
Mike Olcott
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Olcott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
State Rep., Dist 60
Incumbent
No
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*
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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