Mike Moon
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Moon
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
SMSU, Springfield, Education, BS, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
High Street Baptist Church, Deacon, Missions Committee, Sunday School Teacher, Springfield SE Rotary
Member, Missouri Cattlemen, Member
Farm Bureau, Member, MO Senate Conservative Caucus
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
MO State Representative 157, 2013-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress, MO 7th, 2010, 2012
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
93%
2021
72%, 76% (cum.)†
2021
72%, 76% (cum.)†
2016
74%
2019
72%
2019-2020
17%
2022
|93%
2021
|72%, 76% (cum.)†
2021
|72%, 76% (cum.)†
2016
|74%
2019
|72%
2019-2020
|17%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|25%
2013
|0%
2018
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Protect Freedom PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Protect Freedom PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Andrew Koenig (2015)
Kevin Elmer (2015)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
Mark Parkinson (2015)
Rob Vescovo (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (48)
A Better Missouri (2020)
Cindy O'Laughlin (2020)
Cloria Brown (2016)
Conservative Citizens Coalition (2019)
Conservatives United for Missouri (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
Sponsored bill to abolish abortion in Missouri.
https://christiannews.net/2020/01/31/mo-lawmaker-files-bill-to-abolish-abortion-in-state/.
Key votes from Vote Smart
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
No taxpayer funds should be allocated to any organization which participates in abortion-related activities.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No taxpayer funds should be allocated to any organization which participates in abortion-related activities.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No taxpayer funds should be allocated to any organization which participates in abortion-related activities.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of wealth is socialism and should not be practiced in the United States of America.
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of wealth is socialism and should not be practiced in the United States of America.
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of wealth is socialism and should not be practiced in the United States of America.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
In addition, as proven during the Kennedy and Reagan administrations, cutting taxes (allowing taxpayers to keep more of the money earned) spurs spending and, as a result, increases in tax revenue. Tax cuts, coupled with reduced spending can lead to a reduction of the national debt.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
In addition, as proven during the Kennedy and Reagan administrations, cutting taxes (allowing taxpayers to keep more of the money earned) spurs spending and, as a result, increases in tax revenue. Tax cuts, coupled with reduced spending can lead to a reduction of the national debt.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
In addition, as proven during the Kennedy and Reagan administrations, cutting taxes (allowing taxpayers to keep more of the money earned) spurs spending and, as a result, increases in tax revenue. Tax cuts, coupled with reduced spending can lead to a reduction of the national debt.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Any, and all, efforts to simply the tax code must be implemented. A Fair Tax (which eliminates the income tax would allow workers to keep 100% of earned income) would encourage U.S. taxpayers to spend money purchasing new goods and services, which would be taxed, or purchase used goods (not taxed) in order to stretch their dollars.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Any, and all, efforts to simply the tax code must be implemented. A Fair Tax (which eliminates the income tax would allow workers to keep 100% of earned income) would encourage U.S. taxpayers to spend money purchasing new goods and services, which would be taxed, or purchase used goods (not taxed) in order to stretch their dollars.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Any, and all, efforts to simply the tax code must be implemented. A Fair Tax (which eliminates the income tax would allow workers to keep 100% of earned income) would encourage U.S. taxpayers to spend money purchasing new goods and services, which would be taxed, or purchase used goods (not taxed) in order to stretch their dollars.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
God instituted the family, the church, and government (the state). These institutions are related and should work together. The two, while separate institutions, share responsibilities. For example, the church should be involved in the teachings related to cultural issues. At the same time, the government is responsible for protecting the God-given rights of the people - therefore, laws are enacted in order to do so. When the church is involved in instructing the people regarding our responsibilities to God and man (i.e., following the laws of God) they will, in turn, be better citizens (and, fewer laws will be required).
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
God instituted the family, the church, and government (the state). These institutions are related and should work together. The two, while separate institutions, share responsibilities. For example, the church should be involved in the teachings related to cultural issues. At the same time, the government is responsible for protecting the God-given rights of the people - therefore, laws are enacted in order to do so. When the church is involved in instructing the people regarding our responsibilities to God and man (i.e., following the laws of God) they will, in turn, be better citizens (and, fewer laws will be required).
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
God instituted the family, the church, and government (the state). These institutions are related and should work together. The two, while separate institutions, share responsibilities. For example, the church should be involved in the teachings related to cultural issues. At the same time, the government is responsible for protecting the God-given rights of the people - therefore, laws are enacted in order to do so. When the church is involved in instructing the people regarding our responsibilities to God and man (i.e., following the laws of God) they will, in turn, be better citizens (and, fewer laws will be required).
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only with permission of the child(ren)'s parents.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only with permission of the child(ren)'s parents.
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.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only with permission of the child(ren)'s parents.
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.
D (unless, the Congress declares war).
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.
D (unless, the Congress declares war).
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
D (unless, the Congress declares war).
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Since the federal government has stated that there is no current trusted method to properly vet refugees from war-torn parts of the world, no refugees should be brought into the United States or territories. The Red Cross has been effective in their work to set up refugee camps (near the home country of the refugees). Perhaps, the United States could/should continue to fund these refugee camps and forgo re-settling the refugees in various parts of the United States.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Since the federal government has stated that there is no current trusted method to properly vet refugees from war-torn parts of the world, no refugees should be brought into the United States or territories. The Red Cross has been effective in their work to set up refugee camps (near the home country of the refugees). Perhaps, the United States could/should continue to fund these refugee camps and forgo re-settling the refugees in various parts of the United States.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Since the federal government has stated that there is no current trusted method to properly vet refugees from war-torn parts of the world, no refugees should be brought into the United States or territories. The Red Cross has been effective in their work to set up refugee camps (near the home country of the refugees). Perhaps, the United States could/should continue to fund these refugee camps and forgo re-settling the refugees in various parts of the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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
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?
Only individuals who are considered friendly to the United States and will work to assimilate and naturalize as citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only individuals who are considered friendly to the United States and will work to assimilate and naturalize as citizens.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only individuals who are considered friendly to the United States and will work to assimilate and naturalize as citizens.
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
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a young boy of 11 years, I realized that I was a sinner in need of a savior. I believe that Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, died a cruel death on a cross, was buried, and raised from death to life three days later. I confessed my sin to Him and asked for His redemption. As a result, I have liberty through Christ. However, this liberty does not afford me the right to do as I please. I have a responsibility to respect others, provide for myself and my family (and, help others when given the opportunity). My salvation does not require good works - the evidence of my salvation (faith) produces good works.
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.
As a young boy of 11 years, I realized that I was a sinner in need of a savior. I believe that Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, died a cruel death on a cross, was buried, and raised from death to life three days later. I confessed my sin to Him and asked for His redemption. As a result, I have liberty through Christ. However, this liberty does not afford me the right to do as I please. I have a responsibility to respect others, provide for myself and my family (and, help others when given the opportunity). My salvation does not require good works - the evidence of my salvation (faith) produces good works.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a young boy of 11 years, I realized that I was a sinner in need of a savior. I believe that Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, died a cruel death on a cross, was buried, and raised from death to life three days later. I confessed my sin to Him and asked for His redemption. As a result, I have liberty through Christ. However, this liberty does not afford me the right to do as I please. I have a responsibility to respect others, provide for myself and my family (and, help others when given the opportunity). My salvation does not require good works - the evidence of my salvation (faith) produces good works.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification is required for many things (e.g., boarding aircraft, picking up tickets at a will-call window, opening a bank account, job applications, obtaining a mortgage, rentals/purchases, getting married, purchasing a firearm, renting a hotel room, hunting/fishing license, picking up pharmaceuticals, donating blood). Why not to vote?
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
In Missouri, a law was passed to require photo I.D., require paper ballots, prohibit ballot drop boxes, reduce the early voting period (this should have been eliminated), and prohibit mail-in voting. We must not give the federal government the authority over voting laws. This must remain a state responsibility.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification is required for many things (e.g., boarding aircraft, picking up tickets at a will-call window, opening a bank account, job applications, obtaining a mortgage, rentals/purchases, getting married, purchasing a firearm, renting a hotel room, hunting/fishing license, picking up pharmaceuticals, donating blood). Why not to vote?
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification is required for many things (e.g., boarding aircraft, picking up tickets at a will-call window, opening a bank account, job applications, obtaining a mortgage, rentals/purchases, getting married, purchasing a firearm, renting a hotel room, hunting/fishing license, picking up pharmaceuticals, donating blood). Why not to vote?
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
In Missouri, a law was passed to require photo I.D., require paper ballots, prohibit ballot drop boxes, reduce the early voting period (this should have been eliminated), and prohibit mail-in voting. We must not give the federal government the authority over voting laws. This must remain a state responsibility.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
In Missouri, a law was passed to require photo I.D., require paper ballots, prohibit ballot drop boxes, reduce the early voting period (this should have been eliminated), and prohibit mail-in voting. We must not give the federal government the authority over voting laws. This must remain a state responsibility.
EQUALITY
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 it is. Although, I believe there is only one race (the human race), the idea that skin color is a basis for superiority has caused great divides in our country. The violence which has resulted - leading to riots and murder - has brought us to a place where law enforcement is no longer respected (or properly funded). In addition, the teaching of CRT has perpetuated the false idea that a person's skin color outweighs the content of their character.
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 it is. Although, I believe there is only one race (the human race), the idea that skin color is a basis for superiority has caused great divides in our country. The violence which has resulted - leading to riots and murder - has brought us to a place where law enforcement is no longer respected (or properly funded). In addition, the teaching of CRT has perpetuated the false idea that a person's skin color outweighs the content of their character.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think it is. Although, I believe there is only one race (the human race), the idea that skin color is a basis for superiority has caused great divides in our country. The violence which has resulted - leading to riots and murder - has brought us to a place where law enforcement is no longer respected (or properly funded). In addition, the teaching of CRT has perpetuated the false idea that a person's skin color outweighs the content of their character.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
A
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.
A
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.
A
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interviews in KSGF (Springfield, MO), floor debates in the MO House and Senate.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Very Conservative
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.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interviews in KSGF (Springfield, MO), floor debates in the MO House and Senate.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Interviews in KSGF (Springfield, MO), floor debates in the MO House and Senate.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
In Missouri, I led a successful seven-year effort to return money stolen from taxpayers by the MO Department of Revenue. I introduced bills which would have challenged Roe v. Wade, including the MO Abolition of Abortion Act. Other bills I introduced include: Save Women's Sports (protect females from unfair competition from males, S.A.F.E. Act (prohibit hormone therapy to change sex on minor children), a proposition to eliminate the state corporate income tax, and a requirement for the MO General Assembly to approve or disapprove any new or existing rule or regulation.
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?
In Missouri, I led a successful seven-year effort to return money stolen from taxpayers by the MO Department of Revenue. I introduced bills which would have challenged Roe v. Wade, including the MO Abolition of Abortion Act. Other bills I introduced include: Save Women's Sports (protect females from unfair competition from males, S.A.F.E. Act (prohibit hormone therapy to change sex on minor children), a proposition to eliminate the state corporate income tax, and a requirement for the MO General Assembly to approve or disapprove any new or existing rule or regulation.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
In Missouri, I led a successful seven-year effort to return money stolen from taxpayers by the MO Department of Revenue. I introduced bills which would have challenged Roe v. Wade, including the MO Abolition of Abortion Act. Other bills I introduced include: Save Women's Sports (protect females from unfair competition from males, S.A.F.E. Act (prohibit hormone therapy to change sex on minor children), a proposition to eliminate the state corporate income tax, and a requirement for the MO General Assembly to approve or disapprove any new or existing rule or regulation.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
There should be not qualified immunity.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
There should be not qualified immunity.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
There should be not qualified immunity.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Absolutely none!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Gun are inanimate objects. People using guns may harm someone. The person using the firearm should be held responsible.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Absolutely none!
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Absolutely none!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Gun are inanimate objects. People using guns may harm someone. The person using the firearm should be held responsible.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Gun are inanimate objects. People using guns may harm someone. The person using the firearm should be held responsible.
