Todd Mitchem
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Todd Mitchem
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 26
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Albertville High School, Albertville, Diploma, 1987
Snead State Community College, Boaz, AA, 1991
Auburn University, Auburn, BA, 1993
University of South Alabama, Mobile, MS, 1995
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, MA, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, CASA
Member of Board of Directors - 5 years, Volunteer - 10 years, Shephard's Cove Hospice, Member of Board of Directors - 2 years
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is endangered, rape or incest.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is endangered, rape or incest.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Although it may be best for individuals to avoid close contact during a pandemic or other public health situation, it should be an individual choice, not a government mandate.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Although it may be best for individuals to avoid close contact during a pandemic or other public health situation, it should be an individual choice, not a government mandate.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
When there is actionable intelligence, kill or capture known terrorists.
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.
Disagree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
When there is actionable intelligence, kill or capture known terrorists.
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.
Disagree
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When there is enough information to confirm that the vaccine will essentially prevent or eradicate a disease with practically no ill effects as a result of the vaccine (for example, smallpox, measles, etc.).
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When there is enough information to confirm that the vaccine will essentially prevent or eradicate a disease with practically no ill effects as a result of the vaccine (for example, smallpox, measles, etc.).
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate sales tax on essential food items and reduce or eliminate state income tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate sales tax on essential food items and reduce or eliminate state income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe in fiscal responsibility. As public servants, we need to be frugal with the taxpayers' money. Any wasteful or inefficient spending should be eliminated. I believe in the saying, "Waste not, want not."
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe in fiscal responsibility. As public servants, we need to be frugal with the taxpayers' money. Any wasteful or inefficient spending should be eliminated. I believe in the saying, "Waste not, want not."
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Refugees with legitimate and provable fear for their lives; those with education and/or skills that will benefit our society, who possess the desire to assimilate and go through the naturalization process, and who go through the legal process to obtain entry.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Refugees with legitimate and provable fear for their lives; those with education and/or skills that will benefit our society, who possess the desire to assimilate and go through the naturalization process, and who go through the legal process to obtain entry.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
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.
Agree
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?
Violent felons should not be allowed to own guns. Law abiding citizens should generally have no limits on their gun ownership.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Violent felons should not be allowed to own guns. Law abiding citizens should generally have no limits on their gun ownership.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Domestic security and to promote the general welfare of society through projects that cannot be accomplished by individuals or private enterprise.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Domestic security and to promote the general welfare of society through projects that cannot be accomplished by individuals or private enterprise.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Video of speech given on January 5, 2022, to the Boaz Rotary Club that can be found on their Facebook page.
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?
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).
Video of speech given on January 5, 2022, to the Boaz Rotary Club that can be found on their Facebook page.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I work to do as much as I can to help the people of Marshall County. I have been able to provide a lot of service through my work with CASA and Hospice. The opportunity to serve more people in an even greater capacity is the reason I decided to enter this race for State Representative. My legislative priorities are: 1. Working to improve the traffic on Highway 431. 2. Defending against government overreach. 3. Promoting election integrity and security. 4. Eliminating mask and vaccine mandates. 5. Establish 12-year term limits for any elected official who is not already limited to two terms. 6. Promoting fiscal responsibility. 7. Enhancing education.
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 work to do as much as I can to help the people of Marshall County. I have been able to provide a lot of service through my work with CASA and Hospice. The opportunity to serve more people in an even greater capacity is the reason I decided to enter this race for State Representative. My legislative priorities are: 1. Working to improve the traffic on Highway 431. 2. Defending against government overreach. 3. Promoting election integrity and security. 4. Eliminating mask and vaccine mandates. 5. Establish 12-year term limits for any elected official who is not already limited to two terms. 6. Promoting fiscal responsibility. 7. Enhancing education.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
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
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 am a Christian and 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?
We should return to pre-pandemic voting consisting of only election day, in-person voting and excuse absentee voting.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We should return to pre-pandemic voting consisting of only election day, in-person voting and excuse absentee voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In general, no. I believe most people have moved beyond racist beliefs. However, race relations are still a problem in this country, largely as a result of claims of racism being used as a political weapon.
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?
In general, no. I believe most people have moved beyond racist beliefs. However, race relations are still a problem in this country, largely as a result of claims of racism being used as a political weapon.
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.
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) 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.
Agree
