Michael Skocz
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Skocz
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Board of Regents of the Univ. of Nebraska, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
High School, Omaha, Grad, 1979-
WORK & MILITARY
US ARMY, E-4, 83-86
AFFILIATIONS
Teens Encounter Christ, Volunteer, 80-97
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NU Board of Regents District #4
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Yes I believe this is very important
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
I believe that Counselors should be able to listen and offer further counseling services.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Neutral
I believe in the separation of Church and State so the Ten Commandments should not be in public schools unless all other Religions are able to do so also.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Neutral
Yes I believe in the right of free speech and as mentioned above then all Religions should be entitled also.
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Agree
Yes I believe Palestine should be able to exist as a state thus BDS should be used if deemed necessary.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
With being in the Army I can say that I was and always have been tremendously honored at the work of the US to stay out of conflicts and strengthen alliances.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
I believe this is from the notion of making things affordable that the Government is able to have a great deal with.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. I believe the Federal Government needs to be a vital part of education of our children along with keeping the states in the loop.
I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.
Strongly Agree
I feel this is a tricky question as though I do believe in this but as we are currently having a hard time getting any type of affordable health care or Child Care for Americans thus this funding would be next to impossible to even start the discussion.
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
No I do not believe that is needed in our schools. There are clinics and providers outside of the classroom that are available for such needs.
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Science Mathematics Language Arts Critical Race Theory Physical Fitness American History Information Technology Personal Finances Art & Music Civics Foreign Languages Social Emotional Learning Vocational Learning
Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?
I believe equality of opportunities students should have
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe stricter gun registration is important. A country wide registry vital. If there is so much emphasis on voter registration then there should be just as much oversight for gun ownership.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No I have not
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No I have not
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?
Liberal
I am a Veteran and proud to be an American. I believe social matters are important as well as economic and foreign policy. and with religious liberty is why I am so thankful to be an American and why I was proud to serve.
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Strongly Agree
Yes children are our future and thus we should protect them all that we can.
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 Disagree
I believe that Marriage is sacred between 2 consenting adults. Love is amazing and thus should be celebrated not restricted
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
I believe that the Federal Government also plays a vital part drawing from the resources to help provide information to assist in the health of the family's children
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Catholic and I believe in God. I also am an American and with that the joy of fellow Americans being able to serve their Higher Being as they see fit. And thus if you are a good person live a good life bring joy to others I believe there's a place beyond the clouds for such a person.
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
abstinence, consent. contraceptive methods, human anatomy/the reproductive system, physical and emotional health outcomes, stages of pregnancy and fetal development also... dating and how a man should treat a woman, ask a woman out. How can one cope after a breakup... and how ones should be good friends first it's so important. Courses in having discussions over a variety of topics.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I dont understand this question as everyone at the time of registering to vote has to produce documents then approved by the state's office and thus registered. If this question is stating at the time of voting should that person have to produce an id to that I say no why do we have to continue to jump through hoops.
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.
Neutral
No I believe that if they have completed treatment in full they should not be allowed.
