Andy Stocks
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andy Stocks
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK, 1998
Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY, 2012
SIRS Anti Money Laundering For Precious Metals Dealer
WORK & MILITARY
SLB Inc, President, 4
AFFILIATIONS
BMDMI, Missionary - Field Pharmacy Technician Nicaragua, Christians United for Israel
Member, National Rifle Association, Member
Amateur Radio Relay League, Member, B.S.A.
Eagle Scout, Christian Skydivers Association, Member
National Eagle Scout Association, Member
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 (2)
Gun Owners of America
*Wyoming Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
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?
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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?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All elective expenditures that do not meet within the scope of the purpose of government as defined in the US Constitution
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I respect those who attend higher education, however education is never free. There are grant programs, low interest student loans with long forbearance periods if needed. I don’t believe taxpayers should bear the costs. Maybe we need to reduce corporate and small business tax/fees to incentivize but not require employers to perform reimbursement for eligible education costs. This would then be subject to employer / employee negotiations, without government oversight.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Violation of employer / employee 1st amendment right.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Churches should never be closed by a government mandate. Closing churches by the government violates the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
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.
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should not be "required" or forced. A person should have the liberty to make the decisions that affect their own bodies.
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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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.
Strongly 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.
Conservative Christian
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?
No, I do not believe that the United States is fundamentally "racist"
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is defined in the US Constitution. “To establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity”.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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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?
Pro-Life: I am a strong advocate for life and I always will be 2nd Amendment: The government does not have the power to encroach on our ability to defend ourselves. I will always defend our right to keep and bear arms. Fiscal Responsibility: We must have a state government that provides budgets that are not filled with excessive spending, but instead are right-sized to ensure relief to our citizens and businesses. Public Protection: We need leaders willing to make sure our law enforcement and other protective services (firefighters, EMS and National Guard) have the equipment they need to serve and protect the public. Pro-Small Business: I will always work to reduce the burdens that come from overbearing regulations. Our small businesses need the ability to succeed in the free market and they should never have to compete with government! Election Integrity: I will work to pass legislation that prevents crossover voting and a recall of elected officials who violate their oath of office.
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
This is self explanatory “conduct consistent with departmental policy” We should honor those who consistently uphold the policies they are tasked with performing.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. This is a right that that should be protected. I fully support the 2nd Amendment and will not vote for any bill that opposes or further restricts it.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
This would be equal to suing Jim Beam for intoxication that results in a car wreck.
