Ed Lewis
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
Ed Lewis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, BSED, 1987
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Ks, Masters in Analytical Chemistry, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Missouri State Teachers Association, Member, Timberlake Christian Church
Church Leader (Elder), Camp Sharon Youth Camp, Teacher, Speaker
White Oak Christian Service Camp, Teacher, Cook, Speaker
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Missouri Right to Life
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
A rating from NRA
Endorsed by Missouri Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
Tim Remole (2012)
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?
I would prefer that we have no abortions under any circumstances. Obviously when weighing one life the life of the mother or the life of the child someone could make an argument that the mother's life is just as important or more important.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
Statewide funding is going to be super difficult this year. I think we will probably have to have across the board cuts.
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?
Separation of church and state should mean that our government does force a particular religion on me but it doesn't stop me from practicing my religious faith in accordance to my belief.
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?
Free market principles of keeping prices for health insurance down by providing a wide range of insurance options including insurance from other states. Making health care providers provide up front cost for all procedures. Not providing health care at government expense for illegal aliens. Having a robust economy. Tort reform and caps on liability to keep medical insurance down.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We are a land of immigrants. I believe that we should make legal immigration easy and quick and inexpensive for legal immigrants. We should also encourage immigration for those people who have skills and qualities we need in the US. We should also have a humanitarian immigration for religious asylum seakers and other persecuted peoples. Not economic asylum seekers.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in salvation of our souls by belief in Jesus Christ who died for our sins. I believe that we are called to live a life according to biblical principals as recorded in scripture. I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman for life.
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.
See my web page at www.edlewismo.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a good education graduating from an excellent high school with honors from their honors program. Graduating with a bachelors degree in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a lifetime teaching certificate in Chemistry, and certified to teach in Physics, and Physical Science. Graduated with a Masters in Analytical Chemistry from Pittsburg State University. I have taught for 32 years at the high school level. I have also taught for 26 years at a private Christian College.
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 common sense, Christian, conservative who has been a teacher and wants to support education from the State Legislature.
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?
Only criminals should not be able to hold guns.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
Education choice. Who has authority to lock down counties, and our state and impinge on our freedom to participate in commerce and education and most importantly to practice our religion. Extend broadband internet to our rural areas.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe most people in America are not racist.
