
Lynn Emrick
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lynn Emrick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 27
Incumbent
No
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
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe life begins at conception.
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.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Tax Code is a federal issue. As for a state level I would like to see getting rid of the income tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
HB21-1068 Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam; HB21-1162 Management Of Plastic Products; SB21-249 Keep Colorado Wild Annual Pass, our Colorado taxes are sky rocking, because just to mention a few, of these past legislation bills.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Never. That is government overreach.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. There is no place for government to have opinions in one's healthcare decisions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am running in a local state house race.
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.
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Currently, the border is wide open. We must close the southern border so we know who is coming into the U.S
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrates who go through the rightful process to become a U.S citizen.
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.
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
It is not the government's right to decide marriage decisions and rights.
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 strong Christian wife and mother. Everyone in Colorado, has their set of values. I love my values. I love my beliefs. I want them to guide my life. Not run yours. Let me ask you this, when did Jesus and the Apostles ever force non-Christians to live like Christians? Never. I’m running to be a public servant. Not a public tyrant.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID laws, limited drop boxes for ballots, clean up voter roles, and get rid of counting machines that have wireless capabilities.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, we are not a racist country. We are a melting pot of many different ethnicities and within this country you can do and become whoever/whatever you want.
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?
The purpose of the government is to protect our liberties and freedom.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
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?
I value educational choice while funding the student not the system. We need to support small businesses, not over-regulate them with new sales tax laws and delivery fees. Support out law enforcement officers.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I want you and your children to be as safe as possible. Period. Our right to carry guns helps make that happen.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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