
Joe Nicola
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Nicola
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy Seabess, E5, 6
AFFILIATIONS
New Covenant Ministries, Pastor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Bev Ehlen
Missouri Right to Life
United for Principled Politics
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Bev Ehlen, Director of Concerned Women for America (title sued for identification purposes only)
United for Principled Politics
Missouri Right to Life
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?
Only in the extremely rare cases the life of the mother is in jeopardy and with the consent of the father/family if the mother is unable to make the decision.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would favor a fair tax and abolishing the IRS
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Numerous
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The federal government should never have been involved in public education. It needs to return to local control and funding.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Never. This is on violation of the First Amendment.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. They do not have Constitutional authority to ever close a church unless there is criminal activity going on.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. No one should be required to take a shot against their will for any reason.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close our borders to start. Any elected official that does not swear the oath and allegiance to the United States should not be allowed to hold office. Any elected official with any ties to an Islamic Terrorist group should be removed from office. Our government on all levels needs to be cleaned out first.
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 am not in favor of Israel giving away any of their land given to them by God Himself.
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?
Follow the law we have now.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I am not in favor of the citizens paying taxes then receiving a voucher back, of their own money, from the federal or state government to pay for their child's education. This is a step in the right direction but ultimately we need to cut ties with the federal government in education. Any time one receives there own taxes back in the form of a voucher or tax credit there will be strings attached.
VALUES
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
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
CRT has no place in education or any other sector of our society
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a Biblical worldview and my values, morals, and ethics all come from the Christian Bible. There is one God who is alive and has created everything that has been created.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID, no electronic machines whatsoever, paper ballots, local counting of all ballots at each precinct polling location. Semi or annual audit of voter rolls.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, because we have some who are radical and working hard to cause chaos, dividing the country into two classes, oppressed and oppressor.
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
We have been and can be energy independent once again
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people by protecting their God given unalienable rights. Among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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
Constitutional Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 integrity is a very high priority. Without it we do not have freedom.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a strong second Amendment supporter and do not think restrictions on gun ownership are necessary as guns do not kill, people do. Therfore, those who are mentally ill should not be able to purchase a gun. All other gun laws are more than enough to protect the population. Every gun law passed restricts the freedom of the second amendment.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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