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Mark Elworth, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Mark Elworth, Jr. did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "I'd prefer to expand Medicaid to those who need it. I believe people who don't have pre-existing conditions should just have a private insurance plan. But those with pre-existing conditions should be able to opt into a Medicaid plan and they could pay for their share of it based on their income. I believe that the government should compensate businesses for providing leave." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe we need transparency in this issue. The dark money in politics are corrupting our political system." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "No, I believe all government officials, including law enforcement, should be held accountable for all actions." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I'd prefer to expand Medicaid to those who need it. I believe people who don't have pre-existing conditions should just have a private insurance plan. But those with pre-existing conditions should be able to opt into a Medicaid plan and they could pay for their share of it based on their income. I believe that the government should compensate businesses for providing leave." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I'm for lowering taxes for small business and the self employed. But would not support cutting corporate taxes." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I do support remove barriers even though I believe in making things ourselves and supporting local economy. Local production of goods as well." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I'm basically pro-choice on everything.
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I believe we need transparency in this issue. The dark money in politics are corrupting our political system.
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
No, I believe all government officials, including law enforcement, should be held accountable for all actions.
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
I'm antiwar and I support major cuts to defense spending.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
'm for lowering taxes for small business and the self employed. But would not support cutting corporate taxes.
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Tax the emissions.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I'm a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
I'd prefer to expand Medicaid to those who need it. I believe people who don't have pre-existing conditions should just have a private insurance plan. But those with pre-existing conditions should be able to opt into a Medicaid plan and they could pay for their share of it based on their income. I believe that the government should compensate businesses for providing leave.
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
I think we should get them tax ID numbers and let them work.
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
We should only have enough military to protect our own country. I no longer want us to be the police of the world. We have problems at home we should be concerned with instead. Let's create our own green energy and be energy independent. Let's not rely on unstable countries for our energy.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
I do support remove barriers even though I believe in making things ourselves and supporting local economy. Local production of goods as well.
1. End Marijuana Prohibition, Legalize Medical Marijuana in all Fifty States 2. Legalize Hemp Farming and Production in all Fifty States. 3. Create a new green economy built on green energy and green products.

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