Erskine Levi
No Party Preference | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Erskine Levi
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Masters in Education, 1998
California Polytechnic University, Pomona, BA in social Sciences, 1992
Citrus College, Glendora, AS Criminal Justice, 1987
Rio Hondo College, Whittier, Police Academy, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
US Army/California National Guard/Reserves, Captain, 17
US Army, Regular Military Police/SWAT/SRT Team, Specialist, 3
Wells Fargo Security, Captain, 2
Pomona & Monrovia Police Departments, Police Officer, 2
Monrovia Police Department, Explorer Post, Lieutenant, 3.5
AFFILIATIONS
American Legion, Member, National Guard Association of California (NGAC)
Member, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Member
Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, Sir Knight, 4th Degree, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Member, American Solidarity Party (ASP), Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Elected Member of the Assembly District Republican Central Committee/Treasurer, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
President of the United States, Candidate with the American Solidarity Party, 2023
US Representative/Congress, Write-in, 2022
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
American Solidarity Party of California
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
American Solidarity Party of California
National American Solidarity Party
Desmond Silvaera, Candidate for California Secretary of State, 2022
Amar Patel, Nominee for Vice President of the United States, 2020
Dr. James Hanink, Candidate for Governor of California, 2020
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Mike Garcia (2021)
Steve Scalise (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Erskine Levi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
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
Contribute to Pregnancy Center's instead
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Contribute to Pregnancy Center's instead
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Contribute to Pregnancy Center's instead
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.
Choose not to answer
I do not believe in any form of Abortion
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.
Choose not to answer
I do not believe in any form of Abortion
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.
Choose not to answer
I do not believe in any form of Abortion
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Mother's life is in danger only
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Mother's life is in danger only
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Mother's life is in danger only
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?
Only if the Federal Government want to enforce Murder Laws
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?
Only if the Federal Government want to enforce Murder Laws
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?
Only if the Federal Government want to enforce Murder Laws
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Get rid of Government Waist and give a tax break/lower income tax for the middle class.
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Get rid of Government Waist and give a tax break/lower income tax for the middle class.
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Get rid of Government Waist and give a tax break/lower income tax for the middle class.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Pay off your own student dept, or qualify for a certified debt reduction program.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Pay off your own student dept, or qualify for a certified debt reduction program.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Pay off your own student dept, or qualify for a certified debt reduction program.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Why?
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Why?
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Why?
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State/Government cannot impose any certain religion upon you. One should be free to practice any religion you want, or not practice one.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State/Government cannot impose any certain religion upon you. One should be free to practice any religion you want, or not practice one.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State/Government cannot impose any certain religion upon you. One should be free to practice any religion you want, or not practice one.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
My answer is self explanatory!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
My answer is self explanatory!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
My answer is self explanatory!
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
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.
Healthcare Insurance funded by the Government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options
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.
Healthcare Insurance funded by the Government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options
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.
Healthcare Insurance funded by the Government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options
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.
The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened, because we can... to help countries fight tyranny and terrorism.
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.
The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened, because we can... to help countries fight tyranny and terrorism.
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.
The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened, because we can... to help countries fight tyranny and terrorism.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Spy Balloons, cyber warfare, Chines Police Stations, Buying up American Farmland...close to US military bases, Spying on our country from Cuba, More, I'm sure.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Spy Balloons, cyber warfare, Chines Police Stations, Buying up American Farmland...close to US military bases, Spying on our country from Cuba, More, I'm sure.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Spy Balloons, cyber warfare, Chines Police Stations, Buying up American Farmland...close to US military bases, Spying on our country from Cuba, More, I'm sure.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Very Important. We need to back them up 100% with our military power in conjunction with theirs. And we needed to have done this before October 7, 2023.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Very Important. We need to back them up 100% with our military power in conjunction with theirs. And we needed to have done this before October 7, 2023.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Very Important. We need to back them up 100% with our military power in conjunction with theirs. And we needed to have done this before October 7, 2023.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
young people do want want to join our military under a weak administration (President Biden's Admin). We had/have no problems under a conservative president.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
young people do want want to join our military under a weak administration (President Biden's Admin). We had/have no problems under a conservative president.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
young people do want want to join our military under a weak administration (President Biden's Admin). We had/have no problems under a conservative president.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish/fix the Wall and deport the millions who have already illegally entered our country. Set up Border court systems to expedite the legal process. Put the Border Patrol back to work securing the border. Defund the 87,000 IRS Agents and give the money to the Border patrol and ICE. Eliminate the Sanctuary Cities and States Status. How about just enforcing our current immigration laws!
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish/fix the Wall and deport the millions who have already illegally entered our country. Set up Border court systems to expedite the legal process. Put the Border Patrol back to work securing the border. Defund the 87,000 IRS Agents and give the money to the Border patrol and ICE. Eliminate the Sanctuary Cities and States Status. How about just enforcing our current immigration laws!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
It can't be that hard to figure out what countries/governments in the world are actually killing their own citizens (Civil Rights Issues) and allow those people to apply for US Citizenship
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish/fix the Wall and deport the millions who have already illegally entered our country. Set up Border court systems to expedite the legal process. Put the Border Patrol back to work securing the border. Defund the 87,000 IRS Agents and give the money to the Border patrol and ICE. Eliminate the Sanctuary Cities and States Status. How about just enforcing our current immigration laws!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
It can't be that hard to figure out what countries/governments in the world are actually killing their own citizens (Civil Rights Issues) and allow those people to apply for US Citizenship
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
It can't be that hard to figure out what countries/governments in the world are actually killing their own citizens (Civil Rights Issues) and allow those people to apply for US Citizenship
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Answer is self explanatory!
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Practicing Roman Catholic/Christian.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Practicing Roman Catholic/Christian.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Practicing Roman Catholic/Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I firmly believe this would eliminate most, if not all, of the cheating in elections. People are not stupid. Anyone, regardless of race and socio-economic status, can and do get IDs. The police/sheriffs ask for IDs, Hospitals, banks, etc... are asking for IDs, Why cant the voting booth/precinct, etc....
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I firmly believe this would eliminate most, if not all, of the cheating in elections. People are not stupid. Anyone, regardless of race and socio-economic status, can and do get IDs. The police/sheriffs ask for IDs, Hospitals, banks, etc... are asking for IDs, Why cant the voting booth/precinct, etc....
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I firmly believe this would eliminate most, if not all, of the cheating in elections. People are not stupid. Anyone, regardless of race and socio-economic status, can and do get IDs. The police/sheriffs ask for IDs, Hospitals, banks, etc... are asking for IDs, Why cant the voting booth/precinct, etc....
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Well, then, if that happens, then only the most populated states will be able to choose the President of the US. (California, Texas, New York, Florida, etc...). Teh other states will not matter. The Electoral College helps ensure that all states get a say so in the Presidential Election.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Well, then, if that happens, then only the most populated states will be able to choose the President of the US. (California, Texas, New York, Florida, etc...). Teh other states will not matter. The Electoral College helps ensure that all states get a say so in the Presidential Election.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Well, then, if that happens, then only the most populated states will be able to choose the President of the US. (California, Texas, New York, Florida, etc...). Teh other states will not matter. The Electoral College helps ensure that all states get a say so in the Presidential Election.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
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
Answer is self explanatory!
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Answer is self explanatory!
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Current Sources, but alternatives should continued to be researched.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Current Sources, but alternatives should continued to be researched.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Current Sources, but alternatives should continued to be researched.
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
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
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 our legal citizens from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Ensure that our own population has what it needs to survive (Food, water, clothing, shelter)
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect our legal citizens from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Ensure that our own population has what it needs to survive (Food, water, clothing, shelter)
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect our legal citizens from all enemies, foreign and domestic. Ensure that our own population has what it needs to survive (Food, water, clothing, shelter)
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
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
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? 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
If we do this, then we are going to be doing this forever. When the next administration comes into office, then we will add more justices. Someday we will have over 100 judges on the supreme court. This is really sounding stupid! 9 is fine!!
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
If we do this, then we are going to be doing this forever. When the next administration comes into office, then we will add more justices. Someday we will have over 100 judges on the supreme court. This is really sounding stupid! 9 is fine!!
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
If we do this, then we are going to be doing this forever. When the next administration comes into office, then we will add more justices. Someday we will have over 100 judges on the supreme court. This is really sounding stupid! 9 is fine!!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do believe in forming/creating good community programs, but not at the expense of the law enforce agencies. In fact, we need to "fund" the departments more.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do believe in forming/creating good community programs, but not at the expense of the law enforce agencies. In fact, we need to "fund" the departments more.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I do believe in forming/creating good community programs, but not at the expense of the law enforce agencies. In fact, we need to "fund" the departments more.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. In fact we should be giving more Carry/Concealed Weapons (CCW) permits to law abiding citizens. I would require more firearms use and safety training for those individuals, but then. we should allow them to assist law enforcement with criminal deterrence/control during emergency situations. Military Training should also count towards experience.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. In fact we should be giving more Carry/Concealed Weapons (CCW) permits to law abiding citizens. I would require more firearms use and safety training for those individuals, but then. we should allow them to assist law enforcement with criminal deterrence/control during emergency situations. Military Training should also count towards experience.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. In fact we should be giving more Carry/Concealed Weapons (CCW) permits to law abiding citizens. I would require more firearms use and safety training for those individuals, but then. we should allow them to assist law enforcement with criminal deterrence/control during emergency situations. Military Training should also count towards experience.
