Sevag Vartanian
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sevag Vartanian
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Regent, Univ. of Michigan
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Bachelor of Science, 1991
University of Chicago, Chicago, Masters, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, Committee Member/Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
University of Michigan Board of Regents
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Michigan Conservative Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Matt Maddock (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Gabriel Lossing (2022)
Jason Rhines (2022)
Matthew DePerno (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Lisa Trombley (2023)
Angela Rigas (2022)
Art Kale (2022)
Bob Genetski (2022)
David Staudt (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Choose not to answer
This is not applicable to my race.
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
The school should provide reasonable accommodations to allow students with medical emergencies to continue their education.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Our pre-K through High School public education is funded primarily through our property taxes. As a society, it is vital that we provide this preparation for our children. An argument can be made that Trade Schools are just as important as our Universities. While funding the critical research that is done in higher education is important, it is not a universal benefit and should be reconsidered.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Choose not to answer
I believe in the separation of church and state. However as a matter of history and moral guides, I'm a fan of the Ten Commandments.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
I believe parents should have more control over what curriculum is mandated. Nobody should be forced to do anything that would violate their beliefs.
NATIONAL SECURITY
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Does not apply to the office that I seek.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Centralized power does not necessarily achieve optimal outcomes. Returning control to the states is a better alternative.
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.
A - Opt in.
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Mathematics, Civics, American History, Information Technology, Language Arts, Vocational Learning, Personal Finances Art & Music.
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Strongly Agree
Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.
Strongly Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am an Armenian Orthodox Christian. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity around 300 AD. It is the center of our culture and plays a major role in our communities around the world.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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 Disagree
This is a mental health issue that should be treated as such. This movement is a massive blow to women's rights. I am appalled by this and cannot support this in any way shape or form.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
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
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Choose not to answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Mumps, Measles, Polio - big fan. Experimental MRNA vaccines - ABSOLUTELY NEVER.
