
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
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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