Lonny Goodwin

Independent | Arkansas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lonny Goodwin


Party

Independent


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 4


Incumbent

No


Links

Lonny Goodwin websites
Lonny Goodwin emailFacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

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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

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

This should be between the pcp (not abortion provider such as planned parenthood) and the patient

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?

Personal income tax & sales tax on groceries, prescriptions, utilities and necessities of life should be abolished

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

The state is holding a 1.3-1.5 billion dollar surplus. I think a tax payer refund is in order

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

There should be more emphasis put on training at the high school level in the agri and hospitality last 4yrs of public school Higher ed grants linked to service in rural counties


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

No one should be required to provide services. I reserve the right to do business with whomever I choose

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.

None of the above Health care should be available to all

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

NONE


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Apply the walk softly and carry a big stick mentality. Hit hard where they live

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

That would be like them telling us to open our borders


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Build those WALLS north and south

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

Anyone who is a benefit to our way of life, and can conform to the melting pot of our society.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

Money follows child and analogy testing not standardized or progressive questioning like licensure exams. All students should be tested in this manner, regardless schooling method


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

There should be no special protection for anyone - James 2:1

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

For this reason a man shall leave his mother and father Gen. 2:24

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Look at the history of Liberia Africa

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Born again believer saved by GRACE (Gods Richies At Christ Expense) Acts 16:30 what must i do to be saved Acts 16:31 believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We should use photo and finger prints on file with DMV

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Stricter ID facial recognition and finger prints on file with DMV data base already exist


EQUALITY

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

Yes anything that divides is a threat a house divided can’t stand

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

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?

To provide a safe place to pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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

Very conservative politically, very liberal theologically…’whosoever will’

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Www.facebook.com/Good.win4Arkansas

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?

If elected I will NOT seek another term someone had to run against the man who voted for three Mask Mandates a Vaccine Mandate and against second amendment carry and voted against his party 90+% of the time and someone had to run against that.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

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?

Congress Shall Make No Law

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

Strongly Disagree

That would be like suing a car company because someone drove drunk

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