Dave Parke
Republican | Utah
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Weber State University, Ogden, Associates
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Bachelors of Business
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Bachelors of Foreign Languages
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, MBA
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Utah State House Representative
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Utah Republican Party
Utah Reagan Caucus
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Congressman Burgess Owens
County Councilman Carlos Moreno
Utah Reagan Caucus
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe every human life has value, and we should work to protect it. At the same time, I recognize there are difficult and tragic circumstances. I support limited exceptions, including cases of rape, incest, or when the life or serious health of the mother is at risk. We should also be doing more to support mothers and families so fewer people feel like abortion is their only option.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe wages should be driven by the market, not broad mandates that can hurt small businesses and reduce opportunities. The best way to raise wages is to strengthen the economy, support job growth, and create more opportunities for advancement.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Cut redundant and outdated programs that no longer serve a clear purpose, increase transparency so taxpayers know where their money is going, reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up costs without real benefit, and focus spending on core responsibilities like public safety, infrastructure, and education
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me, it means government should not establish religion, but it must protect the right of individuals to live out their faith. Faith plays an important role in many people’s lives, and that freedom should be respected.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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, We should preserve programs like Medicaid and Medicare for those who need them, while working to bring down costs through competition, transparency, and better access to care.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
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. Israel is one of our strongest allies, and that relationship is important for both national security and stability in the region.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
We need a system that enforces the law while also recognizing the importance of strong communities and economic contribution. The focus should be on practical, enforceable solutions.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I believe more decisions should be made at the state and local level, closer to parents, teachers, and communities.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith has shaped how I see the world, especially the importance of family, service, and personal responsibility. During my time as a missionary in Chile, I saw firsthand how different systems of government can impact people’s freedom and opportunity. That experience reinforced my belief in free markets, strong communities, and the protections we have under the Constitution.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
We should be responsible stewards of our environment while making sure solutions are practical and don’t put unnecessary strain on working families.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A balanced mix, with a strong reliance on dependable sources like natural gas and nuclear, while continuing to develop renewables where they are effective.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To keep communities safe, hold people accountable, and ensure fairness. It should also provide opportunities for rehabilitation where appropriate.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the Second Amendment and believe law-abiding citizens have the right to own firearms. We should focus on enforcing existing laws and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals while respecting constitutional rights.
