
Mark Bartley
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Bartley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 159
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
McDonald County HS, Anderson MO, General, 1972
Crowder College, Neosho MO, AAS, 1975
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS, BST, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Colonel, 30
AFFILIATIONS
American Legion (AL), District Commander, V.F.W.
Member, D.A.V., Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
To protect the live of the mother if threatened by having the child.
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?
Entitlements, social services programs that give to illegal immigrants, free loaders and abusers of our social services that are in place to help those in their difficult times of need. I would stop giving our tax dollars to other countries like Pakistan, Egypt.
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 does not have the power nor authority of the other. They are their own entity to be assured anatomy.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
It needs to reflect what the VA has for Veterans. Also, having a British wife I see the benefits of the British HCS
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?
All should have the opportunity to immigrate, with, proper vetting and issuance of documents indicating legality to be here, AND, for work. The criminal element and terrorist groups obviously need stopped.
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.
My faith has helped me through many difficult times, troubled times, and good times. if it wasn't for my faith in God and my Savior Jesus Christ, I would not survived in Iraq nor Afghanistan. My prayers answered by His message; "It will be ok".
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.
My platform on my campaign materials. Surveys taken and sent to those establishments that support my position; (NRA, Right to Life, Veterans Affairs, Responsible Tax Legislation, ETC)
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Education; 4yr Degree in Automotive Technology, BST. 30 years Military training and in strategic and tactical operations. 22 years in construction management. I have traveled all over our world; Africa, England, Japan, Iraq, Afghanistan, been trough France, Italy, Kuwait, Qatar, Mexico, Panama, Canada. I've lived and been in/to every state of our United States except North Dakota and Alaska. I've see the divers cultures, peoples, religions. I've see Political processes, both militarily and subversively. At 66 years of age, I have seem more than most, a lot more. With age comes wisdom, wisdom comes experience, experience comes patience, understanding and forgiveness.
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 served my country proudly for 30 plus years during my military career. I'm being asked to "Lean Forward in the Foxhole" again and to serve once more. The Call to Duty is strong and i will defend our Constitution against ALL enemies foreign and DOMESTIC. ESSAYONS! (Let Us Try) Army Engineers
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a full supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I do not support the "Red Flag" laws.
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?
Tax reform with focus on tax reduction. Responsible tax reduction to assure funds are appropriated for critical programs.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Over all~ No. there are elements (liberal media) that are trying to manipulate the public view with incidents for the purpose of misleading or distracting the bigger picture.
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