Erik van Mechelen
Republican | Minnesota
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Erik van Mechelen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & CD1 Special General
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, Economics, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
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
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
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?
Common sense reforms
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Common sense reforms
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Almost all
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Almost all
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
College should be rethought completely.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
College should be rethought completely.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
No circumstances. Closing churches was part of the attack on our country.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances. Closing churches was part of the attack on our country.
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.
Sick care has mostly failed the people and needs to be overhauled.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, especially when dictionary definitions had to be changed to qualify the mRNA gene therapies as vaccines. Forced vaccination is a crime against humanity.
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.
Sick care has mostly failed the people and needs to be overhauled.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, especially when dictionary definitions had to be changed to qualify the mRNA gene therapies as vaccines. Forced vaccination is a crime against humanity.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The bigger threat is global communism, which goes by many names, which is essentially those entities that consume our children in different ways.
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.
Neutral
The history of the Middle East is very complicated. Basically we must liberate ourselves worldwide from the cabal, global communism, and any forces wishing to make us slaves and harm our children.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The bigger threat is global communism, which goes by many names, which is essentially those entities that consume our children in different ways.
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.
Neutral
The history of the Middle East is very complicated. Basically we must liberate ourselves worldwide from the cabal, global communism, and any forces wishing to make us slaves and harm our children.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Trafficking of money, drugs, and people is a pandemic.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Trafficking of money, drugs, and people is a pandemic.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
So long as meaningful process and law are followed, everyone is welcome. However it should not be easy to immigrate or gain citizenship at this time.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
So long as meaningful process and law are followed, everyone is welcome. However it should not be easy to immigrate or gain citizenship at this time.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Moms and Dads are responsible for their children's education, not the federal government via the Department of Education nor the state branch Minnesota Department of Education.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Moms and Dads are responsible for their children's education, not the federal government via the Department of Education nor the state branch Minnesota Department of Education.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
We answer to God's law, not man's.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
We answer to God's law, not man's.
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 support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ said to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. And to love your neighbor as yourself. There is much for us to learn and we have great potential if we give the glory to God.
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.
Jesus Christ said to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. And to love your neighbor as yourself. There is much for us to learn and we have great potential if we give the glory to God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I. Clean Out the Voter Rolls II. Ban All Electronic Elections Equipment III. Voter ID with Paper Ballots Only IV. Ban Mail-In Voting* V. Ban Early Voting* VI. Drastically Smaller Precincts* VII. Ban Ballot Harvesting VIII. Election Day is a Holiday IX. New Reporting Requirements for Transparency X. Heavy Prison Sentences for All Who Commit Fraud * means there are caveats
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I. Clean Out the Voter Rolls II. Ban All Electronic Elections Equipment III. Voter ID with Paper Ballots Only IV. Ban Mail-In Voting* V. Ban Early Voting* VI. Drastically Smaller Precincts* VII. Ban Ballot Harvesting VIII. Election Day is a Holiday IX. New Reporting Requirements for Transparency X. Heavy Prison Sentences for All Who Commit Fraud * means there are caveats
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, it is basically an influence operation meant to divide.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, it is basically an influence operation meant to divide.
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, especially if the scientific studies supporting regulations are not accurate
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
If necessary, but oil and natural gas are not the only energy options we should be pursuing.
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, especially if the scientific studies supporting regulations are not accurate
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
If necessary, but oil and natural gas are not the only energy options we should be pursuing.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people. It derives its power from the consent of the governed.
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?
Very Conservative
"America First." However if I lived in Gabon (and I did as a child), I would be "Gabon First". If everyone loves and tries to improve where they are, the world can be liberated and improved.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people. It derives its power from the consent of the governed.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://rumble.com/v1bbgul-minnesota-stands-in-the-gap-with-background-music.html https://rumble.com/v18p9ol-30-minutes-with-mark-bishofsky-about-election-improvements-in-minnesota.html https://erikvanmechelen.substack.com/p/election-law-broken
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?
Very Conservative
"America First." However if I lived in Gabon (and I did as a child), I would be "Gabon First". If everyone loves and tries to improve where they are, the world can be liberated and improved.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://rumble.com/v1bbgul-minnesota-stands-in-the-gap-with-background-music.html https://rumble.com/v18p9ol-30-minutes-with-mark-bishofsky-about-election-improvements-in-minnesota.html https://erikvanmechelen.substack.com/p/election-law-broken
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Legislative priorities: I. Clean Out the Voter Rolls II. Ban All Electronic Elections Equipment III. Voter ID with Paper Ballots Only IV. Ban Mail-In Voting* V. Ban Early Voting* VI. Drastically Smaller Precincts* VII. Ban Ballot Harvesting VIII. Election Day is a Holiday IX. New Reporting Requirements for Transparency X. Heavy Prison Sentences for All Who Commit Fraud
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?
Legislative priorities: I. Clean Out the Voter Rolls II. Ban All Electronic Elections Equipment III. Voter ID with Paper Ballots Only IV. Ban Mail-In Voting* V. Ban Early Voting* VI. Drastically Smaller Precincts* VII. Ban Ballot Harvesting VIII. Election Day is a Holiday IX. New Reporting Requirements for Transparency X. Heavy Prison Sentences for All Who Commit Fraud
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
Only if departmental policy is just.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
Only if departmental policy is just.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I support a reformed police force to uphold the rule of law and also recognize the root of many of our problems goes well beyond police following policy.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I support a reformed police force to uphold the rule of law and also recognize the root of many of our problems goes well beyond police following policy.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
America had to be subverted through elections in 2020 precisely because of the number of citizens that are armed.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
America had to be subverted through elections in 2020 precisely because of the number of citizens that are armed.
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
