Chris Sander

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chris Sander


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 33


Incumbent

No


Links

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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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