
Kyle Kirkland
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kyle Kirkland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Special Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., 20
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, A.B., 1984
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, MBA, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
The Kirkland Foundation, Founder & President, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Director & Board Chair, California Gaming Association, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Denham (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Jim Costa (2019)
Kamala Harris (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
There should be exceptions for rape, incest and 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?
The Supreme Court decision pushed this issue back to the states. This is not a federal issue and not in the purview of my position in Congress.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
No government entity reserves the authority to regulate religion. Every American may worship as they please without government interference.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
B
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East. We must stand in solidarity with the Jewish people as they fight to defend their sovereignty from terrorist states. An attack on Israel is an attack on the United States, and we must stand firm in our commitment to protect and defend our allies.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Veterans pay and benefits have remained stagnant despite increased threats abroad and rising costs of living. We must do more to compensate the men and women who sign up to defend our freedoms. Veterans are often forgotten once they return from service, and they deserve better from the nation they fought to protect.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccination requirements restrict the rights of Americans to make medical decisions without government interference.
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.
B
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
The federal government is strangling businesses and hardworking Americans who are struggling to make ends meet. We must cut overbearing regulation, reduce the tax burden on working families, and reduce government intervention in the market economy.
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
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?
The United States must solely encourage LEGAL immigration; this includes temporary work visas, which greatly impact the Central Valley. We are a country with a strong foundation of legal immigration, and we must remain committed to those values while standing firm and protecting our sovereignty by securing the southern border.
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.
Agree
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?
I support the Second Amendment.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of government is to defend our way of life and our laws. It's duty is to protect and defend the Constitution from foreign and domestic threats and should refrain from over-reaching into our lives and businesses to fit a popular narrative.
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.
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.
Neutral
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My fundamental spiritual beliefs are guided by Biblical teachings. Through giving back and acts of kindness, I live out these values and beliefs daily.
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.
Agree
Yes, we must protect the environment, but addressing climate change requires worldwide cooperation and practical, well-thought out solutions. Poorly conceived government mandates are not the answer.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We should allow all safe, reliable, cost-effective energy sources including nuclear, solar and fossil fuels to reduce our dependence on foreign energy production.
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