Doug Mays
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Mays
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, BFA, 1971
Independence Junior College, Independence, KS, none, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Speaker, Kansas House of Representatives, 2003-2007
Kansas State Representative, 1993-2007
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Topeka City Council, 1985-89
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Kevin Yoder
Lynn Jenkins
Mitt Romney
State Republican Party Organizations
Tim Huelskamp
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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.
Disagree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
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.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
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?
To save the life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Quit turning a blind eye to the threat. Stringently inforce all laws in America, and use whatever means necessary to destroy groups that pose a threat to Americans throughout the world. Isolate nations that harbor or support terrorists.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They recognized the sinful nature of mankind. They also understood that our freedoms are granted to us by God, not government.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Quit turning a blind eye to the threat. Stringently inforce all laws in America, and use whatever means necessary to destroy groups that pose a threat to Americans throughout the world. Isolate nations that harbor or support terrorists.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is the creator of all things great and small, visible and invisible. We are all God's children and we are all sinners. His son Jesus Christ was sent among us to enlighten us to the glory of God and to show us the path to forgiveness of our sins. There is no other way to heaven.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They recognized the sinful nature of mankind. They also understood that our freedoms are granted to us by God, not government.
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?
Conservative
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is the creator of all things great and small, visible and invisible. We are all God's children and we are all sinners. His son Jesus Christ was sent among us to enlighten us to the glory of God and to show us the path to forgiveness of our sins. There is no other way to heaven.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record, which has been very consistent.
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?
Conservative
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Finish dismantling Obamacare. Allow carriers to offer low-cost basic plans with optional, not mandated riders. Allow health insurance to be purchased across state lines. Allow small business to join together to purchase health insurance without expensive federal health care mandates.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record, which has been very consistent.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Continue to repeal needless regulations. Maintain consistent, predictable pro-business tax policies. Seek fair and balanced international trade agreements. Quit picking winners and losers, and simply let free enterprise work.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Finish dismantling Obamacare. Allow carriers to offer low-cost basic plans with optional, not mandated riders. Allow health insurance to be purchased across state lines. Allow small business to join together to purchase health insurance without expensive federal health care mandates.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
The tax reduction act earlier this year was a good start. A second round of cuts aimed more at middle income Americans would be in order next year.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Continue to repeal needless regulations. Maintain consistent, predictable pro-business tax policies. Seek fair and balanced international trade agreements. Quit picking winners and losers, and simply let free enterprise work.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Short-term, increase economic activity. Long-term, education, especially technical and vocational.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
The tax reduction act earlier this year was a good start. A second round of cuts aimed more at middle income Americans would be in order next year.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Stop borrowing from the Social Security Trust Fund. Adjust eligibility ages for younger Americans.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Short-term, increase economic activity. Long-term, education, especially technical and vocational.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience in the Kansas Legislature as Speaker and as Chair of the Committee on Federal and State Affairs is invaluable. I dealt regularly with issues like abortion and same sex marriage as well as healthcare, taxation, education, infrastructure and more. There will be very little learning curve should I be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Stop borrowing from the Social Security Trust Fund. Adjust eligibility ages for younger Americans.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Doug@Maysforcongress.com Phone for voters: 785-250-4190
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My experience in the Kansas Legislature as Speaker and as Chair of the Committee on Federal and State Affairs is invaluable. I dealt regularly with issues like abortion and same sex marriage as well as healthcare, taxation, education, infrastructure and more. There will be very little learning curve should I be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My wife, Lena, and I both grew up in southeast Kansas. We met in class at Pittsburg State University in 1969. We were soon engaged, and were married in 1971. We have two grown children and five grandchildren. I am a candidate because the democrats in Washington have targeted the 2nd U.S. House district of Kansas. I am horrified at the specter of Nancy Pelosi in the Speaker’s chair again. If that occurs, all of the progress of the last year and a half will be reversed - followed by the impeachment of the President without constitutional justification. We must not let that happen.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Doug@Maysforcongress.com Phone for voters: 785-250-4190
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My wife, Lena, and I both grew up in southeast Kansas. We met in class at Pittsburg State University in 1969. We were soon engaged, and were married in 1971. We have two grown children and five grandchildren. I am a candidate because the democrats in Washington have targeted the 2nd U.S. House district of Kansas. I am horrified at the specter of Nancy Pelosi in the Speaker’s chair again. If that occurs, all of the progress of the last year and a half will be reversed - followed by the impeachment of the President without constitutional justification. We must not let that happen.
