
Robyn Carnes
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robyn Carnes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 16
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, BA Music Education, 2001
Denver Seminary, Littleton, MA Youth & Family Studies, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
More Than Funds, Business Owner & Consultant
Brokers Guild, Broker Associate
Rescue America (national non-profit that fights sex trafficking), VP of Emergency Care & Expansion
Cherry Hills Community Church & Christian School, Chaplain, Development Director & Elementary Director
Visit Denver, Sales & Hospitality Manager
AFFILIATIONS
Rescue America (national non-profit that fights sex trafficking), VP of Emergency Care & Expansion, Cherry Hills Community Church & Christian School
Chaplain, Development Director & Elementary Director, National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee, Liaison
National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education, and Families, Liaison, South Metro Fire Rescue District
Liaison, Centennial Senior Commission, Liaison
Centennial Faith Council, Liaison, Centennial Audit Committee
Liaison, Centennial Youth Commission, Liaison
Littleton Public School Board, Liaison
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Centennial City Council, 2021-Current
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Super PAC
*Colorado Young Republicans
LIBERAL (1)
*The Forward Party
OTHER (3)
*Colorado Chamber of Commerce
*NRA-ILA
United Community Leaders of Colorado
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
https://carnesforcolorado.com/endorsements
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Deborah Flora (2024)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Robyn Carnes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This issue is currently settled in Colorado and is up to the state.
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.
Disagree
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?
Wages must be realistic for wage earners, but also realistic for business owners. Without business owners, there won't be businesses to pay wage earners. We need a balanced approach.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I'd like to see a balanced approach.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should not be allowed to close churches. People have a free-will / choice to attend or not.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
This is an individual / parent choice.
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 remains an important democratic ally and a strategic middle east partner.
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.
Agree
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.
Agree
As a Christian woman, I agree with this statement, but this is also a settled question.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I follow Jesus.
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.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We certainly have domestic security threats based on race, religion and other prejudices bevause we're a melting pot that welcomes people from all beliefs.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
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.
A & C - I am concerned when envronmental policies increase consumer costs and threaten jobs, but I don't believe this is a zero sum game. Business owners want to be have a clean envionemnt as much as anyone else. I believe we can have collaborative policies that protect our small businesses and industries, while also promoting enviornmental safeguards that reduce our emissions and limit our carbon footprint.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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 proper role of government is limited and shouldn’t exceed its delegated powers, nor should it redistribute wealth. We can do better than this! We, the People, should be holding our elected officials accountable. Our government should uphold the Constitution and establish the rule of law to define, protect, and enforce our individual rights and freedoms. Government that is limited, lean and balanced is best.
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?
Lean Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
As the wife of a law enforcement officer, this idea is devastating. We are already seeing extended impacts like this in Denver, CO which are certainly not positive for our community.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We all have a right to bear arms and to protect ourselves and our families.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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