Will Walters
Democrat | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Will Walters
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 65
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Univ of Central Oklahoma, Edmond OK, BA
Univ of Oklahoma, Norman OK, MBA
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Joe Neguse
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Before a fetus is viable.
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.
Choose not to answer
I believe chemical abortion drugs should be subject to the same requirements as other prescription drugs.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
America takes care of its citizens who are in need. We provide medically necessary care for people who cannot afford it.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I believe a person should have the freedom to choose to end their life with dignity if they have the mental capacity and competence to make that decision.
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?
The purpose of a minimum wage is to ensure that anyone who works can afford to support themselves, and I support that goal. It is better for the economy and saves taxpayer dollars.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
It depends how they are used. Public monies are taxpayer dollars and should not be used to cause harm to taxpayers.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only under extreme circumstances such as to protect national security, protect public safety such as to meet fire and safety codes, protect the public during a public health emergency, or if a church is involved in illegal activity. But it cannot do so in a way that is discriminatory or disproportionate. Churches cannot be singled out for being religious institutions.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Americans are entitled to freedom of religion. Americans used to legally discriminate against other Americans based on gender, race, ethnicity, etc., using moral or religious beliefs as justification. Today if one provide services to the public they are prohibited by law from discriminating against people based on such characteristics, including sexual orientation, and I agree that should be illegal.
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. Americans spend more on healthcare than any other country and receive lower care per dollar spent than other developed countries. This wastes tremendous sums of taxpayer money for most of us to benefit very few wealthy people at the top of the healthcare industry, and results in lower life expectancy, higher rates of disease, infant mortality and overall mortality, and lost productivity in our economy.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
For overseas travel where there are substantial disease risks if vaccines are not required. Childhood immunizations for polio, etc. have saved millions of lives. Covid vaccines shouldn't have been mandated.
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, for strategic security and defense reasons in an unstable region as well as because of our economic and technology partnerships.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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
Only to the extent that it does not weaken public schools, which are a foundation of our country.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Neutral
Children are vulnerable and must be protected from all forms of abuse.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Golden Rule, treat others as you wish to be treated.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
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?
Yes because it obviously puts some people at a disadvantage.
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.
Neutral
Sorority houses should be able to determine that for themselves but biological males should not be allowed to compete in women's sports
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.
D
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Geothermal, solar and wind.
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?
Establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, Provide for the common defence, Promote the general Welfare, Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
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?
Moderate
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Depends
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Commonsense things like background checks, red flag laws, felons shouldn't have weapons, citizens shouldn't have weapons of mass destruction
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
Depends on training and other circumstances, but this is not the answer to safer schools.
