

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
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.)†
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.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017
29%, 23% (cum.)†
2015
0%, 6% (cum.)†
2016
5%
2018
4%
2017
0%, 4% (cum.)†
2015-16
0%
2017
0%
2017
|29%, 23% (cum.)†
2015
|0%, 6% (cum.)†
2016
|5%
2018
|4%
2017
|0%, 4% (cum.)†
2015-16
|0%
2017
|0%
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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