

Mike Olcott
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Olcott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 60
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Rhodes College, Memphis, B.S. Biology, 1981
University of Kentucky, Lexington, PhD, 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
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (12)
*Texas Right to Life
*Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
Ted Cruz
Ken Paxton
*Texas Values Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Governor Greg Abbott
US Senator Ted Cruz
Attorney General Ken Paxton
Lt Col Allen West
County Commissioner George Conley
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (109)
Dale Huls (2023)
Eli Crane (2023)
Ken Paxton (2023)
Parker County Conservatives (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Luke Macias (2023)
Stephen "Andy" Hopper (2023)
Don Huffines (2022)
Farris & Jo Ann Wilks (2022)
Jeff Cason (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate signed the Vaccine Choice Protection Pledge.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective 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.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
But I do not support the use of chemical abortion drugs
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. The people of Israel are God's chosen people and they are also one of our few allies in the Mideast.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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 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.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Do not support minimum wage. Wages should be dictated by the free market system.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
However, I support diverting public monies AWAY from any entity utilizing ESG.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
It is required under Article IV Section 4 of the US Constitution.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
We have to be very careful addressing this issue in order to avoid government intruding in homeschool and private education. Therefore, I do support an amendment to the Texas Bill of Rights that would protect families from governmental intrusion into their educational choices.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No restrictions
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect our God-given rights
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian who believes that the Bible is the inerrant word of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. However, the leftists in this country are trying to cultivate it so that it will become a domestic security threat.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine US energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Gas
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