
David Purkey
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Purkey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary and Municipal General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, B.S. Civil Engineering, 1999-2006
Fairmont State College, Fairmont, B.S. Engineering Technology, 1984-1990
Fairmont State College, Fairmont, A.S. Architecture, 1984-1990
WORK & MILITARY
RESPEC, Project Manager, 2025-2026
FirstEnergy Service Co, Engineer IV, 2008-2025
City of Morgantown Engineering Department, Civil Engineer, 2002-2008
AFFILIATIONS
Greater Way Innovation, Senior Trustee, 2015-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U. S. Senate, 2026-
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only when lives are at risk.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
This would depend upon the belief system of the provider. Islam has rules that their people can lie if need be and so on. How can this be trusted? If the resister does not violate another person causing physical injury, the resister should be allowed to not provide services.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The USA was intended to be a Christian nation, however, this was intended that the government would not hinder a faith or support thereof. The liberals have taken this way too far. This phrase is not in the Constitution. Rather, it’s a misnomer rooted in a historical misunderstanding and subsequent jurisprudence. The original purpose was not intended that God would not be allowed in Congress.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B
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, absolutely. The Islamic Empire would destroy Israel if not for her allies, especially the USA. Isreal is good for the USA and it is great to have that ally in that area.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
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. This will need some qualifications. The Health care system has many problems and needs. The costs are way too high. Some medicines can be expensive.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Agree
The purpose should always be for the benefit of the people.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Neutral
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Stop corruption. Stop throwing money away on Climate Change. Eliminate jobs created by politicians creating jobs for their donors. Strengthen and support an honest and just election system.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Refugees of course and those who come by the law. Marriage is acceptable. But all should be reviewed and done according to the law except is dire emergencies/war/ tyranny killings, possibly others.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No guns to convicted felons. Guns should be selectively given to minors under adult supervision.
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
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
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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 Christian and I know that the best answer for the world is Jesus. They may not accept but it is still true. No one in, in the name of religion, has the right to commit crimes/murder, commit polygamy, hurt children, or kill others from other religions. My values are based on the Bible and it is God who is Lord of all. Love is the greatest way, but not all want to understand that.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I would guess and say that first is probably coal and a second would be natural gas. I do not think that we can rely on any one thing. Nuclear is also a possible option. The demand is increasing and with the demand of AI, the grid is insufficient.
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