Roger Connett
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Roger Connett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Casper College, Casper, None
WORK & MILITARY
none
AFFILIATIONS
Crook County Republican Party, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Wyoming Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Wyoming Campaign Finance - public search
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe we need a 10% flat tax that everyone is required to pay
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Social Spending, leave it to local churches and organizations
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?
None
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.
Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished, Medicare should continue because it is paid for by every person who works for a living.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
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.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Agree-Open borders should never be allowed, we need to vet those who wish to immigrate into the U.S."
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Anyone who has applied for legal immigration and cleared background checks should be allowed to immigrate."
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Agree"
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "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
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Agree"
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Disagree"
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "I believe in God, the Right to Life and Family Values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Disagree"
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate requested that this question be updated. "Require Voter ID in all states, disallow crossover voting and runoff elections where 1 candidate does not receive at least 51% of the vote."
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Yes. Racism is a threat and that includes when racism is directed at not just ethnic groups, but also at whites. It keeps our country in a never ending, needless cycle of turmoil.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "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.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "A. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy."
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Agree"
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "The purpose of the government (Federal) should be to provide for common defense, promote general welfare, and ensure our Liberty. We have moved far beyond that and the Federal Government has infringed on states rights and manages the nation through regulation."
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?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "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.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "None"
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "My priorities are representing those who elect me and be a legitimate voice for "We the People". My priorities includes Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability to the people of my district and the people of Wyoming."
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Agree"
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Disagree"
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Disagree"
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate asked for this question to be updated. "Strongly Disagree"
