Virgie M. Ammerman

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Virgie M. Ammerman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 28


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC

LIBERAL (2)

Michigan Association for Justice

North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) PAC

OTHER (4)

Michigan Health Choice Alliance

Michigan Manufacturers Association

MS Manufacturers Association PAC (MMA-PAC)

Small Business Association of Michigan (Small Biz PAC)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

ABC of Michigan

SBAM

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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?

Simplify.

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

Reduce social spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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?

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.

C

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

For the safety of consumers with exceptions for personal beliefs.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Awareness.

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.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Family members of those who immigrated successfully, immigrants who can benefit the US.


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.

Choose not to answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Choose not to answer

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Episcopalian, loving and caring for each other above ourselves.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

How can we increase election integrity alongside increasing voting methods adaptable to more voters?


EQUALITY

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

Implicit bias may be considered a threat to domestic security.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

How would you measure it? Impossible.


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.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Safety, security, taxation.

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).

N/A

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?

I am Ronald Reagan 2.0 Integrity, honesty, forthright, common sense conservative. Lower taxes, support small businesses, economic growth, problem solver, create clean affordable energy, harness inflation, decrease gas and food and housing prices, strengthen families, jobs, education, hard work.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Age limits

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

Choose not to answer

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