Michelle Altherr

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michelle Altherr


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 23


Incumbent

No


Links

Michelle Altherr websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Community College of the Air Force, Associates

WORK & MILITARY

Air Force, TSgt, 15

AFFILIATIONS

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Precinct Committeeman, 3

State Committeeman, 1.5

Legislative District Chairman, 1.5

National Delegate

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

AZ MAGA

Freedom Club PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Latinos United for Conservative Action (LUCA)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Kari Lake (2022)

Make America Great Again Again (2020)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe that life begins at conception and do not agree with abortion for any reason. I understand that there are proponents that would say for rape, incest or the life of the mother, but those cases are extremely rare and used to deflect from the fact that 99% of abortions are performed for the sake of convenience.

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

Although I agree with the statement that this drug as well as any drug should meet safety standards, I am not in agreement with this, or any drug being used to end the life of a child.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Raising the minimum wage unfortunately results in job loss as businesses have to reduce staff to maintain payroll costs, in order to sustain their business.

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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

I do not think there is a circumstance where the government should have a say in closing a church. This was the reason behind Separation of Church and State to keep the government out of the affairs of the Church.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B, I am in agreement that people should have options when it comes to their health.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

There is no circumstance that this should be allowed. It is a personal choice left up to an individual or a parent in the case of a minor. The efficacy of a vaccine is not contingent upon everyone receiving it.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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, the relationship between the U.S. and Israel is very important. From a biblical standpoint our two countries are intrinsically tied together.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

A country without borders will not continue to be a country as we in the US as well as Nations around the world are now finding out.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

I am a strong supporter of ESAs. A parent has the right to direct how their child is educated


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Children do not belong to any governmental agency or school system

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Disciple of Christ and as such I hold to the principles of the Word of God. My relationship with Christ is very important to me and I will make no decision that is contrary to the Word.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The majority of things that we do require some form of ID. The most important thing we have are our elections. You should have to prove you are actually a citizen before casting a vote,.

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No, unfortunately it is advantageous for some to continue this divisive rhetoric in order to maintain their control.

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

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy as well as undermines U.S. energy independence and deters development of reliable electricity sources.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear energy is an option along with coal and solar.


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government is there to protect the citizenry as well as represent the will of 'We the people'.

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


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?

Placing restrictions on gun ownership does not protect the public, it emboldens the criminal.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Teachers who are trained would be a great deterrent as a first line of defense.

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