Mike Carter

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Carter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 10


Incumbent

No


Links

Mike Carter websites
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EDUCATION

UMSL, Political Science

Mizzou, Journalism/Law JD MA

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Director STL Board Realtors

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Senate Dist 10

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Eric Greitens (2021)

Eric Schmitt (2015)

Kyle Schlereth (2014)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

WinRed (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Mike Carter (TN) (2005)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The life of the mother

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The life of the mother

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

As a State Senator I have no say so in the Federal Tax Code.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

As a State Senator I have no say so in the Federal Tax Code.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The Missouri budget is balanced and there is already a State Constitutional requirement that it must be balanced. As State Senator I will seek to cut any waste and fraud in state spending.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

The Missouri budget is balanced and there is already a State Constitutional requirement that it must be balanced. As State Senator I will seek to cut any waste and fraud in state spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

Religious liberty is guaranteed under the Constitution and ultimately individual cases will be decided by the courts.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

Religious liberty is guaranteed under the Constitution and ultimately individual cases will be decided by the courts.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under NO circumstances

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under NO circumstances


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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

This is primarily a Federal issue and I am running for the Missouri State Senate.

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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

This is primarily a Federal issue and I am running for the Missouri State Senate.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

On the domestic front the U.S. has been doing a good job since 911 of deterring Islamic terrorism and must continue to be vigilant. Foreign efforts would be best answered by candidates for Federal office.

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

On the domestic front the U.S. has been doing a good job since 911 of deterring Islamic terrorism and must continue to be vigilant. Foreign efforts would be best answered by candidates for Federal office.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Most of this drug, pouring into the U.S., comes from Mexico. Our open border, under Joe Biden, is literally killing Americans. Illegal immigration is also at an all time high. The border patrol is outnumbered and overwhelmed trying to deal with the border crisis, while Biden ignores their pleas for help. As State Senator I would support Governor Parson sending the Missouri National Guard, as other states have done.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Most of this drug, pouring into the U.S., comes from Mexico. Our open border, under Joe Biden, is literally killing Americans. Illegal immigration is also at an all time high. The border patrol is outnumbered and overwhelmed trying to deal with the border crisis, while Biden ignores their pleas for help. As State Senator I would support Governor Parson sending the Missouri National Guard, as other states have done.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Did not answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Did not answer

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Did not answer

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Missouri’s Secretary of State has done a good job of proposing laws which have improved voter integrity.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Missouri’s Secretary of State has done a good job of proposing laws which have improved voter integrity.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There are some racist groups who have a record of violence.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There are some racist groups who have a record of violence.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The primary role of government at the state level is to provide for the security of the people against crime, maintain and build public infrastructure and facilities, maintain a system of justice, and a free market business climate conducive to growth.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The primary role of government at the state level is to provide for the security of the people against crime, maintain and build public infrastructure and facilities, maintain a system of justice, and a free market business climate conducive to growth.

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

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

NO

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

It’s important our new State Senator share the values of our community. These are the values we share as Republicans: We love our country and our flag. We believe family, faith and freedom are worth preserving. Those who want to come to our country should do so legally. Society should protect the unborn. Parents must have a strong voice in their children’s education. We won’t defund the police, because police and sheriff’s deputies are the good guys. And we will never ever give up our guns and 2nd Amendment rights. I’m a businessman, attorney, judge, gun owner, fiscal conservative, husband, and father. I promise to be a strong voice for the values of the people of Callaway, Montgomery, Lincoln, Pike and St. Charles Counties.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

It’s important our new State Senator share the values of our community. These are the values we share as Republicans: We love our country and our flag. We believe family, faith and freedom are worth preserving. Those who want to come to our country should do so legally. Society should protect the unborn. Parents must have a strong voice in their children’s education. We won’t defund the police, because police and sheriff’s deputies are the good guys. And we will never ever give up our guns and 2nd Amendment rights. I’m a businessman, attorney, judge, gun owner, fiscal conservative, husband, and father. I promise to be a strong voice for the values of the people of Callaway, Montgomery, Lincoln, Pike and St. Charles Counties.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

The police need to know we have their backs.

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

The police need to know we have their backs.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Under no circumstances do I support defunding the police.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Under no circumstances do I support defunding the police.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Disagree

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