Ethan Clark
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ethan Clark
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 41
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Political Science, Minor in Business, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
AKRS Equipment, Marketing Manager, 2021 - Present Day
Nebraska State Legislature - Senator Andrew La Grone, Administrative Aide, 2018 - 2020
U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Adrian Smith and Congressman Jake LaTurner, Staff Assistant and Press Assistant, 2020 - 2021
U.S. Senate - Senator Deb Fischer, Press Assistant and Deputy Press Secretary, 2021
AFFILIATIONS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church - Ord, NE, Volunteer and Member, Valley County Hospital Foundation - Ord, NE
Volunteer, TeamMates Mentoring - Ord, NE, Mentor and Volunteer
Sandhills Strong - Ord/Burwell, NE, Volunteer, Lions Club of North Loup - North Loup, NE
Member and Volunteer, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Member
Nebraska College Republicans, Vice President and Member, Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans
Member, Central Nebraska Young Republicans, Founder and Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Mike Foley
Nebraska Federation of Young Republicans
Julie Slama
Senator Loren Lippincott
Senator Beau Ballard
OTHER (4)
Mike Hilgers
Rita Sanders
Senator John Lowe
Senator Mike Jacobsen
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Congressman Mike Flood
Attorney General Mike Hilgers
State Auditor Mike Foley
State Senators: Beau Ballard, Mike Jacobsen, John Lowe, Loren Lippincott, Rita Sanders, and Julie Slama
Public Service Commissioner Dan Watermeier
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never. Life begins at conception.
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
Yes, they should, but overall I don’t believe they should be allowed in our country.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive any government assistance of any kind.
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
Yes, these are the cores of our economy and without them, we as citizens would suffer.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I don’t believe in raising the minimum wage. The economy provides many opportunities for sufficient wages. One of the issues I hear about throughout the 41st District is the lack of workforce and businesses are willing to pay to get good people.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
No. ESG is a system for government entities to gain control over our daily lives like China does to its citizens.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No. This has been disputed in the Supreme Court multiple times and every time religious freedom has prevailed.
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. Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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
Yes, they are one of the largest foreign threats to our country.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The US’s relationship with Israel is important because Israel is the only ally of ours in the Middle East with a stable form of a democratic government. I do not believe we should be funding their war against Hamas though, especially when we have many Americans suffering and an open southern border.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes, this is one of the greatest threats to our country’s future.
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.
Neutral
I believe in an education system that fosters competition between public, private, and homeschooling options. Parents should have the freedom of choice in how to educate their children.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Children in today’s society face many issues that previous generations did not. We must protect them from these dangerous ideas and practices at all costs.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Children do not have the ability to make effective long-term decisions on their own.
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
Yes. Marriage is a covenant between you, your spouse, and God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a man of Christian faith. I am a practicing Catholic at my local church. I am strong pro-life advocate.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No. Voter ID is a large part of ensuring an effective and accurate election system that protects against fraud.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
No. The Electoral College ensures people from all over the country have a voice in their president elections. Not just the higher populated areas.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe that we are all made in God's image and the best way to address racism is to stop talking about it.
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 Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate indicated after publication that his preferred response is "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.
A. and C.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that nuclear energy is a safe and reliable source that we can use to supply more energy to our grid.
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 provide a safe environment for its citizens without infringing upon our rights.
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
I am a Christian conservative focused on protecting our God-given rights that are codified in our country’s constitution. I will work to rid our economy of overbearing government regulations, lower tax burdens, grow our economy, fight for our students, defend our farmers and ranchers, and protect our religious freedoms.
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 am strong defender of the 2nd Amendment and own multiple firearms. The only restriction of gun ownership I believe is that convicted felons should not own firearms.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes. This would provide more protection for students from outside threats.
