Tom Reed
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom Reed
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
GASCONADE R2, OWENSVILLE, 12, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
OTHER (1)
*Missouri Cattlemen's Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
missouri cattlemans
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
rape, incest,
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
rape, incest,
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
conser
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
conser
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.
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
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?
freely live their faith, even in public; without fear of government coercion
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
freely live their faith, even in public; without fear of government coercion
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support healthcare accessible through job or purchase
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support healthcare accessible through job or purchase
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
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?
anyone that learns the English language, stands for America loves America, non-criminals, as long as don't try to manipulate our constitution rights, has to join a class, and pass our grade level of high school if not participate in school.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
anyone that learns the English language, stands for America loves America, non-criminals, as long as don't try to manipulate our constitution rights, has to join a class, and pass our grade level of high school if not participate in school.
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.
No Answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
catholic
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
catholic
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?
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
PRO LABOR, PRO TRUMP, PRO LIFE, PRO BUSINESS,
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
PRO LABOR, PRO TRUMP, PRO LIFE, PRO BUSINESS,
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
business experience through multiply businesses.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
business experience through multiply businesses.
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?
own and operate 4 businesses currently in Owensville mo, can check out any location Midwest Auto Supply, Midwest Auto Service Center, Krooked Moon distillery, Midwest Spray foam
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
own and operate 4 businesses currently in Owensville mo, can check out any location Midwest Auto Supply, Midwest Auto Service Center, Krooked Moon distillery, Midwest Spray foam
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?
none!!
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none!!
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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?
all areas
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
all areas
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
racism in my opinion is not. I think the media is portraying a message that is false and striving for people to act with false pretenses.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
racism in my opinion is not. I think the media is portraying a message that is false and striving for people to act with false pretenses.
