Jeff Porter

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jeff Porter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 10


Incumbent

No


Links

Jeff Porter websites
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EDUCATION

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, BS, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Knights of Columbus Council 2044, past Treasurer, Farm Bureau

member, Kiwanis, past President

NRA, member, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce

past Secretary, Warren County Chamber of Commerce, member

Booneslick Regional Planning, past executive board and past member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Missouri State Representative - District 42, 4

Montgomery City Mayor, 15

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Missouri Senate - District 10

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (2)

Missouri State Teachers Association Impact Committee

St. Louis Labor Council

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

St. Charles County Association of Realtors

Tri-County Labor Legislative Club

MSTA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key votes from Vote Smart

Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only if the mother's life is in danger; for example ectopic pregnancy

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

A reduction of taxes is desirable while maintaining necessary services.

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

In the state of Missouri, constitutionally we have to have a balanced budget.


iVoterGuide Notes:

doesn't answer the question

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

I strongly support public school education through twelfth grade as we currently do today. I do not support tax-funded college education.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Government should not play a role in religion.


iVoterGuide Notes:

though maybe a positive answer, he does not specifically say "No circumstance"


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.

C

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

I believe government should not mandate vaccinations. Options should be made available, and individuals can choose what is best in their own situation.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

I support protecting our country. In my candidacy for state senate office, I do not have enough background information to give a detailed response.

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.

Choose not to answer


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Immigrants need to follow established procedures (the ones during the Trump administration) and make sure immigrants are properly vetted.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Disagree

I do support faith-based schools. Home schooling is fine as long as the parents are properly engaged with the education of their children. Home school parents who are not engaged can cause their children to be at an educational disadvantage.


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

Our nation was founded on Christian principles.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I have been a practicing Catholic all my life. This is the foundation of my strong belief system.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We need to have a photo identification and paper ballots.


EQUALITY

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

In my district, I do not see racism as a threat to domestic security.

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

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

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To uphold the constitution

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).

My voting record demonstrates my conservative values. My first 3 years as a state legislator, I averaged about 80% conservative vote. I anticipate my fourth year to be at least 80% also. These results are not calculated as of yet.

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?

*Increase workforce development *Promote infrastructure *Address agricultural issues *Promote economic development


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

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

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Law-abiding citizens do not need additional restrictions.

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

Strongly Disagree

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