
Melissa McCrady
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Melissa McCrady
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary and Municipal General
Race
State Representative, District 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, 2001-2008
West Virginia University, Morgantown, Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, 2001-2008
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
WV House of Delegates, District 13
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Roger Conley
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I believe in a small government, funding abortions is not a responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Health of the mother, incest, or rape.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I believe life starts at conception and that life is sacred. Legislation should function to protect the people from harm and secure the freedom of life.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
All human life has the right to exist.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
There is no government mandated church. We will not be governed by a theocracy. We as a people have the right to assemble and worship as we desire best for each individual.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
There is a certain amount of common sense required to survive in business, but that business/individual should have the right to make those decisions whether good or bad. Each business/individual should have the right to refuse service or to service whomever they choose on whatever basis they choose.
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?
Our relationship with all countries is important. The type of relationship that the US holds with each individual country should be evaluated carefully based on mutual benefits and values. Israel has in the past been an ally to the US and as long as they continue to hold to that, we should continue to ally with them.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
If a database needs to exist it should be held privately. The government should not be involved in keeping any database on any individual with or without a medical illness.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The minimum wage should stay minimal. It is the right of the employer to pay based on the merit of it's employees not based on a set wage from the government.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Owning property and allowing a free enterprise allows us to feel like we "have skin in the game". It fosters a sense of pride and community knowing that you are part of something and that you as part of the market have an effect on it.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Cut subsidies, lower taxes, cancelling ineffective or overreaching programs
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
All persons who desire to stay, live and work in the US should become citizens.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To determine innocence or guilt based on witness testimony and a trial by peers. Then to determine the punishment if found guilty.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
This responsibility should fall to the parent/guardian first, in lieu of this, the government has a part to play in prosecuting those who prey on children.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus Christ is the only son of God sent to save all of mankind. I strive to model my life and decisions on the living Word of God and the life of Jesus. I hope that I foster a love for people, an uncompromising stance on core values and the belief that our time on earth is short and the effect of that life is important to our future.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
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