Eric McElroy

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Eric McElroy


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

primary


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

Candidate did not provide

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy, AME1(AW) E-6, 20

AFFILIATIONS

none

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

none

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

none

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

No Federal or State funds should be used for abortions. Like wise with Title X Grants should not be used for abortions.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When it endangers the mother, Rape, and Incest.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Disagree

Lowering taxes, inflation, and the price of gas would be more helpful.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

Yes, the government should cut spending.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I would like a flat tax everyone pays 10%.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral

Individuals and businesses provide the opportunity and information to the individual or patient so they can make an informed decision.

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Separation between Church and State should be the relationship.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Each case is different between government, school, and employer. Depends what jobs would require vaccinations and what vaccinations you would be required to take.

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.

One-size fits all approach does not work. However, the government should not be in charge of healthcare.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

The United States should have a measured response depending on the circumstances. We should not be so eager to send money or troops around the world without careful consideration.

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

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Chinese Communist Party poses a serious threat to the whole world.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The United States has many tools at its disposal to combat terrorism here at home and abroad.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Definitely, Build the wall.

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Sanctuary cities only encourage illegal immigration.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

The United States already has laws on the books to allow immigration. Enforcement of the law and procedures would go a long way.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Every American citizen should be treated equal under the law.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Neutral

United States is not fundamentally racist.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in God, Country, and Family


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Photo identification is use for many different reasons why not for voting.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo identification and signature verification


EQUALITY

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?

No it is not. The only group keeping racism alive is the Left.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly 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.

The United States can and does take the environment in a count when drilling for fossil fuels. An all the above approach to energy is what we need including wind, solar, and nuclear a long with research and development.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Lean Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I am running a fiscally challenged campaign. Which means I do not ask for or except donates

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?

Energy independence is what we need and what we did have not to long ago.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

Yes, within reason.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree

I do not support de-funding the police. We should as a nation support community programs and address metal health.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Apply the laws we have now. Red flag laws circumvent rights of citizens and I do not support.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

People using the guns are the problem. A man used a van to kill people in a parade but nobody blamed the van.

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