Joyce Lacey
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joyce Lacey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & CD1 Special General
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Morris, Morris, Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1991
Minnesota State, Fergus Falls, Associate of Arts Degree, 1985
Lutheran Brethren Seminary, Fergus Falls, Degree, 1992
Barbizon Modeling School, Minneapolis, Modeling Diploma, 1981
Premiere School of Professional Modeling, St. Louis Park, Modeling Certification, 1982
Ashby Public High School, Ashby, Diploma - Valedictorian, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Navy League of the United States, Vice President of Outreach, Minnesota Council, Minnesota Submarine League
Vice President of Media Relations, American Legion Auxiliary, Executive Committee for Youth
Sons of Norway, Treasurer, Northwest Synod
Board member, Festival and Heritage Foundation, Committee Chair
Ambassadors of the St.Paul Winter Carnival, Committee Chair, MS Society
Member & volunteer for over 30 years, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Leadership Committee
Alzheimer's Association, Memory Walk Committee for years
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Not a career politician
NA
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Not a career politician
NA
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Foundation Serving Vulnerable adults and children Endorsement
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am prolife. I believe abortion is wrong. So many women who have had abortions regret doing so later in life. It is permanent. A life created by God relinquished. Only if the mother faces imminent death, should abortion even be considered. If the mother cannot raise the child, adoption is always available and hundreds of couples would love to adopt.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Especially in light of the fact that Planned Parenthood was taking live babies, which tortured the child, and selling body parts! This is inhumane and criminal! The government should not fund such inhumane practices.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
No human should be forced to die against their will! No human, regardless of age, should be denied medical treatment!
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would lower taxes on gas.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would not spend money on non-essential expenditures.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
History has proven that those who seek higher education should be dedicated to accomplishment. Not everyone is dedicated. So to use taxpayer dollars to fund a student who is not serious about education and just wants to party continuously, is not a wise investment of taxpayer dollars.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I don't believe there should be any circumstances under which the government should close churches. If there is a pandemic, social distancing, face masks and cleaning procedures should be in place. Families should decide for themselves if they prefer to watch the service on Facebook or go in person.
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.
Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private Healthcare options. Unfortunately, the government is presently denying Healthcare for our most vulnerable. This is unacceptable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations, if tested and proven safe, can be beneficial. Nonetheless, vaccinations can be detrimental to one's health, if not first properly tested.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We must be loving of all peoples, but firm that we will not tolerate extremists and destructive behavior.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
This should be a priority.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All people are welcome, if they go through the proper channels to secure citizenship.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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.
I am a Christian. I follow the teachings of Christ to love your neighbor as yourself. Love is key to unite our country and our state.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would make voting more secure. Make sure the people exist and are not having those who are deceased voting. Double check records to make sure the voter actually exists and is a legitimate voter.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe so. Although some people seem to be racist, the majority, I believe, are not. Clearly, what happened in the George Floyd aftermath was way out of hand! I believe some wanted to push us towards Marxism. Classic Marxist maneuvers. This should have been nipped in the bud. It got way out of hand.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the purpose of government is to serve the people. By the people, for the people. We are granted unalienable rights by our Creator. Government should never be a dictatorship. Government passes Bills to help maintain structure and ensure there is freedom and justice for all. This is the general purpose of government. Our unalienable rights must always be protected.
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).
The Fergus Falls Daily Journal article in mid May states my views on key issues.
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?
We have tried for three years toget a Bill passed to enforce the Ward's Bill of Rights. Senate File #1462 nearly passed in the Senate this year, but Lunde refused to allow it to be heard in the House. The Bill would ensure that Ward's of the State, or those forced into Involuntary Guardianships with the Deception of Protection, would not be harmed by abusive, fraudulent, for-profit guardianships/conservatorships. These innocent, competent victims have all their life savings, property and identity stripped from them in Probate Court. Probate Court is meant for property, thus they are regarded merely as property! THIS IS MODERN DAY SLAVERY AND SHOULD BE ILLEGAL, BUT IS MADE LEGAL THROUGH THE PROBATE COURT SYSTEM. This must be stopped! To be a legal guardian, all you need is 40 hours of training and you can charge $400 an hour! There needs to be a BA Degree system set up to qualify to be a "legal guardian". It should include studies in finances, ethics, nursing, CPR, etc.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
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?
I believe the laws in place are good. Law abiding citizens aren't the problem and criminals seem to find a way to get around laws no matter how many there are in place. The general public should not have their Second Amendment Rights stripped from them.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
