Liz Vazquez
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Liz Vazquez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. H
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
The Cornell Law School, Ithaca, JD, 1977
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, MBA, 2006
National Judicial College, Reno, 3 certificates, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
None
None
AFFILIATIONS
member, chair of numerous City Commissions, including, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, Anchorage Budget Commission, Chair and Board member of Chugach Electric Association, Anchorage School District Budgetary Commission, member of the Anchorage Republican Women's Club, Alaska Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Alaska State Representative, 2015-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Anchorage Assembly, Alaska State Representative, 2022
State Representative, 2016,2018
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
James Kaufman (2022)
Donald Young (2020)
Roger Holland (2020)
Mia Costello (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
March 18, 2022 Anchorage Daily News Q & A.
Key Votes from Vote Smart
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest and threat to the mother's health.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
It is dangerous to have chemical abortion drugs readily available without a prescription and the prior consultation with a medical doctor.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Providing taxpayer funds for only non-abortion services would be fine but enforcement would be difficult.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly support religious freedom and morality.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely true, but many Americans are not aware because of the media.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, first Israel is the only Democracy in the Middle East and second, this relationship has been very important to both countries. The countries fighting with Israel seek its destruction and that of the United States. Israel is the holy land and it is where the Christian faith was founded.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B- but very important to have private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only the traditional vaccines for infants. No Covid mandates!
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
History has shown that those countries that deny free enterprise and the right to private property become impoverished- it discourages innovation and productivity. This in turn increases the crime rate and lawlessness.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
If too excessive, small businesses cannot afford it and will lead to many closures and bankruptcies.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Absolutely no.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The present open border is a national security threat.It is also a threat to election integrity. Our educational and health care system are also being overwhelmed.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
I have always supported this but this is especially more important because of the indoctrination that is occurring in public schools.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not support taking funding from the police. Crime increases when the police is defunded.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I absolutely support this because it will improve safety in our schools but would require teachers to take a gun safety class. It is well known that many crimes were stopped by individuals carrying a gun.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
For the Federal Government- Provide national security, secure our borders, maintain and improve our National infrastructure like our federal highways, provide for a legal system to enforce federal laws and protect the rights of the people, provide a safety net for individuals needing financial assistance for food, housing and medical care. However, the federal government has overreached and is now involved in many sectors such as providing student loans and residential mortgages.
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?
Lean Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Conservative - belief in religion, family and country.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Proof of citizenship should also be required. No voting by mass mail in ballots and election should occur on one day.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
Preserving the Electoral College is very important because if it becomes irrelevant, our national elections would be decided by only several states- the most populated states such as California and New York, states that are overall liberal/Progressive.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, allegations of racism have the potential to incite riots, for example, the riots that were led by Black Lives Matter and Antifa in 2020.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
This is a very important safety issue for females. It is also unfair for males to compete with females- they are naturally stronger, with larger muscle mass, larger hearts and lungs.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Gas, coal
