
Terisia "Teri" Kolesnick
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Terisia "Teri" Kolesnick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Assembly, Dist. 24
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
high school, sacramento, gen, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
Florida, Nevada Realtor, sales realtor, 2006-2024
AFFILIATIONS
Catholic, Calvary Chapel, Assembly of God, Aglow, Republican women of Reno, mount Rose Republican Woman,, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
threat of life of the mother
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
I'm against abortions
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?
I believe in a free market. Government set minimum wage can shut down small businesses. Allow businesses to compete for the workforce. They will get what they are willing to pay for. Minimum wage can soar or drop low. No man is forced to accept a job
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I'm against all forms of Socialism and communism
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government has no right to close churches or to make any law against religion. Unless, of course, they are breaking civil laws such as murder, rape, theft, kidnapping, pedophilia or sex trafficking. (And that should be an arrest of the individual committing the crime, which could lead to shutting down a church.) But not for preaching the truth of God's Word or for any economic or medical mandates. That should be left completely to each individual churches' discretion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I do not believe in socialism or communism. Every individual has the right to frequent a business or to not. Every business has the right to express their moral and religious beliefs.
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.
c, help to the elderly and the poor.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none.
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. As a born-again Christian, I believe the bible is the Word of God. Scripture states, God will bless those who bless Israel and God will curse those who curse Israel. I want to stay on the blessing side. GOD BLESS ISRAEL!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I believe in our immigration laws. We must follow them. Everyone must be vetted and apply for citizenship or visa to live in this country. Open borders are illegal and allows for invasion.
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 believe in a free market. Make the schools compete for our children's tax dollars by actually producing and improving education.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
does anything else need to be said?
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
It's called freedom.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
not with taxpayers' money.
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
Government needs to stay neutral.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a born-again Bible believing Christian. Raised Catholic, I became born-again when I was 21 years old in 1974 in the Jesus movement through reading the bible and seeking God. I was Baptized in the Holy Spirit powerfully and supernaturally in 1976. I became a part of the catholic charismatic movement. In 1983 I joined a foursquare church. My life has never been the same. I am now 70 years young and have walked faithfully all my adult life with Jesus. Not perfect but Holy, I have learned to keep my eyes on the goal. To abide in Jesus, the Holy Spirit, to walk in love, joy, power and service.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Our voting rights are our most precious gift in this country. It needs to be valued and protected.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
All states vote need to be counted towards the end results. If Popular vote compact is allowed, then only the larger populated states votes would be counted, and smaller states votes wouldn't be counted. We are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. All states votes are to be considered.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, and yes. Yes, because of the nurturing of the media and socialist political scene encouraging racism to bring about their agenda of control over people. No, because as a whole, most peoples, or very few, of all color I have met in my 70 years of existence are not racist. It is very much a socialist agenda at work.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
it is another socialist platform infiltration.
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.
c
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
oil,gas, coal
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?
To serve the people. The people are the government. 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?
Conservative
Common sense Christian believer.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support blue.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
It's a sad day, but yes. Due to violence and safety concerns.
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