Erik Kiehle
Libertarian | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside, Bachelor of Science
WORK & MILITARY
Computer and Software Industry, 1990-2006
Property Management, 2000-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer Fire Department, FireFighter, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Member, Parks & Recreation Commission (Campbell, CA), 2006-2006
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House of Representatives
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Neutral
The Supreme Court has ruled abortion is a State matter. I do not believe the federal government should be involved in personal medical and end-of-life decisions, nor provide funding for such.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Neutral
Many embryos are created for IVF purposes, up to 12-20. Those not implanted for pregnancy should be considered the property of the parents, with disposition of unused embryos up to the parents.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Government should not fund elective abortions, nor dictate medical care and choices to patients. There are situations where abortions may be appropriate, including non-viable pregnancies, pregnancies resulting from rape, etc
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
No federal funds should be used for elective abortions. Medical facilities like hospitals can receive funding for other purposes (research, medicare, etc) but must not bill the government for any expenses related to an elective abortion procedure.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Disagree
The federal government should not ban transit or transportation of FDA-approved medical instruments or medications. That is not the proper role of the US Government.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and property rights are essential for America.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The Income Tax is immoral, unethical, and akin to Slavery. When the government claims the output of our labor, that makes us slaves. The Income Tax should be ended and the 16th Amendment amended or repealed.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should follow the 10th Amendment and stop funding anything not an enumerated responsibility per the Constitution. Individual States can take over where they want to.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
There should be Zero dollars spend on welfare or assistance for illegal or temporary legal foreigners. Deport them back to their home countries if they’re not making America better. End all aid to foreign governments and NGOs. Any “non-governmental” organization should be banned from ever receiving government funding. It’s a scam that allows the government to fund social-engineering goals by using a cutout agency. End all current foreign wars and don’t start any new ones.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should not be required to provide services that violate their beliefs. Using the government to force others to do things they don’t want to do is again putting the government in power over individuals.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of Church and State means the government should not fund religious institutions, and such institutions should not organize or fund campaigns to influence government elections.
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.
D. Government involvement in funding healthcare has done nothing except make it all more expensive.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
The only database the government should keep about medical illnesses is one that patients can opt-into and out of to help match prospective patients with medical trials.
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.
Combination of C and D. Repeal the War Powers Act and remove the ability of the President to conduct offensive operations without a declaration of war by Congress.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese and CCP are China-First and China Only. They do not have the interests of America in mind. Likewise the United States should focus on OUR needs and interests. China is a global superpower pursuing their own interests and must be addressed as such by America.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is focused on their own interests, which conflict with American interests. Israel should be viewed as, and treated as a probable-hostile foreign nation.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
Pedophile-worshipping Islam is an ideology of conquest and subjugation. Islam is 100% incompatible with the US Constitution and we should ban any muslims from citizenship or permanent residence in the USA and deport most of the ones here. I would like to make Islam a disqualification for automatic visa approval to the USA and require specific gains or advantages to America before any Muslim is allowed a temporary visa to come to America.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration should be limited to those who will benefit America. That means people who intend to learn English and assimilate to America’s Christian or agnostic culture. Those who intend to keep their own religions like Muslims should not be allowed to immigrate except by special unique circumstances.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Sanctuary Cities and states are a threat to America and the Constitution. Mayors, Governors or others who protect anyone who has invaded America should be arrested and charged under existing Federal laws.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
US Dept of Edu should not exist. Abolish it.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
Foreign governments should not be involved in US education except if they’re funding individual students who have been granted temporary visas to study in the USA.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Trans, aka geneder dysphoria, should be considered a mental illness and those with that psychological condition should be treated. Attempts to transition a child should be considered criminal child abuse.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Marriage is a religious union. The government legal contract known as “marriage” should be called “civil unions” in all legal documents and government references.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. Only God is perfect, the rest of us are humans trying to follow his example and teachings.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Registering to vote should require proof of citizenship. Voting should require photo identification. This is already law in Mississippi, and should be national law to protect our elections.
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
Humans are XX or XY and should be treated accordingly.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas, hyrdo, coal, and nuclear are the most reliable energy sources and critical for base load supply. Where viable, wind and solar are welcomed to help America’s growing energy needs.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
I have no history of any arrests or charges related to sexual misconduct.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
I have not been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony.
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
I am an Individualist opposed to big government. I view my beliefs to be close to America’s Founding Fathers and the Constitution. Government should provide for the common defense, enable a legal system that protects individuals and private property, and little else. National relations with foreign nations should be amenable trade partners without foreign entanglements.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Government has a role to provide laws and a court system under which child exploitation can be punished.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Any ams the government can have should be ones law-abiding members of the public can have. If my adult neighbor wants a 50 cal, howitzer, or tank I’m ok with that. If Elon wants to buy an aircraft carrier and fly F-18s off it, I’m ok with that.
