Angelique M. Diaz
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Angelique M. Diaz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
General Assembly Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Kean University, Union
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Union Settlement Association, Board of Directors (Former), National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION*
*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.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed within the first eight weeks of pregnancy and to save the life of the biological mother, if necessary,
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code must be amended, removing tax exemptions (i.e., FICA exemption) for Visa holders, irrespective of whether the individual returns to their home country or requests to stay in the United States. This will substantially increase the amount of funds available and contributed towards Social Security and Medicare for U.S. citizens. The number of nonresident aliens who have not, and are not, contributing towards our programs can supplement the deficit we face. Understanding the individuals may not benefit from the programs should they return to their home country, they are utilizing our country's resources, therefore, they should also pay the taxes associated with the country providing said resources. A second recommendation would be to amend the code to include a flat percentage of personal income tax, changing based on income levels. This substantially reduces the administrative burden of budgeting (both for civilians and agencies) with estimated withholding amounts, as withholding currently fluctuates based on individual income and circumstances. The amount of personal income tax (determined at time of filing) can fluctuate based on assets, liabilities, etc., but a flat annual withholding amount throughout the year due to employment income can assist all. Third recommendation to the code would be to increase the incentives for employers creating jobs. These can be short term or long-term incentives, because creating jobs for our communities should be rewarded. Artificial intelligence will eliminate the amount of employment opportunities available to everyone as it progresses. Therefore, incentivize job creators and increase opportunities for civilians during the short time we have left.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Welfare reform is needed. Programs must assist and encourage, without the ability to abuse and utilize taxpayer funds as a full-time career option. Assistance is needed at times in anyone's life, and disabilities diminish potential options, but a full audit and reform of our program(s) is mandatory for budgeting purposes as well as boosting morale and self-value. We must also reduce the amount of financial aid distributed to countries not aligned with our policies and in allegiance with the U.S. The formation of BRICS must mandate a reevaluation of allegiances and assistance provided to countries similar in kind. This entails ensuring the elimination of threat, in any form, and the use of our resources against us.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Separation of church and state is still in effect as well as our constitutional right to freedom of religion. Due to these factors, there is no debate that one can rule / overrule the other. With that said, the government must complete their due diligence, whereas a church must follow strict and specific guidelines to be classified as such for tax exemption purposes.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should not be mandated under any circumstances, but yet available for those who choose.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The U.S. must show zero tolerance towards terrorist states of all kinds, this includes flexing and forcing our financial and military power to fight against terrorism.
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
The U.S. must do more to physically secure all borders, airspace, waterways, cyber security, and any format and/or avenue that can harm U.S. citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the United States as long as they do so by following the laws of the land.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
Taxpayer funds should benefit the community of the taxpayers / public schools, with other options funded privately.
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.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Roman Catholic, with my beliefs and values aligning with my religion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Currently, I would not propose changes but would be against allowing noncitizens the opportunity to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to everything globally. It hurts and hinders human rights and democracy as a whole.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
General purpose of government is to provide law and order for citizens, provide protection and resources, and ensure liberty and human rights are maintained and not violated. Government should build an infrastructure and be an exceptional steward of finances for the public.
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
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?
My legislative priorities will be ensuring citizens have the resources to live a prosperous life, having a representative who is invested in their financial well-being and aligned with their core values. I will ensure to challenge and fight for what is best for the people, saving the sanctity of our families and sanity of our children.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
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?
Restrict those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness from obtaining licenses to own firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
