Joseph "Joey" Charafi
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joseph "Joey" Charafi
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Assembly, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Denver, Denver, BA - Science & Technology, 2007-2010
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Stop The Traffic Foundation, President/Founder, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Assembly District 8, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Nevada Young Republicans
Las Vegas Young Republican Club
OTHER (3)
Veterans in Politics International
Nevada Veterans Association NVA
Save Nevada
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Veterans in Politics International
Nevada Veterans Association
Nevada Young Republicans
Las Vegas Young Republicans
Save Nevada PAC
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).
Agree
Agree. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund abortion providers.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe life is sacred and should be protected. I support strong protections for the unborn and believe abortion should be limited as much as possible under the law, with careful consideration given to rare and tragic circumstances involving the life of the mother.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
Yes. Existing federal law should be taken seriously and enforced.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support a strong economy where wages rise through growth, productivity, and opportunity, not through policies that unintentionally hurt small businesses or reduce hiring. We need to reduce cost pressures on employers and workers alike.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Increase transparency and independent oversight in budgeting Audit duplicative or underperforming programs Reduce unnecessary administrative bloat and red tape Strengthen performance based budgeting Ensure taxpayer dollars are tied to measurable outcomes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me, separation of church and state means the government cannot establish an official religion or coerce religious belief, but it does not mean faith should be pushed out of public life. People of faith have every right to bring their values into the public square.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No. Religious liberty and freedom of conscience are foundational rights and should be protected.
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.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
No. That raises serious concerns about privacy, government overreach, and misuse of personal medical information.
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. Israel is a key ally in a volatile region, a strategic partner, and a nation that shares important democratic values with the United States. Supporting Israel is important for regional stability, national security, and moral clarity.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
Disagree. Local governments should cooperate with lawful immigration enforcement while also treating all people with dignity and respecting due process.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Agree. Education decisions are best made closer to students, parents, teachers, and local communities.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Agree. Children should be protected from irreversible decisions before they are mature enough to fully understand the consequences.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Agree
Disagree. Nevada should be cautious about expanding gambling further and should prioritize economic growth that strengthens families and communities.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, and my faith shapes how I view service, dignity, responsibility, and truth. I believe every person is made with value and purpose, and I try to approach public service with humility, moral clarity, compassion, and accountability.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Disagree. Photo identification is a reasonable safeguard that helps protect election integrity and public confidence.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Disagree. Government policy should focus on equal opportunity, strong families, good education, safe communities, and economic mobility for all.
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.
Agree
Agree. Women and girls deserve fairness, privacy, and safety in spaces designated for them.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
I believe we should be responsible stewards of our environment, support innovation, and pursue practical solutions, but I oppose alarmist policies that damage working families, small businesses, or American energy independence.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
A strong mix anchored by reliable base load energy, especially natural gas and nuclear, with continued innovation in other sources where practical and affordable.
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?
Conservative
Constitutional 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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal should be to protect the innocent, hold offenders accountable, deliver justice fairly, and strengthen public safety. It should punish serious wrongdoing, deter crime, and where appropriate support rehabilitation that reduces repeat offenses.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
Agree. American law should remain rooted in the Constitution and the legal framework of the United States.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the Second Amendment and the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Laws should focus on keeping weapons out of the hands of violent criminals and those who pose a clear, lawful, adjudicated danger, while protecting the constitutional rights of responsible gun owners.
