
Raymond Lampert
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Raymond Lampert
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 137
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Drury University, Springfield, MO, BA, 2002
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law, Columbia, MO, JD, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
Lampert Law Office, Owner, 12
AFFILIATIONS
National Eagle Scout Association, Member, Planned Parenthood Advocates
Contributor, Democratic Alliance, Chair
Greene County Democratic Central Committee, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (2)
*Missouri Health Care Action
Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Charlie Norr (2017)
Crystal Quade (2017)
Democratic National Committee (2013)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)
Nicole Galloway (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2018)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2020)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the pregnant woman chooses it.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
Missouri is Constitutionally-required to have a balanced budget and cannot run a deficit.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
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?
That the law should apply equally to all regardless of religion, that government should not hinder or promote the peaceful practice of any religion or religion in general, that government must avoid excessive entanglement with religion, and that our laws must have a secular, rather than a religious, purpose.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support publicly-funded health insurance for all Americans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Individuals with necessary skills and resources that are not otherwise available in this country, refugees, temporary laborers who are needed to perform jobs that Americans do not want to perform.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I believe that all people should have the right to their beliefs and to peacefully practice their religious beliefs in any manner that doesn't cause harm to others.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My positions can be found on my websites, https://www.upballot.com/raymond-lampert and www.lampertformissouri.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been practicing law for 15 years. This gives me a good understanding of how the law works in various areas and how it affects the average person. I am particularly knowledgeable about employment law and the difficulties working people face.
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 believe that elected representatives should work for the benefit of ordinary citizens over the wealthy or corporations.
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?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
High-capacity magazines and fully automatic weapons should be highly restricted. Individuals convicted of domestic violence or violent crimes should have their right to own firearms suspended until they can demonstrate they are no longer a threat.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Employee rights, Education, and Healthcare.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. White supremacists are an increasing and concerning source of violence against Americans.
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