Amina N Everett
Democrat | New Mexico
Candidate Profile*
Leans Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amina N Everett
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 40
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Caroliina, Chapel Hill, MBA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
State of Illinois, Public Service Administrator, 25
AFFILIATIONS
Rebuilding Together Sandoval County, Director - Housing Selection Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (5)
AFSCME Council 18
Every Town For Gun Safety
*Moms Demand Action
*Planned Parenthood of Minnesota Political Action Fund
*Organizers of the Land of Enchantment (OLE)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
AFSCME Council 18.
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This should be a private decision between the doctor and patient.
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).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
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?
The minimum wage must be increased to meet a liveable standard
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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.
Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under a pandemic impacting the lives of the public.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is an ally and we should support all of our allies.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Disagree
Public funds used be used to cover costs of public education. Private schools or homeschool would be supported by the Parents who make that choice.
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.
Neutral
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
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 Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a humanitarian who believes in religious freedoms. Equality in education, housing, job opportunities for a healthy community regardless of race, income, etc.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Agree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The result of racism is always a threat to domestic security. When people are not treated with humanity and equality the result negative impacts society as a whole. That is exactly what the US is dealing with and will continue to deal with unless racism and its after effects are allowed to continue.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar and wind energy.
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 support and effectuate the health, safety, and lives of all its citizens.
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 Liberal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Support should be given to programs that result in the prevention and elimination of the causes of crime.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Ban ALL assault weapons would be a good first step.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
