
Michael Martinez
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Martinez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, College of Engineering, Boulder, BSME, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, (medically retired), StaffSergeant, 1978-1999
AFFILIATIONS
Lutheran Vally Retreat, Volunteer, High Country Basset Rescue
Volunteer, Brooffield Soccer Club, Volunteer Coach
Boy Scouts of America, Scout leader, Girl Scouts of the USA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
Michael Martinez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion should not be an elective procedure used as birth control.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Safety, risk of death or injury. Terrorist behavior.
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.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, Israel has long been allies with the United States, and it is important that we honor that alliance. If we fail one ally, our other alliances will be threatened.
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.
I was never a fan of forcing the people to choose healthcare insurance provided by the government. I would lean towards C, but with the stipulation that the money saved by elimination of government funded "private" insurance be applied to expanding Medicaid / Medicare
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Public health risk, but only with well vetted and trusted vaccines. In a public health emergency as we just went thru, I believe that it may be recommended, but not required.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
This needs to be a balanced approach taking into consideration both the needs of the wage earners, and the economic landscape for the employer. Too high could negatively affect the job market. Which raises unemployment.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
I don't believe it should be the only criteria, but with rigorous standards, and balancing the goals with an understanding of the analysis performed, it can be a guide.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
With a fair and just immigration policy.
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
The de-funding of our police departments is already having a negative effect on out communities.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very few. We already have many gun laws on the books, but criminals don't obey the law.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
But they must also be well trained.
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 serve the needs of the people
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
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 am a life long christian, born into the Catholic church, but choose a different path after many years of study and searching. I joined the Lutheran church many years ago. I believe in God, and believe to be a good christian, you must follow his word and teachings. But also, it is not mine to judge others, only to judge myself.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I believe we should go back to in person voting, with ID.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College balances our voting, and is needed to ensure fair representation across our vast nation
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
While I believe racism is still an issue in some areas of our country, I don't believe it is widespread enough to call it a threat to domestic security. We have grown as a people. I am Hispanic, spent 20 years in the Marines where the only color is "green", and learned to trust and depend on my fellow man from all walks of life. Yes there was racism in the Corps, but our mission united us. I still feel the same now 25 years post retirement. I am loved and respected in my community.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I believe we are fundamentally HUMAN!
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
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.
B and C, we must seek a balance between the needs of our society, and the preservation of our environment.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe we have not found the most reliable energy source for our needs for the future. We need to expand research, looking both at past tech, and combinations of future sources. Our expansion of the EV market is going to be a huge driver here.
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