Michael A. Fagg
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael A. Fagg
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Graduate, 3
Wichita State University, Wichita, B.A., 4
Butler County College, El Dorado, A.A., 2
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, President, El Dorado United Way
President, Chapter of American Red Cross, Chairman
El Dorado Lions Club, President, Son's of the American Legion
Treasurer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor, 2
City Commission, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
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 (2)
*Family Policy Alliance of Kansas
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (1)
*Kansas Chamber PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
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?
Under no circumstances
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.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Need to review all government spending before answering this question.
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 define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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?
The answer is in the 1st amendment to the U.S.Constitution
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Working on understanding all the issues to this problem. No answer to this question at this point.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Disagree
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?
Our government has immigration laws and we should follow them.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record while an El Dorado City Commissioner
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
*47 years of being a community banker. *Mayor and city commissioner experience. *B.A. Wichita State University; A.A. Butler County college; Graduate school of banking university of Wisconsin; Kansas Municipalities Leadership Academy
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 will take the time and effort to represent the Senate 14th District to the best of my ability.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Neutral
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?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Need to review current laws in this area to answer this question.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate received an AQ rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund KS in 2020. https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kansas/
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
This would be my first year in office. Will be looking at a lot of issues before our state.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is moving in that direction and needs to be addressed.
