Adam Schnelting
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Adam Schnelting
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 69
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Tulsa, A.A.S.
State Fair Community College, Sedalia, A.A.
Rhema Bible Training Institute, Tulsa, Diploma
WORK & MILITARY
Missouri Army National Guard, Army Combat Engineer
Missouri State Defense Force, Member
AFFILIATIONS
Missouri Society for Military History, Contributor, Saint Charles County Pachyderm Club
Member, American Center for Law & Justice, Member
Missouri Right to Life, Member, National Society Sons of the American Revolution
Member, National Rifle Association, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-2020
100%
2019
100%
2021
91% (cum.)†
2021
91% (cum.)†
2019-2020
|100%
2019
|100%
2021
|91% (cum.)†
2021
|91% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Missouri Right to Life
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police
The Missouri Patriot
*St. Louis County Police Association (FOP Lodge 111)
OTHER (2)
*Missouri FOP Lodge 15 (Eastern Missouri Coalition of Police)
True Republicans United
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, NRA, MO Right to Life etc
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Bill Eigel (2016)
Brad Hudson (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Mark A. Matthiesen (2018)
Nick Schroer (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (29)
417 PAC (2019)
A Better Missouri (2021)
Bill Eigel (2016)
Bob Onder (2015)
Cindy O'Laughlin (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2015)
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2022)
Missouri School Administrators Association (2020)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2015)
WPG PAC (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key votes from Vote Smart
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical emergency for the life of the mother. My legislation ended abortion in Missouri. I was the sponsor of the "trigger ban" that went into effect after Roe was overturned due to Dobbs. I amended HB126 (2019) with my legislation HB1017 (2019).
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical emergency for the life of the mother. My legislation ended abortion in Missouri. I was the sponsor of the "trigger ban" that went into effect after Roe was overturned due to Dobbs. I amended HB126 (2019) with my legislation HB1017 (2019).
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical emergency for the life of the mother. My legislation ended abortion in Missouri. I was the sponsor of the "trigger ban" that went into effect after Roe was overturned due to Dobbs. I amended HB126 (2019) with my legislation HB1017 (2019).
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Eliminate the income tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate the income tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate the income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
As Vice Chair of the Downsizing State Government Committee, I am always looking for ways to reduce spending. However, we always balance the budget in the state of Missouri each year.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
As Vice Chair of the Downsizing State Government Committee, I am always looking for ways to reduce spending. However, we always balance the budget in the state of Missouri each year.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
As Vice Chair of the Downsizing State Government Committee, I am always looking for ways to reduce spending. However, we always balance the budget in the state of Missouri each year.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
none
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
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. Medicare is a federal issue. We can't eliminate it completely, but we need reforms in Medicaid.
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. Medicare is a federal issue. We can't eliminate it completely, but we need reforms in Medicaid.
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. Medicare is a federal issue. We can't eliminate it completely, but we need reforms in Medicaid.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should not be allowed to require vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should not be allowed to require vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government should not be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am a State Representative. State legislatures have no jurisdiction over international affairs & foreign policy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am a State Representative. State legislatures have no jurisdiction over international affairs & foreign policy.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I am a State Representative. State legislatures have no jurisdiction over international affairs & foreign policy.
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
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.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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?
This policy rests with the United States Congress. Only those who do so legally should be allowed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This policy rests with the United States Congress. Only those who do so legally should be allowed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
This policy rests with the United States Congress. Only those who do so legally should be allowed.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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
Strongly Agree
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
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 am a non-denominational Christian and minister.
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 am a non-denominational Christian and minister.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a non-denominational Christian and minister.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I continue to push for election integrity measures and IP reform. We need to raise the threshold of votes required to change the state constitution. I have proposed legislation to do so.
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?
I continue to push for election integrity measures and IP reform. We need to raise the threshold of votes required to change the state constitution. I have proposed legislation to do so.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I continue to push for election integrity measures and IP reform. We need to raise the threshold of votes required to change the state constitution. I have proposed legislation to do so.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists. It exists because man's heart is sinful. It is a real issue so long as men do not turn to Christ. However, I would not label it an issue that rises to the level of "domestic threat."
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. Each generation (and individual) must be judged solely on its own merit.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists. It exists because man's heart is sinful. It is a real issue so long as men do not turn to Christ. However, I would not label it an issue that rises to the level of "domestic threat."
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. Each generation (and individual) must be judged solely on its own merit.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism exists. It exists because man's heart is sinful. It is a real issue so long as men do not turn to Christ. However, I would not label it an issue that rises to the level of "domestic threat."
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. Each generation (and individual) must be judged solely on its own merit.
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
To protect the rights, liberties, and property of its citizens and to ensure justice and defense. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the rights, liberties, and property of its citizens and to ensure justice and defense. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect the rights, liberties, and property of its citizens and to ensure justice and defense. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
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?
Very 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?
Very Conservative
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
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?
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
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?
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/voters-to-decide-if-missouri-national-guard-should-be-stand-alone-agency/article_1a42b42a-890e-5c11-9978-42f9fb2af1ff.html https://www.kmov.com/2022/03/11/missouri-house-passes-bill-permitting-concealed-carry-weapons-mass-transit/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bills-would-bar-transgender-kids-in-missouri-from-certain-medical-procedures-and-therapy/article_bd96db4f-1d78-594e-992a-cbc6dcd4e94d.html https://account.kansascity.com/paywall/stop?resume=250621279
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
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
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
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?
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
