
Elizabeth Helgelien
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Elizabeth Helgelien
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Corban University, Salem, Bachelor of Science, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, Lifetime Member, Armed Forces NCO Corp
Honorary Member, Central Christian Church, Member
Gun Owners of America, Member, Nevada Firearms Coalition
Member, NRA - National Rifle Association, Member
National Association of REALTORS®, Member, Las Vegas REALTORS®
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senate, 2010-2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (19)
Steve King
Joe Arpaio
Tom Tancredo
Barry Goldwater Jr
Paul Gosar
OTHER (1)
Oil & Gas Workers Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Sheriff Richard Mack
Veterans For Trump
I've also been endorsed by Legacy PAC, Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell, Conservative Radio Show Host Steve Sanchez, County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian, Blake Guinn, Assemblyman Ed Goedhart, Assemblyman Jim Marchant, Gunther Eagleman & The Calvin Coolidge Project
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donald Trump (2023)
Save America (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Elizabeth Helgelien pledges to support term limits on congress in 2023
Elizabeth Helgelien received a 92% rating from the NRA in 2018.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Life of the mother
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Supreme Court rightly decided this is a state decision. There should be no federal funding for abortion.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower taxes for individuals and businesses, repeal the death tax, reduce regulation, stop printing so much money and stop the wasteful government spending.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The term Separation of church and state does not exist in our U.S. Constitution. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion. The left is abusing and misinterpreting this language to prevent the free exercise and individual rights of those who practice a religion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is on the frontline against Islamic extremists that want to wipe both Israel and America off the face off the map. They are an extremely valuable military, technology, and trade partner. They are one of our major allies.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
This question is personal to me as a mother of a U.S. Space Force Guardian. While other military powers are embracing strength and masculinity, the US Military is sadly being turned into a woke liberal social experiment. When Covid was happening our military was mandated to vaccinate which caused some of our best and brightest to make the difficult decision to leave the military thus weakening our military and recruitment and retention.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need to completely secure our border, this is an emergency situation where we should shut down all immigration until the situation is under control. Once that is complete, we should then put in place a careful vetting process for legal immigration ONLY.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a devout Christian, I’ve accepted my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My faith guides me in all aspects of my life, including my work in public service. I strongly believe that 'faith without works is dead,' which is why my commitment to my beliefs extends beyond personal practice to my professional duties. Our nation's founders were guided by Judeo-Christian principles, and I see it as my responsibility to uphold these values in government.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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 Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil and Shale gas and I'm proudly endorsed by the Oil & Gas Workers Association.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect Property Rights, Individual Rights, and Defend from Foreign Threats
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to restrict states from violating American's Second Amendment Rights. I am the only Candidate in my race with an A rating from Gun Owners of America and I'm the only candidate in my race with a Preferred+* rating from the Nevada Firearms Coalition, the highest rating possible.
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