Raymond Lampert

Democrat | Missouri

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

Raymond Lampert


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Representative, Dist. 137


Incumbent

No


Links

Raymond Lampert websites
Raymond Lampert emailFacebook

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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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