Cynthia M. Scaturico

I believe in protecting the sanctity of life from conception, as every life is precious. However, in rare cases, such as when a mother’s life is at risk, I support limited exceptions after careful medical consideration. I also advocate for expanding adoption services, improving maternal healthcare, and supporting families to reduce the need for abortion, ensuring compassionate solutions for both mothers and their unborn children.

Agree

I believe taxpayer funds should prioritize healthcare services that unite us, like maternal and child health programs or community clinics, rather than funding controversial providers like Planned Parenthood. This ensures public money supports widely agreed-upon needs while respecting diverse views on abortion. I’d advocate for redirecting funds to expand access to prenatal care and family support services to help mothers and babies thrive.

Disagree

I believe healthcare should focus on preserving life and supporting patients through quality palliative care and mental health services, not legalizing assisted suicide or euthanasia. These laws risk pressuring vulnerable individuals and undermine informed consent. Instead, we should invest in compassionate care that helps people live with dignity, ensuring no one feels their life is a burden.

I support simplifying the tax code to make it easier for everyone to understand and comply with, reducing the burden of navigating complex rules. We should also decrease the tax burden on working-class families through targeted tax cuts or credits, helping them keep more of their hard-earned money. These changes would promote fairness, support economic stability for families, and encourage growth without adding unnecessary complexity.

Cut non-defense waste, reduce welfare with jobs—Reagan said, ‘the best social program is a productive job for anyone who is willing to work’—and limit defense spending on foreign conflicts, prioritizing working families’ economic stability.

Disagree

Government-funded college inflates costs, saddling Americans with crippling loans. We should prioritize affordable education and value trade professions like plumbing and welding, which are in high demand. This saves taxpayers and supports working families.

Disagree

: “James Madison championed freedom of conscience as a core right, believing no one should be forced to act against their beliefs. I agree—individuals and businesses have a moral duty to act for the highest good, as they see it. Forcing service violates this liberty. We should protect everyone’s right to live by their conscience, ensuring fairness and respect for all.

There are no circumstances in which churches should be closed by the government. The government should never prevent worshippers from gathering.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

None- healthcare management is a personal choice and should not be mandated by the government. The government misguiding the American people about the safety to the covid-19 vaccine is a perfect example of this.

The United States must protect the right to life for all, regardless of religious affiliation, as a core constitutional principle. To eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism, we should strengthen national security through enhanced intelligence sharing, targeted military operations against terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda, and robust border security. U.S. citizens have a right to know who enters our country, requiring strict vetting of immigrants and visitors to prevent terrorist infiltration. By disrupting terror financing, promoting deradicalization, and fostering international cooperation, we can ensure safety while upholding life and liberty for all.

Disagree

I support world peace, ending all wars and denounce antisemitism.

Strongly Agree

A country without a border is no country at all. A strong physical border is essential to protect the right to life for all in the U.S., regardless of religious affiliation. Citizens have a right to know who enters. Expanding walls, Border Patrol, and technology ensures safety, stops illegal crossings, and combats trafficking, preserving our sovereignty.

Strongly Agree

Our country is in desperate need of education reform. As a mother of three daughters and a former single mother, I have utilized all methods of education; public, private, & home schooling. The recent attack on home school parents in Virginia is unacceptable. Parents have a fundamental right to direct the education of their children and I fully support our right to choose.

Strongly Agree

: “John Adams said, ‘Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people.’ Judeo-Christian values provide the moral framework needed for limited government, ensuring the right to life for all, regardless of faith.

Disagree

Identity is negotiated through relationships with others, not self-created. Adding gender identity as a protected class undermines this, disrupting societal norms and legal clarity. Existing non-discrimination laws protect all without redefining identity, preserving cohesion and fairness.

Agree

: As a Christian, I believe marriage is a God-ordained, sacred union of one man and one woman, rooted in biblical truth. No government has the authority to alter this divine institution. It forms the foundation of family and society, promoting stability and moral order.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I am a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We believe God's love for humanity is freely given through the gift of Jesus Christ, not human works.

Strongly Disagree

Photo ID is required to drive, fly, bank, or buy alcohol, yet some argue we don’t need it to elect our nation’s leaders. Voter ID laws ensure only eligible citizens vote, protecting election integrity. Without verification, we risk fraud, undermining democracy. IDs are standard and fair.

Paper ballots, in person (with exceptions for military and the disabled) and would consider a national holiday for voting one day of the year.

Strongly Disagree

CRT wrongly labels U.S. institutions as inherently racist, fostering division over unity. Our nation, while imperfect, is built on principles of equal opportunity. Focusing on individual responsibility and shared values, rooted in faith, better addresses inequality.

Racism exists but is not a primary threat to domestic security. Crime, terrorism, and border security pose greater risks. Promoting unity through shared values and equal opportunity, not divisive narratives, strengthens our nation.

Disagree

Reparations based on race are unfair, punishing individuals for historical wrongs they didn’t commit. Equal opportunity and personal responsibility, guided by Christian values, better promote justice. Resources should focus on education and job creation for all.

A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. I am an advocate for protecting our environment. We currently have a landfill crisis in America and need innovation to fix this problem. However, I do believe it can be done without added regulation. Our streams and oceans are currently polluted with trash and regulations are not fixing the problem. This is a subject that I am passionate about and do not believe added regulations will fix the problem.

Agree

I do support hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources. However, I believe the future of clean energy will be found in innovation and investments in small modular reactors. Nuclear energy is the cleanest most efficient form of energy. Solar energy and wind turbines are the least efficient forms of energy and parts cannot be recycled. Currently, turbine blades and solar panels end up in our landfill contributing to our landfill crisis.

Government’s purpose is to protect individual liberties, ensure national security, and uphold the rule of law, as guided by constitutional principles. It should foster order and opportunity while staying limited, respecting personal and faith-based responsibilities.

Conservative

My family moved to Iowa from Yorktown, VA for approximately two years for a career opportunities. During our time there I initiated several conservative and bi-partisan community events. https://iowafrw.org/nfrw-charters-new-carroll-county-area-club/ https://www.1380kcim.com/2024/03/28/carroll-county-republican-women-celebrate-success-of-first-vietnam-veteran-breakfast-event/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15hs7swhRT/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DRNnT8njD/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C2QSM97qg/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HSVWDiHe8/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JREysb7o6/ https://www.1380kcim.com/2024/04/01/a-free-presentation-and-movie-about-human-trafficking-in-iowa-will-be-held-this-thursday-at-the-swan-lake-education-center/ https://www.1380kcim.com/2023/07/10/santa-maria-winery-to-host-seminar-on-human-trafficking-awareness-and-prevention-thursday-evening/

No

I am a blue collar candidate. I am a 1st generation college graduate. My father built, managed, and worked for his roofing company until he was 70 years old and my mother was a housekeeper at the local hospital. I completed my degree while raising two daughters as a single mother and working full-time. I understand the impacts of working a physically demining job while raising a family. Most legislators do not understand what it takes to provide for a family as a working class citizen in 2025- I do. I will initiate bills that help the working class and the forgotten citizens of Virginia. I will be a voice for blue collar families.

Agree

Qualified immunity protects officers acting within policy, ensuring they can maintain order without fear of frivolous lawsuits. Strong law enforcement is vital for safe communities, as my faith values justice and security.

Strongly Disagree

Redirecting police funds weakens law enforcement, risking public safety. Mental health programs are important but should be separately funded. Strong policing, guided by justice, ensures secure communities for all.

The Second Amendment protects our right to bear arms for self-defense and liberty. No new restrictions are needed; enforcing existing laws and addressing crime roots like mental health preserves safety without infringing rights.

Strongly Disagree

Suing firearms dealers and manufacturers for criminal misuse shifts blame from perpetrators, threatening Second Amendment rights. Accountability lies with individuals, not lawful businesses. Enforce existing laws to address violence.