
Scott Riedel
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott Riedel
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The Citadel, Charleston, BA History, 1985
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, Master’s in Divinity, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
Army, Lieutenant-Colonel, 31
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee Chairman
Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scoutmaster, Homeschool Co-Op
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Michael Flynn
*Missouri Republican Assembly
Missouri Right to Life
United for Principled Politics
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
MO Right to Life
Lieutenant-General Micheal Flynn
Dr Frank- Election Integrity
United for Principled Politics
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In a case where both the mother and child are going to die, but one can be saved, save the mother. If the mother stated previously or at present time to save the child, save the child.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In a case where both the mother and child are going to die, but one can be saved, save the mother. If the mother stated previously or at present time to save the child, save the child.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Remove all taxes and put in place a Fair Tax
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Remove all taxes and put in place a Fair Tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate several Federal Departments not needed and reduce the Federal work force. Cap spending for 5 years and have no supplemental spending plans. Remove funding to foreign governments and United Nations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate several Federal Departments not needed and reduce the Federal work force. Cap spending for 5 years and have no supplemental spending plans. Remove funding to foreign governments and United Nations.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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?
No circumstances
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstances
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?
NONE. Individual Choice.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE. Individual Choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Train military for war, provide great logistics, equipment, and top notch military exercises.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Train military for war, provide great logistics, equipment, and top notch military exercises.
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 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
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?
Those fleeing social, economic and religious persecution. Those who go through the proper steps to become an American citizen.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those fleeing social, economic and religious persecution. Those who go through the proper steps to become an American citizen.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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.
I am a Christian who believes that through a relationship with Jesus Christ I have been saved. I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God. I believe in the Father God, Father Son, Father Holy Spirit, the Trinity, three in one. I believe in one man and one woman in marriage. I believe in American history not based on hatred or discrimination. I believe in Freedom based on the Bill of Rights given to us in the Constitution of the United States since 1787. I believe men and women are made differently physically and should have separate sports from each other. I believe in Capitalism, may the best and most innovative business win. I don’t believe in welfare. I believe you make a living by hard work not by handouts. I am lover of freedom, independence, adventure, and life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes that through a relationship with Jesus Christ I have been saved. I believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God. I believe in the Father God, Father Son, Father Holy Spirit, the Trinity, three in one. I believe in one man and one woman in marriage. I believe in American history not based on hatred or discrimination. I believe in Freedom based on the Bill of Rights given to us in the Constitution of the United States since 1787. I believe men and women are made differently physically and should have separate sports from each other. I believe in Capitalism, may the best and most innovative business win. I don’t believe in welfare. I believe you make a living by hard work not by handouts. I am lover of freedom, independence, adventure, and life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Remove all machines. One day in person voting, govt photo ID, verifiable ballot security, hand-marked paper ballots, hand-counted under live video.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Remove all machines. One day in person voting, govt photo ID, verifiable ballot security, hand-marked paper ballots, hand-counted under live video.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. There are those in our country who hate America and are trying to destabilize this country by pushing through, by force, that racism is a problem when it really isn’t. They are attempting to divide our country for their personal gain and using racism as their guise.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. There are those in our country who hate America and are trying to destabilize this country by pushing through, by force, that racism is a problem when it really isn’t. They are attempting to divide our country for their personal gain and using racism as their guise.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
Limited. Defend our borders. Defend our country.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited. Defend our borders. Defend our country.
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Look in Facebook under Patriots for Riedel and you will see many videos, endorsements, and write ups on what I stand for and what others think about me
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Look in Facebook under Patriots for Riedel and you will see many videos, endorsements, and write ups on what I stand for and what others think about me
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?
I am going to have Town Hall meetings in each county, one every Friday, during session to inform constituents where their bills are, whats going on at the capital, answer their questions and ask them how I can help them. We the people will focus on writing bills to lower taxes: Repeal the Gas tax and eliminate Personal Property tax; Protect Children: End men from playing girl sports and being allowed in their locker rooms; End CRT and equivalent language from being taught in MIssouri schools to include public universities and colleges; Restore local control of school curriculum to the parent and take it away from the Federal govt; Protect life of the unborn from fertility. Last, Protect Freedom: Maintain the 2nd Amendment always; Maintain freedom of worship even during a national emergency; Remove mandates and establish medical freedom of Choice.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am going to have Town Hall meetings in each county, one every Friday, during session to inform constituents where their bills are, whats going on at the capital, answer their questions and ask them how I can help them. We the people will focus on writing bills to lower taxes: Repeal the Gas tax and eliminate Personal Property tax; Protect Children: End men from playing girl sports and being allowed in their locker rooms; End CRT and equivalent language from being taught in MIssouri schools to include public universities and colleges; Restore local control of school curriculum to the parent and take it away from the Federal govt; Protect life of the unborn from fertility. Last, Protect Freedom: Maintain the 2nd Amendment always; Maintain freedom of worship even during a national emergency; Remove mandates and establish medical freedom of Choice.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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