

Geoffrey O. Yoste
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Geoffrey O. Yoste
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
Transportation Commission - Northern District
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Miss. St., Starkvile, 1984
Univ. of Mississippi, Oxford, BBA, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
MS Army National Guard, Major, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary Club, VP and President, Chamber of Commerce
Committee Chair/Board Member, National Guard Assoc. of MS, Life Member/Former Elected Secretary
National Guard Assoc. of the US, Life Member, Lafayette County GOP Executive Committee
Chairman/Board Member, Ocford Charger Athleitc Booster Club, President
Sigma Chi Fraternity, Chapter Advisor, TN Tom BigBee Waterway Development Authority Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2000
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Alan Nunnelee (2013)
John Kasich (2016)
Roger Wicker (2018)
Scott Walker (2012)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and Incest.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
By enhancing the free market thus creating more private sector jobs. The larger the base of folks working the better our economy and State and Country will be.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
limiting regulation on small,medium and large business.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market!
NATIONAL SECURITY
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 support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Freedom from an oppressive government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian!
ABOUT YOU
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Less Government is the best government. I have always stated that publicly, whether in speech or written context.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am graduate of the U.S. Army Engineering School, so I have actually built road. I have handled transportation policy issues as a Special Assistant to the former Majority Leader, Trent Lott and as a Policy Advisor to Governor Kirk Fordice. I know North Mississippi and I am prepared to work closely with the elected and appointed leadership at all levels to improve our infrastructure.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
voteyoste@gmail.com 662-202-7278
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am running to help fix a problem, that is our decaying road and bridges and infrastructure. A good infrastructure leads to more and better paying jobs which will provide us a better quality of life.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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