Manuel "Manny" Gonzales III
Republican | New Mexico
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Manuel "Manny" Gonzales III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Wayland Baptist University, Plano, Bachelor's, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Corporal, 4
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff, 29
AFFILIATIONS
Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knight - 14 year member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Bernalillo County Sheriff, 9
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor of Albuqerue, 1
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Endorsements in Progress
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Rudy B. Mora (2024)
WinRed (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
That should be at the discretion of the potential parents based on their personal beliefs protected under the First Amendment. Otherwise, I will abide by the current Laws and Constitutions of the State of New Mexico and The United States.
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.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
As a former small-business owner and a private property owner, I am a firsthand witness to the importance of Free Enterprise and the ability to own private property as essential elements to sustaining a productive economic system.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Mandated increased wages only harm working-class New Mexicans and small businesses forcing them to pass on the fiscal burden to us as the consumers.
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?
There are no circumstances where government can close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Private Individuals and businesses reserve the right to refuse service for any reason unless they are discriminating against a particular class.
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.
Option C: "Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary." most closely matches my view on healthcare.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are no circumstances where a government, school, or employer should dictate the requirement of vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is a loyal and longstanding ally of the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes. We have a humanitarian and National Security crisis at our southern border. Enforcement of a comprehensive and layered security plan to ensure National Security and the safety of United States citizens as well as noncitizens.
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.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Christian Catholic. I have traditional family values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Federal issue.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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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.
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Federal Issue
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.
N/A
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
N/A
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?
The general purpose of government is to provide for the common good, maintain social order, protect citizens' rights and freedoms, and promote the well-being of society as a whole through laws, policies, and public services.
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
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?
Restrictions on people who have been convicted of violent crimes.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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