Robyn Carnes

Republican | Colorado

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robyn Carnes


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 16


Incumbent

No


Links

Robyn Carnes websites
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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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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