Mark Mowry
Republican | South Dakota
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Mowry
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Black Hills State College, Spearfish, BS, 1981
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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OTHER INFORMATION
Mark Mowry completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2021.
Mark Mowry supports term limits. Source.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Risk to mother during pregnancy or delivery
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Risk to mother during pregnancy or delivery
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simple percentage of income
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simple percentage of income
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" -- Amendment I
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" -- Amendment I
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
We have seen the abuse of power in regard to health precautions, and therefore public entities and private employers will come up short in an attempt to require vaccinations with the many who choose not to succumb to pressure/threat of suspension/termination.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
We have seen the abuse of power in regard to health precautions, and therefore public entities and private employers will come up short in an attempt to require vaccinations with the many who choose not to succumb to pressure/threat of suspension/termination.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
Refer to #1 above
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
Refer to #1 above
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
I will vote AGAINST any proposal that smacks of globalism -- I will vote FOR any proposal that strengthens our states while augmenting our national unity.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
I will vote AGAINST any proposal that smacks of globalism -- I will vote FOR any proposal that strengthens our states while augmenting our national unity.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain a strong military for our defense, maintain vigorous vigilance for terrorist threats of any kind. This is the prescribed role of our CIA and FBI, it they are actually up to the task, in cooperation with local law enforcement.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Maintain a strong military for our defense, maintain vigorous vigilance for terrorist threats of any kind. This is the prescribed role of our CIA and FBI, it they are actually up to the task, in cooperation with local law enforcement.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I fully support a wall on the southern border.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I fully support a wall on the southern border.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Presently I propose for our country to be closed for immigration. Recruiting a work force via the means of promising citizenship has become bad policy for us. Refugeeism has become a surety towards citizenship, and that too has become bad policy. The trend toward world citizenship has obscured the demarcation of practical responsibilities and sensibilities of U.S. citizenship, and this has created chaos.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Presently I propose for our country to be closed for immigration. Recruiting a work force via the means of promising citizenship has become bad policy for us. Refugeeism has become a surety towards citizenship, and that too has become bad policy. The trend toward world citizenship has obscured the demarcation of practical responsibilities and sensibilities of U.S. citizenship, and this has created chaos.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I assume among the powers of Earth a separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and Nature's God entitle men with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. These Rights were secured through a hard-won and stubbornly held advances instituted by a courageous, Freedom loving people. Our legacy is of an optimistic people who choose Freedom over safety and security, for themselves and for their progeny. For me that optimism stems from faith in God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I assume among the powers of Earth a separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and Nature's God entitle men with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. These Rights were secured through a hard-won and stubbornly held advances instituted by a courageous, Freedom loving people. Our legacy is of an optimistic people who choose Freedom over safety and security, for themselves and for their progeny. For me that optimism stems from faith in God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Choose not to answer
Surveillance of elections/election integrity needs to be conducted in strong, thorough and pervasive methods under local control and supervision.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Choose not to answer
Surveillance of elections/election integrity needs to be conducted in strong, thorough and pervasive methods under local control and supervision.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe that free and fair national elections are doomed under a Federalized election program; thus our only option is to trust that corrupt practices will be exposed and demolished and that perpetrators would face swift and severe punishments. We need to bring back the concept that 'Cheaters never win' with resounding force!
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I believe that free and fair national elections are doomed under a Federalized election program; thus our only option is to trust that corrupt practices will be exposed and demolished and that perpetrators would face swift and severe punishments. We need to bring back the concept that 'Cheaters never win' with resounding force!
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think the focus on racism has become a subversive weapon against goals of societal harmony. I believe the sensationalism of racial tension has far exceeded the bounds of a sincere attempt to address prejudice that is common to every person.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think the focus on racism has become a subversive weapon against goals of societal harmony. I believe the sensationalism of racial tension has far exceeded the bounds of a sincere attempt to address prejudice that is common to every person.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Pro and con arguments of environmental issues have reached levels of sophistication whereby no one seems to really know what they are talking about, but when mere figureheads the likes of Al Gore and John Kerry step forth as 'experts' on environment and climate change, I'm inclined to go with 'A' as my stance.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Pro and con arguments of environmental issues have reached levels of sophistication whereby no one seems to really know what they are talking about, but when mere figureheads the likes of Al Gore and John Kerry step forth as 'experts' on environment and climate change, I'm inclined to go with 'A' as my stance.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Choose not to answer
Let the survey and the reader decide.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Choose not to answer
Let the survey and the reader decide.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://rumble.com/vrvvtq-mark-mowry-for-u.-s.-senate-2022-interviewed-on-the-patriot-cause..html https://realnse.com/2021/08/19/exclusive-mark-mowry-for-us-senate-sd-the-america-first-candidate-for-south-dakota/ https://www.termlimits.com/mark-mowry-pledges-to-support-term-limits-on-congress/ https://mowryforsenate.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202108071537 https://norfolkdailynews.com/commentary/ordinary-americans-must-step-up/article_a22a8eb6-a082-11ec-a48c-23ff8e0c4baa.html https://omny.fm/shows/greg-belfrage-podcasts/interview-with-mark-mowry
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://rumble.com/vrvvtq-mark-mowry-for-u.-s.-senate-2022-interviewed-on-the-patriot-cause..html https://realnse.com/2021/08/19/exclusive-mark-mowry-for-us-senate-sd-the-america-first-candidate-for-south-dakota/ https://www.termlimits.com/mark-mowry-pledges-to-support-term-limits-on-congress/ https://mowryforsenate.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202108071537 https://norfolkdailynews.com/commentary/ordinary-americans-must-step-up/article_a22a8eb6-a082-11ec-a48c-23ff8e0c4baa.html https://omny.fm/shows/greg-belfrage-podcasts/interview-with-mark-mowry
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe that we are in the final showdown for either maintaining a Constitutional Republic or becoming a Socialist regime. I believe the way back to greatness is to return to our Constitution, to its Covenant-maker and Covenant-keeper. We have what it takes, we've always had what it takes -- Faith, Family and Freedom secured under a brilliant Constitutional framework, forged by the authority and inspiration of Almighty God.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I believe that we are in the final showdown for either maintaining a Constitutional Republic or becoming a Socialist regime. I believe the way back to greatness is to return to our Constitution, to its Covenant-maker and Covenant-keeper. We have what it takes, we've always had what it takes -- Faith, Family and Freedom secured under a brilliant Constitutional framework, forged by the authority and inspiration of Almighty God.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Who should own a gun? At what age should a person be allowed to own a gun? These are questions that defy a purely objective approach. The matter is settled in my mind -- let the 2nd stand on its own language, and let the controversy rage on.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Who should own a gun? At what age should a person be allowed to own a gun? These are questions that defy a purely objective approach. The matter is settled in my mind -- let the 2nd stand on its own language, and let the controversy rage on.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
