Steve Markegard
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steve Markegard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 25
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Renton Vo-Tech, Renton, WA, 4 yr Bachelors, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Heat & Frost Insulators, Apprentice Laiason to Executive Board, Heat & Frost Insulators
Negotiating Member on Contracts Committee, Heat & Frost Insulators, Member of Employer Group for Labor Contracts
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
pending
OTHER INFORMATION
Steve Markegard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion. I will take that to mean a medical procedure or abortafacient medication to stop a pregnancy apart from a true medical necessity. Every single time that happens it is, in my opinion, a tragedy. Suicides are the same. No true medical need - just tons of hard hard circumstances. Therefore I believe the best we can expect in legislation is a common sense red line. First trimester w/allowances for rape & incest & life of the mother. And laws to incentivize choosing life.
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
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?
Minimum wage was never intended to be a living wage. It is an introduction into employment and a stepping stone to higher positions.
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?
None
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.
C
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?
Very important. Israel is a democratic nation surrounded by enemies who want to wipe them off the face of the earth and Israel is God's chosen people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Emphatically agree!
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
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
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in a triune God who created all that exists. We have all fallen short of perfection & God sent His only Son to be the perfect sacrifice for us. That upon faith in Him, we can have eternal life. Those who believe in Him are His disciples and walk in His commandments & spread His gospel to others.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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 racism is not the threat; foreign ideology is. Those who do not adhere to the principles in our US Constitution - who do not assimilate to the values and belief that ALL men are created equal and have inalienable rights given by God.
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.
A & C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power, fossil fuels, natural gas.
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 protect its people from enemies both foreign and domestic, protect & uphold our freedoms and follow the law.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No more than we already have. Follow the laws on the books.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
As long as it is voluntary and are properly trained.
