Brandon Wilkinson
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brandon Wilkinson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Ronald McDonald House charities, Charitable Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Saundra McDowell
OTHER INFORMATION
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
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
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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
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
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?
None. But, if we are going to allow abortion, it should only be in cases of rape and incest. ....For a long time I felt abortion should only be allowed in circumstances of rape and incest. But in fairly recent history, I met a woman whose mother was raped and was going to get an abortion. When the woman was walking towards the clinic she was stopped and spoke to about the life that she was going to end. The mother changed her mind, and did not get the abortion. Then skip ahead 20 years and her daughter was sitting in front of me. We talked for awhile about many things, but mostly this very topic. There was something about this young woman... She was special, and I just had this overpowering feeling that she’s going to be someone important one day, and the thought that her life was almost taken changed my views on the issue. I now feel that we shouldn’t allow abortion for any reason. How many Einstein’s, Edison’s, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony’s have been aborted? We can’t continue.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None. But, if we are going to allow abortion, it should only be in cases of rape and incest. ....For a long time I felt abortion should only be allowed in circumstances of rape and incest. But in fairly recent history, I met a woman whose mother was raped and was going to get an abortion. When the woman was walking towards the clinic she was stopped and spoke to about the life that she was going to end. The mother changed her mind, and did not get the abortion. Then skip ahead 20 years and her daughter was sitting in front of me. We talked for awhile about many things, but mostly this very topic. There was something about this young woman... She was special, and I just had this overpowering feeling that she’s going to be someone important one day, and the thought that her life was almost taken changed my views on the issue. I now feel that we shouldn’t allow abortion for any reason. How many Einstein’s, Edison’s, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony’s have been aborted? We can’t continue.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None. But, if we are going to allow abortion, it should only be in cases of rape and incest. ....For a long time I felt abortion should only be allowed in circumstances of rape and incest. But in fairly recent history, I met a woman whose mother was raped and was going to get an abortion. When the woman was walking towards the clinic she was stopped and spoke to about the life that she was going to end. The mother changed her mind, and did not get the abortion. Then skip ahead 20 years and her daughter was sitting in front of me. We talked for awhile about many things, but mostly this very topic. There was something about this young woman... She was special, and I just had this overpowering feeling that she’s going to be someone important one day, and the thought that her life was almost taken changed my views on the issue. I now feel that we shouldn’t allow abortion for any reason. How many Einstein’s, Edison’s, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony’s have been aborted? We can’t continue.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
For starters I would fight to require the government pay back all money that the government took out of the social security trust, including requiring buying back all the bonds sold to the social security trust, replenishing the money the trust should have. I would fight to put an end to money in the social security trust being used for anything other than paying social security to recipients.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
For starters I would fight to require the government pay back all money that the government took out of the social security trust, including requiring buying back all the bonds sold to the social security trust, replenishing the money the trust should have. I would fight to put an end to money in the social security trust being used for anything other than paying social security to recipients.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
For starters I would fight to require the government pay back all money that the government took out of the social security trust, including requiring buying back all the bonds sold to the social security trust, replenishing the money the trust should have. I would fight to put an end to money in the social security trust being used for anything other than paying social security to recipients.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to cut spending from nearly all areas of our national budget. I would like to start with foreign aid. We shouldn’t be borrowing money, falling further in debt as a nation to help other countries. If they need the money, they can borrow it. The only time we should be considering giving money to a foreign nation is if it truly is in the interests of our national security.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to cut spending from nearly all areas of our national budget. I would like to start with foreign aid. We shouldn’t be borrowing money, falling further in debt as a nation to help other countries. If they need the money, they can borrow it. The only time we should be considering giving money to a foreign nation is if it truly is in the interests of our national security.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would like to cut spending from nearly all areas of our national budget. I would like to start with foreign aid. We shouldn’t be borrowing money, falling further in debt as a nation to help other countries. If they need the money, they can borrow it. The only time we should be considering giving money to a foreign nation is if it truly is in the interests of our national security.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
For veterans who are physically disabled due to combat injuries sustained while serving our country. I can think of no other circumstances that would justify taxpayers having to pay off anyone’s student loans.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
For veterans who are physically disabled due to combat injuries sustained while serving our country. I can think of no other circumstances that would justify taxpayers having to pay off anyone’s student loans.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
For veterans who are physically disabled due to combat injuries sustained while serving our country. I can think of no other circumstances that would justify taxpayers having to pay off anyone’s student loans.
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 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
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
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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
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?
That the government has no right to interfere in religious practices or establishments as long as they are compliant with the constitution, and do not violate anyone’s rights. The government does have the right to interfere with a religion that violates the rights of an individual, because the government has an obligation to protect our constitutional rights.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government has no right to interfere in religious practices or establishments as long as they are compliant with the constitution, and do not violate anyone’s rights. The government does have the right to interfere with a religion that violates the rights of an individual, because the government has an obligation to protect our constitutional rights.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government has no right to interfere in religious practices or establishments as long as they are compliant with the constitution, and do not violate anyone’s rights. The government does have the right to interfere with a religion that violates the rights of an individual, because the government has an obligation to protect our constitutional rights.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
-I will fight for insurance providers to be allowed to sell their services across state lines, creating a more competitive atmosphere for providers to have to lower prices to gain our business. -I will fight for hospitals to have to post their pricing so that consumers can shop around and at very least know what they are going to be spending. This will encourage competition in pricing among healthcare providers. -I would also push for all medical expenses to be tax deductible. This will make medical expenses easier to absorb, by offsetting part of the expense through a lower tax liability. -I will push for a board of medical experts to be erected to help congress figure out what cost raising regulations could be cut, lowering the price of medical care
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
-I will fight for insurance providers to be allowed to sell their services across state lines, creating a more competitive atmosphere for providers to have to lower prices to gain our business. -I will fight for hospitals to have to post their pricing so that consumers can shop around and at very least know what they are going to be spending. This will encourage competition in pricing among healthcare providers. -I would also push for all medical expenses to be tax deductible. This will make medical expenses easier to absorb, by offsetting part of the expense through a lower tax liability. -I will push for a board of medical experts to be erected to help congress figure out what cost raising regulations could be cut, lowering the price of medical care
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
-I will fight for insurance providers to be allowed to sell their services across state lines, creating a more competitive atmosphere for providers to have to lower prices to gain our business. -I will fight for hospitals to have to post their pricing so that consumers can shop around and at very least know what they are going to be spending. This will encourage competition in pricing among healthcare providers. -I would also push for all medical expenses to be tax deductible. This will make medical expenses easier to absorb, by offsetting part of the expense through a lower tax liability. -I will push for a board of medical experts to be erected to help congress figure out what cost raising regulations could be cut, lowering the price of medical care
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
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
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 sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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’m a Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m a Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m 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
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
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.
I have been a vocal conservative my whole life. You can find videos of me talking about many issues, always from a conservative standpoint. You will find no videos, social media posts, or anything of the sort that would suggest I’m anything but a conservative.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have been a vocal conservative my whole life. You can find videos of me talking about many issues, always from a conservative standpoint. You will find no videos, social media posts, or anything of the sort that would suggest I’m anything but a conservative.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have been a vocal conservative my whole life. You can find videos of me talking about many issues, always from a conservative standpoint. You will find no videos, social media posts, or anything of the sort that would suggest I’m anything but a conservative.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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 am a regular working class American with working class values. I got tired of complaining about the poor representation and leadership in our government, so I decided to try to do something about it. I have spent roughly the last 10 years preparing myself for this congressional run, studying government, the constitution, law, economics, business, along with pretty much every major and most minor issues that we face as a nation, so that I would be properly prepared and educated to do a good job for my constituents and our country. I waited and prepared becuase I didn’t want to jump into the deep end of the pool before I knew how to swim. I’m ready now, and I hope that my fellow citizens will give me the opportunity to represent them in Washington.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a regular working class American with working class values. I got tired of complaining about the poor representation and leadership in our government, so I decided to try to do something about it. I have spent roughly the last 10 years preparing myself for this congressional run, studying government, the constitution, law, economics, business, along with pretty much every major and most minor issues that we face as a nation, so that I would be properly prepared and educated to do a good job for my constituents and our country. I waited and prepared becuase I didn’t want to jump into the deep end of the pool before I knew how to swim. I’m ready now, and I hope that my fellow citizens will give me the opportunity to represent them in Washington.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a regular working class American with working class values. I got tired of complaining about the poor representation and leadership in our government, so I decided to try to do something about it. I have spent roughly the last 10 years preparing myself for this congressional run, studying government, the constitution, law, economics, business, along with pretty much every major and most minor issues that we face as a nation, so that I would be properly prepared and educated to do a good job for my constituents and our country. I waited and prepared becuase I didn’t want to jump into the deep end of the pool before I knew how to swim. I’m ready now, and I hope that my fellow citizens will give me the opportunity to represent them in Washington.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions when it comes to firearm ownership is: -violent felons shouldn’t be allowed to own or possess firearms. -people who have been mentally adjudicated shouldn’t be allowed to have firearms. Everyone else has a right to own firearms of any kind.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions when it comes to firearm ownership is: -violent felons shouldn’t be allowed to own or possess firearms. -people who have been mentally adjudicated shouldn’t be allowed to have firearms. Everyone else has a right to own firearms of any kind.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The only restrictions when it comes to firearm ownership is: -violent felons shouldn’t be allowed to own or possess firearms. -people who have been mentally adjudicated shouldn’t be allowed to have firearms. Everyone else has a right to own firearms of any kind.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly 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?
Legislation to protect our constitution from the continued attacks against it. Example: The Second Amendment Preservation Act, an act to put an end to the continued attacks on our second amendment rights. Legislation to require fiscal responsibility in our government. Example: A balanced budget amendment. Legislation to inspire economic growth and create a better atmosphere for our businesses. Example: Invest In Your Future Act, an act to allow a person to withdraw up to $100,000 from their retirement account without penalty for starting a business. (An act I authored in preparation for my time in Congress, I have a few more pieces of legislation that I have authored that will compliment this act in inspiring entrepreneurship, helping to grow our economy and create jobs)
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Legislation to protect our constitution from the continued attacks against it. Example: The Second Amendment Preservation Act, an act to put an end to the continued attacks on our second amendment rights. Legislation to require fiscal responsibility in our government. Example: A balanced budget amendment. Legislation to inspire economic growth and create a better atmosphere for our businesses. Example: Invest In Your Future Act, an act to allow a person to withdraw up to $100,000 from their retirement account without penalty for starting a business. (An act I authored in preparation for my time in Congress, I have a few more pieces of legislation that I have authored that will compliment this act in inspiring entrepreneurship, helping to grow our economy and create jobs)
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Legislation to protect our constitution from the continued attacks against it. Example: The Second Amendment Preservation Act, an act to put an end to the continued attacks on our second amendment rights. Legislation to require fiscal responsibility in our government. Example: A balanced budget amendment. Legislation to inspire economic growth and create a better atmosphere for our businesses. Example: Invest In Your Future Act, an act to allow a person to withdraw up to $100,000 from their retirement account without penalty for starting a business. (An act I authored in preparation for my time in Congress, I have a few more pieces of legislation that I have authored that will compliment this act in inspiring entrepreneurship, helping to grow our economy and create jobs)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism itself isn’t. But the continued push for people to feel victimized by racism is a threat. This push continues to drive people to riot, loot, assault their fellow citizens, vandalize public and private property, and burn down buildings. This is the threat that is caused by racism.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism itself isn’t. But the continued push for people to feel victimized by racism is a threat. This push continues to drive people to riot, loot, assault their fellow citizens, vandalize public and private property, and burn down buildings. This is the threat that is caused by racism.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism itself isn’t. But the continued push for people to feel victimized by racism is a threat. This push continues to drive people to riot, loot, assault their fellow citizens, vandalize public and private property, and burn down buildings. This is the threat that is caused by racism.
