T. Deb Wolfley
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
T. Deb Wolfley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Weber State College, Ogden Utah, B.A. Police Science, 1975
Brigham Young University, Provo Ut, Masters of Public Administration, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Member, Lincoln County School District #2 Education Foundation
Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America, Leader
Star Valley Arts Council, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Lincoln County Sheriff, 9
Lincoln County Commissioner, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother, a competent physician determines that the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth, and possibily because of rape or incest
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.
Agree
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
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?
Business owners will best determine the criteria for salaries for their employees. The free market system plays an important role in this area.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None that I can think of
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should only be available and used when the medicine has been thoroughly tested and proven to be effective and safe
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 The U.S. sees Israel as a stable ally who can check the expansion of Soviet influence in West Asia. The U.S. is also Israel’s largest trading partner, with annual two-way trade hovering around $50 billion. Both Israel and the U.S. also have a deep defence partnership, which involves joint research and development and weapons production.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The United States has had a good immigration policy in previous years that outlined the number of people who could enter our country per policy and practices that vetted the immigrants in a logical and practical manner.
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
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology 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.
My beliefs in a higher power .. God, guides my decisions, actions in all that I try to do. This world is not a perfect place to live, and thus it behooves us to do all we can to protect families, our childrens rights, our family traditions and to build upon our fore fathers solid core traditions. It is very evident that when a family, community, or whatever size of group follows God's commandments, life is better. That is our quest in life, to help others and serve our God.
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.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to our security of our country for many reasons. It leads to strife, conflict, loss of services, and increases the size of government programs.
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.
A & C Good companies, lead by good leaders and stock holders will naturally want to do their share in protecting the environment, without such high and severe government restrictions.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal, nuclear power
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 protect our God given rights, our liberty, personal property and freedoms. To provide the basic duties outlined in our 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?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Please express your views on the 2nd Amendment.
It is absolutely essential that all Americans can keep their arms at all times, and in all places. The 2nd Amendment says it all.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
