Daniel C. Fowler
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Daniel C. Fowler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
We must prioritize funding life, not ending it. Stop tax dollars for non-emergency abortions. Redirect to proven solutions: better sex ed & pregnancy prevention, parenting support, and care for foster/orphaned kids.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion procedures should be restricted to emergency medical situations and cases of genuine necessity to preserve the life of the mother. This should apply exclusively when the fetus is non-viable, i.e., when it is unlikely to survive even with a natural delivery or cesarean section.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Science shows a unique human organism with its own DNA begins at fertilization. Every human has inherent dignity and equal worth regardless of size, location, development, or dependency. The right to life is foundational—without it, no other rights exist. A just society must protect the vulnerable (unborn, elderly, disabled) from intentional killing, ensuring equal protection under law for all innocent law abiding human beings.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Embryos created through artificial methods (like IVF) are still distinct living human beings from fertilization, with unique DNA and full developmental potential. Purposeful destruction ends innocent human life. Consistent ethics demand equal protection regardless of origin.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Enforcing the Comstock Act is crucial to protect unborn lives and uphold federal law against the reckless mailing of dangerous abortion pills. It prevents unregulated, at-home chemical abortions that endanger women and bypass medical oversight.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the U.S. government can't set up an official religion, push one faith over others (or none at all), or mess with people's right to practice their beliefs freely. It's straight from the First Amendment's Establishment Clause: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..." This keeps government neutral—no state-sponsored church—while letting folks live out their personal faith in public life. The "wall of separation" idea?
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Forcing participation in something you see as wrong isn't "equality"; it's coercion and compelled speech. The First Amendment protects free exercise of religion and free speech—no one should lose their livelihood for living out their faith. Live and let live goes both ways: respect others' choices without demanding they endorse yours.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Yes they are.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
The US-Israel relationship is vitally important. Israel is a key Middle East ally, sharing intelligence, military tech like Iron Dome, and counterterrorism efforts against Iran and extremists. It drives billions in trade and innovation in tech/cyber/defense, boosting US jobs and security. Rooted in shared democratic values and deep cultural ties, this alliance deters aggression, promotes stability, and strengthens America's global influence.
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.
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 Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
We need to raise the minimum wage, but pair it with targeted tax incentives for employers. This offsets higher labor costs, encourages continued hiring (especially entry-level jobs), and helps keep prices of goods and services affordable.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and private property rights are the bedrock of a thriving economy. They drive innovation, reward hard work, incentivize efficiency, and create wealth that lifts everyone when protected and allowed to flourish.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Consolidate/eliminate duplicative agencies & programs. 2. Enforce strict audits & sunset clauses on spending. 3. Reduce bureaucracy: cut vacant positions & red tape. 4. End non-essential subsidies & corporate welfare. 5. Prioritize performance-based funding only.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Just no
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Harsher punishments for repeat offenders—drug dealers and users, pedophiles, violent criminals, and drunk/reckless drivers. Up to capital punishment for the most severe crimes. Protect society by hitting these threats hard and sending a clear message: repeat evil, face real consequences.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
that is common sense.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Sharia Law undermines everything the USA was build upon.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Arm more law-abiding citizens. When criminals know good people are armed, they think twice before acting. An armed society is a polite—and safer—society.
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
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Hell No!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
it is child abuse 100 percent.
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 agree that marriage is a God-ordained union between one man and one woman, as defined in Scripture and rooted in faith. At the same time, every adult—regardless of sexual orientation—has the right to a civil union for legal protections like inheritance, hospital visitation, and shared benefits. Government should handle civil contracts neutrally, while religious marriage remains sacred and voluntary within churches or faith communities.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Agree
It can generate significant revenue for the state through taxes, tourism, and jobs—without flooding every community. Limit it to resort-style developments in appropriate areas, capped at 1-2 establishments per city or town based on size. This approach maximizes financial benefits while protecting residents from widespread access that could harm personal finances and overall community well-being.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian non-denominational. My values are respect and communication for everyone.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Hell no. We must protect election integrity.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Just no.
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
This is common sense.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Global warming and cooling will happen with or without humans.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The most reliable mix for Idaho's growing electricity demand—sustainable, is hydropower combined with expanded geothermal and advanced nuclear. This trio delivers consistent, dispatchable energy without weather dependency.
