Melody Peotter

Republican | Colorado

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

Melody Peotter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senate, Dist. 25


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, Finance, 2011

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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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 (1)

*Stand For Health Freedom

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Very limited circumstances; we should focus on ways to protect the baby and support the mother

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?

Reduction of unnecessary regulation which causes a high burden on small business owners. We should also protect TABOR and prevent work arounds that give more fees to the voters that they didn't get to vote on.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We should reduce all welfare that is an incentive not to work. There can be incidents where people genuinely need help, but the system needs to be designed so it encourages people who can go back to work.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

People who get free college many times don't value it. Education should always be affordable - which is best achieved when there is a strong free market for something.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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


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.

D. There should be limited programs to help people who genuinely need help but private organizations can br asked to help as they generally can go farther with their funding than government can.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None - an individuals health choices should be their decision.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

We should stay out of foreign wars. This would greatly diminish the threat.

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

I believe we should stay out of foreign issues whenever possible


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who wants to with the proper visas and who follows the proper procedures.


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.

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

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 and believe this country should stand for religious freedom.


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 believe one person, one day, in person voting with some exceptions for those who are home bound or over seas, would be the most secure.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, but a government who can call someone racist whenever they disagree with them is.

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. When our country is facing economic prosperity, people will choice more efficient and sustainable choices.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government should have some limited powers that are always kept in check and balance. The people governed can then decide the areas they want the government to be involved in.

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).

NA

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?

My legislative priorities would be reducing regulations that are hurting Colorado citizens economically, supporting parents' rights to be involved in their children's education and bringing balance to an unbalanced legislature.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

Police officers need some form of ability, but also shouldn't have to prioritize risk over others safety

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None, the second amendment says "shall not be infringed"

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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