Matthew Ruby
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Ruby
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 40
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
ND Army National Guard, SFC, 2010- present
AFFILIATIONS
Forgotten Warrior Foundation, Director, Together With Veterans
Vice Chair, EANGUS, Lifetime member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House of Representatives, Since 2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
District 40 Republicans
OTHER (1)
*NRA-ILA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Rick Becker (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is danger Or there is a high likelihood the child won’t survive past infancy due to a medical condition.
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
Ideally there wouldn’t be allowed outside the few exceptions.
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.
Disagree
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
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, they are our ally in the Middle East. I’m not saying we rush into a war without proper analysis but they are an ally that we have a mutually beneficial trade with.
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 be for those who truly need it and that’s it.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
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?
There shouldn’t be a minimum wage. Employers that pay too low would struggle to find workers if they don’t pay enough and a minimum law does nothing but give them a legal backstop.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly 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
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?
Mentally ill should not have guns. But any law abiding American should have no issue buying a gun the day they want to.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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?
Take care of those that really need it. Be stewards of the taxpayers money. And protect the rights outlined in the constitution.
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
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.
Agree
While I agree parents are the number one authority in their child’s well being, we do need to protect children from social agendas. Children should not be given hormones or surgeries and parents should not be able to agree to these surgeries for their child either. We don’t allow parents to marry off their children why would we allow them to surgically mutilate them.
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
While I agree with the teachings of my church I realized not everyone does. There are worse assaults on the sanctity of marriage than same sec marriage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic and live my life in line with the teachings of the Church as much as I can.
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. There is certainly racism in the US but more times than not it’s blown out of proportion and then the media fans the flames.
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.
C. There is a balance to regulation that is too often taken too far in favor of more regulation. Protecting the landscape isn’t a bad idea but putting arbitrary emission guidelines that someone makes up is too common.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels will never be over taken by wind or solar. Nuclear is intriguing but we need a lot more research and even that would need fossil fuel to maintain our base level needs.
