20 Questions for GOP Candidates in Your State
While the spotlight shines on this year’s presidential race, let’s not forget about the important downballot races. Two of the 11 governor’s races in 2024 are currently rated as toss-ups: North Carolina and New Hampshire. It’s worth noting that eight of the 11 governor’s mansions up for grabs this year are currently controlled by Republicans.
State-elected positions such as governor, state attorney general, senator, and House representative play a crucial role in checking federal abuses of power. A coalition of approximately half the nation’s attorneys general has been challenging the Biden administration’s power grabs through lawsuits against mass censorship, woke investment rules, and environmental communism.
The Democrats are on the defensive in the Senate this year, with 10 Republican senators, three independents who support Democrats, and 20 Democrat senators up for election. Politico’s Ally Mutnick highlights key races to watch, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona.
It’s not just about gaining seats in the Senate, but also about what Republicans will do once they’re there. Republican voters have long demanded a choice, not an echo, from their representatives. Holding politicians accountable for their use of public trust is crucial.
When it comes to individuals seeking positions of public responsibility, it’s important for the public to learn more about them. As co-moderator of a forum between Republican candidates for Indiana’s governor, I had the opportunity to ask questions that voters and reporters can use to vet candidates in any state.
Brief, Specific Questions
- Do you support giving parents the freedom to choose their child’s education by delivering K-12 funding into an education savings account?
- Should state funding be removed from institutions that promote racial hatred or support terrorist groups?
- Is it ethical to raise government revenue through gambling?
- Should public health entities be prohibited from infusing a woke agenda into policies and programs?
- Do you support allowing citizens and companies under the control of foreign countries to buy land in this state?
- Should state entities be prohibited from accepting federal grants that come with conditions such as racial quotas or teaching transgender ideology?
- Do you support deregulating teacher licensing to improve teacher quality?
- Do you oppose implementing a health passport or social credit system tied to people’s health and economic decisions?
- Should illegal aliens be entitled to financial or social welfare support from taxpayers?
- Should school and public libraries be allowed to purchase books that depict graphic sex scenes?
Broader Questions
- Context: Many Americans oppose using race as a criterion for school and job admittance. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been a leader in improving public curricula and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology.
Question: Would you support emulating Gov. DeSantis’ education policies or allowing DEI governance in businesses and schools?
- Context: Citizens’ trust in the election system has declined. The Heritage Foundation has identified areas for improvement in state election laws.
Question: Would you prioritize requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and eliminating mail-in voting for those who can vote in person?
- Context: The justice system is becoming increasingly politicized and lawless.
Question: What criteria would you use to appoint judges and how would you address the politicization of legal institutions?
- Context: The governor plays a crucial role in holding the federal government accountable and state agencies often support federal overreach.
Question: How would you ensure state agencies cooperate with the attorney general in challenging federal regulations or actions?
- Context: Economic development agencies are often plagued by cronyism and corruption.
Question: Is it right to use taxpayer money to reward favored economic activity and how can the state government empower citizens to improve their economic well-being?
- Context: Daycare programs have been shown to have negative effects on children and families.
Question: How would you prioritize the needs of families and children over the desires of businesses when it comes to state workforce priorities?
- Context: Power outages and unreliable energy sources are a growing concern.
Question: What is your plan to provide reliable, locally controlled, and low-cost energy for economic growth?
- Context: Healthcare costs have skyrocketed and medical special interests have significant influence.
Question: What steps should the governor and state legislature take to control healthcare costs?
- Context: The economic and physical impacts of lockdown policies are still being felt.
Question: Should emergency executive orders be limited to a maximum of 30 days and under what conditions do you believe such orders are necessary?
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Question: What steps would you take to ensure that the federal government does not overstep its bounds and infringe on the rights of the state? Question: Do you believe in less government regulation and more economic freedom, or do you think that government intervention is necessary to ensure fairness and protect consumers? These are just a few examples of the types of questions that voters and reporters should ask candidates for state-elected positions. It is important to be informed about their stances on these issues, as they have the power to shape policies and impact the lives of citizens. As citizens, we have a responsibility to actively participate in the democratic process by being informed voters. By asking these types of questions and holding politicians accountable for their actions, we can ensure that our elected representatives truly represent our values and interests.
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