Sam Graves

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sam Graves


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 6


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Sam Graves websites Facebook

EDUCATION

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, BS, 1986

Tarkio High School, Tarkio, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Tarkio Fire Department, Volunteer Firefighter, Tarkio Rotary Club

Past President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 1995-2001

US Congress, 2001-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2017-18

100%


2015-16

100%


2017

100%


2017-19

100%


2012

88%


2017

85%, 84% (cum.)


2016

B


2017-18

81%, 81% (cum.)


2016

84%, 76% (cum.)


2017-18

75%


2018

52%, 69% (cum.)


2016

45%, 67% (cum.)


2015-16

66%


2017-18

65%, 60% (cum.)


2018

51% (cum.)


2015-16

|

100%


2017

|

100%


2017-19

|

100%



2017

|

85%, 84% (cum.)



2017-18

|

81%, 81% (cum.)


2016

|

84%, 76% (cum.)



2018

|

52%, 69% (cum.)


2016

|

45%, 67% (cum.)


2015-16

|

66%


2017-18

|

65%, 60% (cum.)


2018

|

51% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Campaign for Working Families

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Missouri Right to Life PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (50)

American Success PAC

Barbara Comstock

Bruce Poliquin

Carlos Curbelo

Charles Boustany Jr. M.D.

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (76)

13th Colony Leadership Committee

Americans for a Republican Majority

Arkansas for Leadership PAC

Associated Builders and Contractors

Back Americas Conservatives PAC


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)

Airline Pilots Association

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

American Maritime Officers

American Postal Workers Union

International Association of Firefighters

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Disagree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Strongly Agree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only to prevent the death of the mother

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only to prevent the death of the mother

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

The United States must be willing to face radical Islamic militants on their home soil, using whatever means necessary to eradicate the threats facing our nation.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

The United States must be willing to face radical Islamic militants on their home soil, using whatever means necessary to eradicate the threats facing our nation.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The corruptible nature of mankind requires that power be decentralized

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The corruptible nature of mankind requires that power be decentralized

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Born-again Christian (Baptist)

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Born-again Christian (Baptist)

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

No Answer

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

No Answer

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Government mandates are not the path to reining in healthcare costs or creating adequate coverage. A free market approach should be the cornerstone of any healthcare reform plan.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Government mandates are not the path to reining in healthcare costs or creating adequate coverage. A free market approach should be the cornerstone of any healthcare reform plan.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government's role should be in setting the table for the economy to take off. This can be accomplished with low tax levels and maintaining the infrastructure needed to convey goods and services across our nation.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government's role should be in setting the table for the economy to take off. This can be accomplished with low tax levels and maintaining the infrastructure needed to convey goods and services across our nation.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

The changes to the tax law this year has helped spur economic growth. More could still be done, as I am a supporter of the FairTax.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

The changes to the tax law this year has helped spur economic growth. More could still be done, as I am a supporter of the FairTax.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Through private-sector job growth

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Through private-sector job growth

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Reforms are needed in regard to Social Security. The expansion of disability claims awarded and the retirement of the Baby Boomers has put an unsustainable strain on the system. I am in favor of allowing future recipients to invest their own Social Security dollars.

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Reforms are needed in regard to Social Security. The expansion of disability claims awarded and the retirement of the Baby Boomers has put an unsustainable strain on the system. I am in favor of allowing future recipients to invest their own Social Security dollars.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I served in the Missouri State legislature from 1993-2001 and in Congress since 2001. My service to my constituents over the past 17.5 years, plus my background in farming and small business, have proven that I have the values and experience to continue serving North Missouri.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I served in the Missouri State legislature from 1993-2001 and in Congress since 2001. My service to my constituents over the past 17.5 years, plus my background in farming and small business, have proven that I have the values and experience to continue serving North Missouri.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

info@gravesforcongress.com; 816-520-7242

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

info@gravesforcongress.com; 816-520-7242

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

No Answer

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

No Answer

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