Dan Stacy
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
Dan Stacy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 31
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, Bach Music Ed, 1983
Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Bach Biblical Lit, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
LegalShield, Independent Associate, 2005-2020
Rocky Mountain Christian Church, Music Pastor, 1997-2004
Ozark Christian College, Music Director/Professor, 1986-1997
Bishop Dunne High School, Band Director, 1983-1984
AFFILIATIONS
Blue Springs Christian Church, Leader/Member/Volunteer, Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
Member/Volunteer, Jackson County Republican Committee, Leader/Member/Volunteer
Pachyderm Club, Member, Metro Homeschool Robotics
Founder/Leader, Oak Grove Christian Church, Worship Pastor
College Heights Christian Church, Leader/Member/Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Missouri State Representative, 2016-2020
Jackson County Republican Committeeman, 2014-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
25%
2018
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
|0%
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Missouri Republican Assembly
Missouri Right to Life
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
*Missouri Cattlemen's Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Missouri Right to Life
United for Missouri
Americans for Prosperity
NFIB
NRA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Club for Growth (2016)
Elijah Haahr (2016)
Glen Kolkmeyer (2016)
Grow Missouri (2019)
Mike Cierpiot (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2016)
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
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Probably under no circumstances should abortion be allowed. But there may be some surgical reason that I am unaware that the fertilized egg might not survive otherwise and the mother's life is in jeopardy if the "pregnancy" is continued.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our "social programs" should be designed to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable in our society. However, we have created programs that provide so many benefits that there are incentives built into the system as we have it now that people are encouraged not to work. We should take a fresh look at all "social programs" and build them to have incentives for people to provide for themselves rather than depend on tax payer funding.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The state should not legislate a requirement of a particular sect of religious expression. It should freely encourage religious pursuits without coercion. People should be allowed to express their religious believes without fear.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need to promote ways to get 3rd parties out of the equation. i.e. government and insurance. The decisions about healthcare should be between the Doctor and the Patient. Most certainly we should have high deductible insurance for catastrophic situations. But we should have Health Savings accounts that are promoted at every level of the economy that belong to individuals who will administer their resources in the best way possible for their circumstances.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who chose to follow our lawful immigration policy should be allowed to immigrate. Law breakers should not be allowed. However, our country has every right to define who shall be allowed to immigrate. The proposal of merit immigration seems to have some degree of legitimacy.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose from the dead. I believe God is love and He wants to bless everyone. However, He gives everyone a choice to live in His presence with Him or chose to define good and evil on your own terms and not live in His presence with Him. I value the Hebrew Bible with the New Testament as God's word which is worthy of reading and studying to understand the world we live in and God's relationship to that world. I believe that "religion" per se should not be legislated. In other words, the government should not legislate a particular sect or brand of faith. However, as John Adams said, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." That being said, the Bible should be taught in our schools as a basis to understand what our founders sought to create in the United States of America. Further, I should use that Bible to help me understand principles of Righteousness & Justice.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
United for Missouri https://www.unitedformissouri.org/legislative-scorecard?c=Rep Americans for Prosperity https://mk0missouriscor6dl6l.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/INPUR-0010-AFP-MO-Scorecard.pdf The American Conservative Union Foundation http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/CLA_Missouri_2019_web.pdf
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have taken many of the Hillsdale College Courses as well as other public policy educational opportunities. I have been a business owner. I have been involved in education both at the public, private and home school level. I have studied and continue to study many aspects of our society, through written and other sources including the Bible. I have observed through my various church ministries and public life the nature of human beings. This gives guidance toward public policy.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I do not have all the answers. I am willing and want to hear from all citizens to make the most informed decisions that I can make on public policy. I will commit to you that I will continue to study and learn what might be the best route to follow on any particular government action. That being said, I have a bent toward less government intrusion into the lives of citizens and a propensity to facilitate economic freedom and opportunity for all citizens without the government picking winners and losers.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law abiding citizens should not have restrictions. Violent criminals should be prohibited from possessing guns for a significant period after being convicted for the crime. However, after a significant period in society after serving time, consideration should be given toward allowing for ownership again.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1) Rein in Government Picking Winners and Losers by Unequal Application of Tax Policy a. TIF, TDD and Special District Reform 2) Educational Choice Guided by Parents a. Educational Savings Accounts b. Expanded Charter School Options 3) Ensure Freedom of Association is Applied toward Election Processes & Ensure Majority Winners in Elections ie. a. Closed Primaries b. Ranked Choice Elections Option for Local Elections
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The way the left is portraying all of America as racists is misrepresenting out country and dividing us. Certainly there are people who define others by the color of their skin. But there are people of all complexions who chose to define others by their complexion. However, I find that our country may be less racist than ever before. In 1960, 60% of Americans said they would never vote for a black president. Almost 50 years latter in 2008, we elected the first black president, and 4 years latter reelected him. Interracial marriage was illegal in several states until 1967, and in 1958 Gallop Poll found only 4% of Americans approved of black/white marriages. In 2016 87% approved of Black/White marriages. Our country is not perfect and people are not perfect but racism as a systemic issue is less than it was in the past and I believe may even get better over time in our country.
