Mike Shower
Republican | Alaska
Candidate Profile*
Leans 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 Shower
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. O
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, BS, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Air Force, Lt Col, 24
AFFILIATIONS
Alaska State Senate, Senator
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
83%, 94% (cum.)†
2021
83%, 94% (cum.)†
2021
|83%, 94% (cum.)†
2021
|83%, 94% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Alaska Family Council
*Alaskan Independence Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe it's an option for rape, incest or - if medically required to save the mother's life.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe it's an option for rape, incest or - if medically required to save the mother's life.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It depends on whether we can ever agree to a comprehensive fiscal policy which balances the budget, places a solid spending cap in the constitution and then - along with prudent spending reductions - taxes can be included in the discussion.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It depends on whether we can ever agree to a comprehensive fiscal policy which balances the budget, places a solid spending cap in the constitution and then - along with prudent spending reductions - taxes can be included in the discussion.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
It worked in the military - apply a percentage reduction per agency and let them (they should be our experts) figure out how to best reduce costs and which programs are absolutely essential. Politicians making cuts is - well - political. Reductions should be made by those on the front lines.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
It worked in the military - apply a percentage reduction per agency and let them (they should be our experts) figure out how to best reduce costs and which programs are absolutely essential. Politicians making cuts is - well - political. Reductions should be made by those on the front lines.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
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
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
After the covid debacle I'm leaning towards none. Polio for example made sense. Covid doesn't. Why must we be painted into a corner on a yes or no - shouldn't we apply critical thinking skills to each situation?
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
After the covid debacle I'm leaning towards none. Polio for example made sense. Covid doesn't. Why must we be painted into a corner on a yes or no - shouldn't we apply critical thinking skills to each situation?
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Fight where and when we need to - but military force is a last resort not a first option. We have many other alphabet soup agencies much better suited to finding and eliminating threats especially if non-state actors.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Fight where and when we need to - but military force is a last resort not a first option. We have many other alphabet soup agencies much better suited to finding and eliminating threats especially if non-state actors.
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
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
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow the lawful process to immigrate.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow the lawful process to immigrate.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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 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.
Christian. Judeo Christian values are my guiding principles as our those identified in our founding documents (Constitution, bill of rights, amendments).
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian. Judeo Christian values are my guiding principles as our those identified in our founding documents (Constitution, bill of rights, amendments).
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I introduced SB39 (Election Integrity) in the Alaska senate - I am the only republican who introduced and was able to move significant legislation although it was stopped at the end of the session by moderate republicans. I've been working on election reform for 4 years in Alaska. There is much work to do there and it will remain a focus of mine until I'm successful or no longer serve in the legislature.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I introduced SB39 (Election Integrity) in the Alaska senate - I am the only republican who introduced and was able to move significant legislation although it was stopped at the end of the session by moderate republicans. I've been working on election reform for 4 years in Alaska. There is much work to do there and it will remain a focus of mine until I'm successful or no longer serve in the legislature.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Only if we keep making it one.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Only if we keep making it one.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
Provide protection for the nation and people (invasion, crime). Provide for collective issues difficult for individuals - building highways, airports, etc. IF needed. By and large I think government should be as small and unobtrusive as possible so people can be free to follow their own path.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Provide protection for the nation and people (invasion, crime). Provide for collective issues difficult for individuals - building highways, airports, etc. IF needed. By and large I think government should be as small and unobtrusive as possible so people can be free to follow their own path.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Go to AKLEG.gov and look at my votes, floor speeches, comments in various committees, etc.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Go to AKLEG.gov and look at my votes, floor speeches, comments in various committees, etc.
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?
Election reform. Judicial reform. Comprehensive fiscal plan including balancing the budget, protecting the PFD in the constitution, and creating a viable spending cap preventing government over spend in the future.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Election reform. Judicial reform. Comprehensive fiscal plan including balancing the budget, protecting the PFD in the constitution, and creating a viable spending cap preventing government over spend in the future.
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
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.
Disagree
Frankly we need both - it's all about priorities.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Frankly we need both - it's all about priorities.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. It's not about the guns - it's about the cultural change we're seeing. I grew up when guys would have rifles and shotguns in the back window of their pickup trucks at schools - we NEVER had shootings. I'm not going to limit a citizens right to bear arms to protect themselves and that which they hold dear because of criminal misuse of firearms.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. It's not about the guns - it's about the cultural change we're seeing. I grew up when guys would have rifles and shotguns in the back window of their pickup trucks at schools - we NEVER had shootings. I'm not going to limit a citizens right to bear arms to protect themselves and that which they hold dear because of criminal misuse of firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
