and local government agencies that provide primary and preventive healthcare services to low-income individuals and underserved communities, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Federaliy subsidized plans are also available.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccination decisions should stay between the doctor, the parents, and the patient, especially if the vaccination has not been tested or FDA approved. However they need to be educated on how their choices can affect personal and public health.
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?
I think it should be up to the business to determine the appropriate wage for their employees. Minimum wage requirements can cause challenges for small businesses, drive up costs for consumers, reduce the number of jobs, and contribute to inflation.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Public money investment should not be political.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Don’t punish law abiding citizens. Laws should be focused on criminals.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
With extensive training.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
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?
Maintaining order, Protecting rights and freedoms, National defense.
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
VALUES
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a Christian all my life.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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 has no place in this Country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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?
Coal, Natural gas, Nuclear
