

Chris Sander
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Sander
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, Bachelor's of, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Josh Hawley for Senate, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Republican Central Committeeman, 2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Missouri Republican Assembly
Missouri Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Realtors Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donald Trump (2019)
Republican National Committee (2017)
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
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
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
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?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
Reduce spending in all areas to create a more balanced budget.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce spending in all areas to create a more balanced budget.
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.
Agree
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.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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
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?
The government should not infringe on the freedoms that churches currently hold in this country.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should not infringe on the freedoms that churches currently hold in this country.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
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?
Commercial Free Market
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Commercial Free Market
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Individuals on work visas and legal immigrants that are approved through the proper channels should be allowed to immigrate to the United States.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Individuals on work visas and legal immigrants that are approved through the proper channels should be allowed to immigrate to the United States.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
6th Generation Missourian Lutheran
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
6th Generation Missourian Lutheran
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
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.
Previously elected to Republican Central Committee Trump Inauguration Attendee
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Previously elected to Republican Central Committee Trump Inauguration Attendee
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
6th Generation Missourian University of Missouri Columbia graduate Former Republican Central Committeeman Resident of District 33
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
6th Generation Missourian University of Missouri Columbia graduate Former Republican Central Committeeman Resident of District 33
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
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 6th generation Missourian ready and willing to serve the people of District 33. Please consider contributing to the campaign to ensure the district is properly represented. Celebrate Freedom!
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a 6th generation Missourian ready and willing to serve the people of District 33. Please consider contributing to the campaign to ensure the district is properly represented. Celebrate Freedom!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Maintain existing restrictions
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Maintain existing restrictions
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
Protecting the right to life Protecting 2nd Amendment Preserving National Parks and establishing new areas, especially the Lone Jack Battlefield Maintain funding of police
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Protecting the right to life Protecting 2nd Amendment Preserving National Parks and establishing new areas, especially the Lone Jack Battlefield Maintain funding of police
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, domestic organizations currently present a threat to our life and property.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, domestic organizations currently present a threat to our life and property.
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