
Marty Ertman
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Insufficient Information
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marty Ertman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Bachelor of Science, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Weston County Commissioner, 11.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Wyoming Campaign Finance - public search
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest
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.
Choose not to answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reevaluate exemption qualifications, consideration of a fair tax
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reevaluate exemption qualifications, consideration of a fair tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate the federal Department of Education; streamline the Department of Transportation; review non-elected agencies
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate the federal Department of Education; streamline the Department of Transportation; review non-elected agencies
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
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 - but with a caveat: a review of qualifications to receive benefits needs to be done. Also the process needs to be simplified/streamlined.
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 - but with a caveat: a review of qualifications to receive benefits needs to be done. Also the process needs to be simplified/streamlined.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if the vaccine has been thoroughly tested and vetted. Never under experimental status.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if the vaccine has been thoroughly tested and vetted. Never under experimental status.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Protect the homeland but be very, very careful not to impinge on the freedoms of our citizens. Keep the fight away from our borders.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Protect the homeland but be very, very careful not to impinge on the freedoms of our citizens. Keep the fight away from our borders.
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
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
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?
Anyone who is vetted and is willing to assimilate. The current system is not working.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is vetted and is willing to assimilate. The current system is not working.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
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
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.
Raised a Methodist but have become disillusioned by organized religion. Believe strongly in the Bible and its teachings.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised a Methodist but have become disillusioned by organized religion. Believe strongly in the Bible and its teachings.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Eliminate ballot boxes and increase qualifications for absentee ballots.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Eliminate ballot boxes and increase qualifications for absentee ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The media wants us to believe we are racist but go look around.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The media wants us to believe we are racist but go look around.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
As per the US Constitution: unity, domestic tranquility, justice, defense, promotion of the general welfare of the people, and securing liberty for all.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
As per the US Constitution: unity, domestic tranquility, justice, defense, promotion of the general welfare of the people, and securing liberty for all.
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
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).
I don't have any.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I don't have any.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
I have not.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
I have not.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am dedicated and loyal to the US and the Wyoming Constitution.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am dedicated and loyal to the US and the Wyoming Constitution.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
"Consistent with departmental policy' are the keywords.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
"Consistent with departmental policy' are the keywords.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns don't kill people. People kill people.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Guns don't kill people. People kill people.
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.
Invest in America’s Future
Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.