Travis Smith

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

Travis Smith


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 155


Incumbent

No


Links

Travis Smith websitesTravis Smith phones Facebook

EDUCATION

University of Missouri, Columbia, BA, 1990

William Woods, Fulton, MBA, 2008

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Chamber of Commerce, Membership Chairman, All Saints Episcopal Church

Vestry, Howell County Economic Committe, President

Ozarks Medical Center, Secretary

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Missouri Right to Life

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Missouri Right to Life

AQ Rating by NRA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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

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?

Never.


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?

Social Services should always be temporary help and not a lifetime of dependence.


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?

That one particular denomination doesn't get to set the standards or agenda of government. The Constitution states this but our courts have determined it meant no church involvement at all which is not what our founding fathers intended. They were highly religious men. In fact, the reason we vote on the first Tuesday after the second Monday is because they didn't want to vote on All Saints Day.


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?

I've been on the board of Ozarks Medical Center for over a decade. 340B is a program we have to keep going. It costs zero dollars to tax payers and benefits both patient and hospital.


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 that have needed and desired skill sets. People that want to be a part of our fine nation, NOT THOSE THAT want to destroy it.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Man did make himself. We are are created in God's image. The number one question O have been asked in my campaign is, "Are you a Christian?" to which I always strongly reply, "Yes, and I will never make compromise or be embarrassed about my faith." In fact, as a coach we prayed before each meet or game. I had a parent once ask me if I feared getting in trouble with the school board to which I replied, "I am a lot more concerned about meeting my maker on judgement day and explaining my actions to him instead of some bureaucrat."


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.

All of my choices are based upon spiritual and wise council. I know there are certain programs that are needed and people that need those services but it shouldn't be as broad as they are now. People whom are able bodied in mind, body and spirit need to be productive.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have been a servant for almost all of my life. I'm working on taking that to the next level now. I have multiple college degree but being intelligent doesn't always equate to having common sense. My grandfather, God rest his soul, didn't have a college degree but he possessed more wisdom then most men I've ever met.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Never

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am authentic and believe that we all have something to offer the world. Great leaders of character can give a presentation to a Board of Directors and then can have a conversation with the janitor on his way out. We all are the same in the eyes of the Lord.


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?

None. I am a Pro 2nd Amendment guy to the T.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

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?

Protection of the 2nd Amendment Limiting Eminent Domain powers Local Control for School Boards and County Commissioners

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

People who do not believe in the United States are a threat to out domestic security and they come in all races. Unfortunately, 3% of the people cause 97% of the problems in this country. Get rid of those people and watch things get a whole lot better.

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