Sandy Pickert

Republican | Kansas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sandy Pickert


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 88


Incumbent

No


Links

Sandy Pickert websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

St. Joseph School of Nursing, Wichita, KS, Nursing Diploma, 1973

Wichita State University Nurse Practitioner Program, Wichita, KS, Certificate, 1977

St. Mary of the Plains College, Dodge City, KS, Bachelor in Nursing, 1981

University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, Masters in Public Health, 2007

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Sedgwick County Republican Party, Volunteer, Republican Women United

Scholarship Committee Chair, Kansans for Life, Volunteer

Youthrive, Volunteer, Called & Gifted

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Precinct Committeewoman, 2008 - 2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Write in candidate for District 88 State Representative, 2000

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Kansans for Life PAC

*Kansas State Rifle Association

*NFIB Kansas

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Kansans for Life

Kansas Agri Business Council

Kansas National Federation of Independent Business

Kansas Chamber PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Republican National Committee (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life as a result of my upbringing, my faith and my experience as a nurse. I believe abortion should be allowed only in the case to save the life of the mother.

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


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Sales tax on groceries should be decreased to zero at an accelerated rate from what is the current plan and remove income taxation of Social Security.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would look for ways to cut administration costs through attrition and assess the function, quantity and quality of government agencies, reducing overhead and unnecessary spending where possible and/or consider more efficient operations.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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 illegal actions by the church members or the church organization


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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I believe this should be left to the decision of individuals or parents in the case of minors.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Did not answer

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.

Choose not to answer


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?

Did not answer


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.

Agree

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

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 am a lifelong practicing Catholic. I believe we should respect and care for everyone, regardless of spiritual beliefs and values differences. This goes beyond tolerance and includes transparency and open dialogues regarding differences and providing for needs of others.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

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 , but I feel we should be prudent regarding protecting our environment.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide regulation at the least possible level to protect individuals and groups from harm and provide defense as needed.

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).

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 felonies or penalties for civil or criminal sexual misconduct

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I am a good listener, care deeply for others and want a great quality of life for all Kansans.


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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun safety program completion for new gun users/owners.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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