

Brian H. Seitz
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian H. Seitz
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 156
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Bachelors of Science in Communications/PR, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Sergeant, 1983-1986
AFFILIATIONS
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, Pastor, First Baptist Branson
Adult Sunday School Teacher/AWANA Director, Friendly Baptist Church, Branson, Sunday School Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
156th District State Representative, 2020-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Mike Lee
Missouri Right to Life
Missouri Republican Assembly
Eric Burlison
OTHER (3)
Freedom Principle MO
Branson Professional Firefighters Local 152
Branson's Song of Hope
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Congressman Eric Burlison
Missouri Republican Assembly
Branson Mayor Larry Milton
Branson Alderman Clay Cooper
Branson Alderman Marshall Howden
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Missouri First (2024)
Missouri Leadership PAC (2024)
Quality Housing PAC (2024)
Bootheel Values (2023)
Catalyst PAC (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key votes from Vote Smart
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
I don't believe chemical abortion drugs should be allowed outside of the necessary removal of babies who have died of natural causes in the womb.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I voted to Defund Planned Parenthood in the 2024 Missouri Legislature.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
My first ever debate on the House floor was in support of private property rights.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It is minimum for a reason, meant for entry level jobs. It should not be increased.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
We must keep ESG out of public investments.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Each individual and business should be able to decide for themselves their services and who they provide them to.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C, with the caveat that we need strong reforms to make sure only those who need it, get it, and all able bodied individuals are working and paying for their own insurance.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should not be required.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, they are God's chosen people and our strongest ally in the Middle East.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall, secure it and stop the flow of illegal immigration, dangerous drugs and cartel criminals.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
A child's educational opportunities should not be limited based on their zip code. We have great schools in my House district, but that isn't the case everywhere. Parents should be able to choose the school that best fits their child's needs. Fund students, not systems.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
AGREE. I have sponsored legislation to stop child mutilation and the Leftist transgender agenda.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
I strongly agree, with the caveat that they should not be able to transition minors or hurt their children.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a strong, born again Christian. I am a sinner, saved by grace, and thankful for my Savior's sacrifice for me.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We throw the word racism around too easily. People's personal beliefs are their own, right or wrong, and the threat comes from EVIL people, regardless of race.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I've sponsored legislation to prohibit CRT in the classroom.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
I sponsored the Save Women's Sports act to prohibit biological males from participating in female sports.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A & C. We need to be good stewards of the environment, but we can do that without buying into the climate change hoax.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil and natural gas are tried and true, and need to continue to be depended on, but nuclear power needs to continue to be safely grown and developed as it is the most reliable source.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the PEOPLE.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support FUNDING THE POLICE.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Zero. Shall not be infringed is pretty clear.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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