Mike Olcott

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Olcott


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Republican Primary Runoff


Race

State Rep., Dist 60


Incumbent

No


Links

Mike Olcott websitesMike Olcott phones Mike Olcott emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Rhodes College, Memphis, B.S. Biology, 1981

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ph.D., 1994

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Parker County Conservatives, Co-founder

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Republican Executive Committee, 2015-2016

Republican Precinct Chair, 2014-2021

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.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

*Grassroots America: We the People

Gun Owners of America - Texas

Texas Eagle Forum

Texas Home School Coalition

Texas Right to Life

OTHER (1)

Texans for Toll-Free Highways

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Texas Right to Life

True Texas Project

AQ Rating from NRA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (69)

Bo French (2016)

Bob Hall (2020)

Brian Birdwell (2012)

Bryan Hughes (2014)

Bryan Slaton (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate signed the Vaccine Choice Protection Pledge.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe that life begins at conception. The only circumstance I would consider allowing abortion is if the mother's life was in danger. The problem with that stance is that it might create a loophole for abortion.

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I support a flat or FAIR tax

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would support a reduction in spending in almost all non-core functions of state government. I support zero-based budgeting.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Only through High School


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never


HEALTHCARE

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.

C) In an ideal world, the church would assist in providing assistance to those who could not afford health care. In our current society, too many are dependent on Medicaid and Medicare. However, significant reforms are needed to decrease the dependency on these programs. In addition, we have to try to eliminate the rampant fraud that exists in both programs.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Enhance border security and increase the stringency of the vetting process of those who enter our country.

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 Israel and will support continued legislation to divest funds from organizations that oppose Israel.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The federal government will never secure the border. Texas must do whatever it takes to secure it which includes building a real wall.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only those who have legitimate asylum claims and those who apply to enter the legal way.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class 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

We have to eradicate CRT and all its derivatives from our school systems.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Increase the penalty of voter fraud from a misdemeanor to a felony. Eliminate early voting. Implement random audits.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Only if the progressive left continues to exaggerate it and promote it. Racism is a sin problem not a skin problem.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect our God-given liberties

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).

Mike and Marika Olcott: North Texas’ Dynamic Duo (https://texasscorecard.com/citizen-profiles/mike-marika-olcott-north-texas-dynamic-duo/) Received a Conservative Leader award in 2014 (https://texasscorecard.com/cla2021/)

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?

My top priorities are border security, election integrity and a ban on vaccine mandates


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

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?

None

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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