Kevin Virgil
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Virgil
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, BS, 1995
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, MBA, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
Army, CPT, 1995-2000
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Steve King
Vivek Ramaswamy
Mark Thompson
Lynn Evans
Zach Dieken
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Steve King
Rep. Mark Thompson
Rep. Zach Dieken
Sen. Lynn Evans
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
Neutral
I do not believe that these drugs should be made available to the general public, and should only be administered by a medical professional.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never
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 Declaration of Independence guarantees the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". One must then determine when life begins. If one believes that life begins at conception - as I do - then the government must protect ALL life and therefore cannot tolerate, much less enable, abortion.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower and ultimately eliminate the individual income tax; phase out the Social Security payroll tax; eliminate the Obamacare 3.8% tax; eliminate taxation based on citizenship and instead tax based on domicile
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?
Government shall not coerce against any one religion, nor shall any citizen be expected to support any religion against their will.
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?
Never
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.
D. The Constitution does not guarantee the right to healthcare and it is unconstitutional to require American citizens to pay taxes that provide healthcare to others.
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 US should never provide foreign aid to other countries unless doing so clearly prioritizes American interests.
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?
Yes, America's relationship with Israel is important because of that country's prominent role as the Holy Land within Christianity and Judaism. I fully support Israel's right to exist and to defend itself.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Two decades of pointless and expensive wars, fought for the benefit of the military-industrial complex and not for the nation; a serious decline in the quality of leadership in our armed forces and executive branch; excessive 'helicopter parenting' over today's younger generations which has yielded a generation of soft teenagers who are physically and emotionally unfit to serve.
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?
Those non-US citizens who are in possession of an active and valid visa.
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
Per the 10th Amendment, the U.S. Department of Education is unconstitutional.
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.
Agree
I agree that marriage is a sacred pact between a man and a woman, and that no government has the authority to alter this definition.
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.
I am a Christian and I believe that Western Civilization is the most important creation in the history of the human race.
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?
Nuclear power.
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?
To maintain law and order, to protect its citizens from external threats, and to guarantee life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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?
Most restrictions to gun ownership should be removed and constitutional carry should be permitted in every state.
