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


Links

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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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