

Dan Vollmer
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
*NRA-ILA
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Protect Life at every stage.
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.
Choose not to answer
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The first amendment is our guide on this issue.
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?
Israel is an important ally of the United States.
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.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be voluntary.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The free enterprise system will always reward hard work and self-sacrifice. The people are better at making decisions about their own lives and finances than bureaucrats, and the private sector will always outperform the public sector. The 5th amendment protects private property from illegal taking without just compensation.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Let the free market decide the minimum wage.
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
Illegal entry to the United States should be prevented.
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.
Agree
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?
The second amendment is our guide on this issue. We do not need restrictions on gun ownership for law abiding citizens.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Properly trained teachers should be able to carry guns and protect our children if they so desire.
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?
Establish the rule of law and support policies that let people live safely in their communities without undue interference.
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.
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have Christian values and beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
It is important to have election integrity.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
We need the protection of the Electoral College to make sure each state has a voice in National elections.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We have made good progress on racism over our history as a nation, however we need to continue to ensure equality of opportunity.
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. Strict environmental laws undermine US energy independence.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas and coal.
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