Troy Clark
Republican | Iowa
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Troy Clark
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Associate, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child, Year-round Volunteer - Central Drop-off Team Leader, Polk County Republican Party
Central Committee Member, New Hope Assembly of God - Urbandale, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am a strong believer that life begins at conception and do not support any abortion.
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
Though I think ALL life is created by God and should be cherished, if a person is a victim of rape or incest, I think this is the only option that should be available, and only if immediately reported.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Again, all life is created by God, and until he allows a life to end, life should be cherished.
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?
I think the minimum wage has a purpose, but it has been abused by many. The economy should dictate the minimum wage. The minimum wage was never meant to be a living wage, but a floor for new workers to the workforce, such as high schoolers.
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! The government should have no control over churches! I might say however, that if there is criminal activity being perpetrated from within or by the church, that would be an exception.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly 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 - But tighter controls need to be placed on Medicaid to adequately prevent fraud and abuse.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE!
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?
Absolutely. As a person of strong Christian faith, God tells us to support Israel!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The last 3 1/2 years have shown what can happen with weak and inept leadership from the Federal Government! I strongly support States banding together to protect our country from invasion.
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
Schools need to move back to teaching the basics and stop teaching/pushing social agendas. It's time for Iowa to be #1 again in education - that can only be done by teaching reading, writing and arithmetic/science!
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.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
NEVER!
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 strong Christian and believe that Jesus is the only path to Heaven. I think people should have the freedom to choose what religion they follow, but ultimately, following Jesus as Savior is the only way.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Government-issued photo IDs are required in all other areas of our lives, and voting should be no exception!
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
If this happens, Iowa, Nebraska and all the other smaller-population States become irrelevant, and only the big cities and populous States have a say in who represents our country.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO! The vast majority of people are NOT racist and do not look at skin color - but at the person. There is a small group of people in our country who are trying to divide us by race, sex and religion to push their agendas.
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Both Natural Gas and Nuclear energy, though I think we should take advantage of clean-burning coal as well!
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?
Federal Government is to do for the States ONLY what the States individually can't do for themselves. Federal power and control should be limited to only what the US Constitution states are under it's jurisdiction. The State and local governments are to control the rest, and should take their rightful power back from the FED.
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?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I fully back the Blue!
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions should be on felons and those with domestic violence or sexual convictions (misdemeanor or felony)
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
If teachers and administrators are comfortable carrying a gun, then they should be allowed to protect our kids. But adequate training should be required.
