Gaylynn Becker
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gaylynn Becker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Univ of North Dakota, Grand Forks, BS, 1968-1972
Univ of North Dakota, Grand Forks, BS, 1972-1973
MSU- Billings, MT, Billings, M.Ed., 1984-1985
Univ of North Dakota, Grand Forks, Ph.D., 2001-2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
North Dakota Counseling Association, President (1999-2000), 1985-2014
North Dakota School Counselor's Association, Member, 1985-2014
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Sakakawea Chapter), Chapter Chair (1998), 1990-2012
Bismarck-Mandan Elks, Member, 1990-2026
Mandan Moose, Member, 2024-2026
Bismarck Eagles, Member, 2024-2026
Inspire Family Fellowship Church, Bismarck, Member, 2021-2026
House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Bismarck, Play guitar & sing, choir, sunday school teacher, Church Council Member, 1989-2021
Mustangs & Fords of the Dakotas Car Club, Member & President (2019-2022), 2006-2026
Corvettes of Dakota Territory, Member, 2012-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
North Dakota District 7 House of Representatives, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
ND District 7 Republicans
OTHER (1)
Citizens Alliance of North Dakota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
District 7 North Dakota Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, to save the life of the mother
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
My knowledge base here is limited. I'm open to learning more in this area.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
My knowledge base here is limited and I'm open to learning more in this area.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The market should dictate the minimum wage. If it is too high, young people can't obtain employment where they can learn about the world of work, and obtaining a knowledge base to assist them in their career path.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Keep government small 2. Have checks and balances in place to know that taxpayer money is being well spent for what it was meant to be spent 3. Only have government set up for what only government can provide for citizens 4. Economic development is best provided by the taxpayers spending their money themselves 5. Have a system in place that rewards citizens who uncover waste and/or fraud
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government shall pass no law establishing a religion or preference for a particular religion. People should be free to practice their religion as long as it does not harm someone else.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. In addition, this should be provided only to citizens and only for necessary procedures.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
In addition, no foreign government or representatives thereof should be allowed to own property in the United States of America.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is important. My ancestors thought that it was important and so do I. Israel and the U.S. have a powerful alliance. This alliance has also maintained strong support in Washington. This U.S -Israel relationship has helped us keep closer awareness (intelligence) of what is occurring in the middle-east and other parts of the world and it helps us set national policy.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Our nation and the world would be a better place if we had no sanctuary cities. Sanctuary laws that adversely impact law enforcement officers from doing their duty need to be found unconstitutional and those who violate law enforcement officers from doing their duty to protect United States citizens need to be held accountable.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has ceased to do what it was originally formed to do. The USDOE has become an office of taking away local control and has become a supporter of indoctrination policy. So, it should be redefined with certain specific objectives. Perhaps, it should be moved back into the U. S. Department of the Interior as it was over 100 years ago. We need to start from scratch with clearly defined purposes and objectives and placed appropriately.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Some of our campuses have been indoctrinated by other nations ideology which are contrary to the best interests of United States of America's. Also, research being done on our campuses are being stolen by other countries. We need to protect our students on these campuses and have these campuses for U.S. students first!
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.
Strongly Disagree
I would like to see data on the benefits and negative influence on various types of gambling in North Dakota.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Bible and its teachings. Many characters in the Bible had flaws and didn't always do the right thing. That's also how many of us are today. God bless the USA!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
In North Dakota the most reliable energy source is coal. This is followed by natural gas.
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
I adhere to the planks in the NDGOP Party Platform.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No, I haven't ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, I've never been charged or convicted of a felony.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal of the criminal justice system should be: 1. Protect society from criminals through incarceration 2. Provide for learning opportunities to learn better ways of dealing with life (rehabilitation) 3. Provide for the criminal to help repay those who were injured 4. Deter crime 5. Ensure justice 6. Demonstrate legitimacy through transparency and accountability
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
But this is within reason and ability. I can learn more in this area.
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?
Gun ownership is provided in the 2nd Amendment. With very few exceptions this needs to be followed.
