Karen I. Spalding
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Karen I. Spalding
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Washburn University, Topeka, KS, Bachelor of Music Ed., 1988
WORK & MILITARY
School Teacher 33 years
AFFILIATIONS
St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene, Music Leader for 16 years, Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Section Leader, 2 years; member, 9 years, Jamaican VBS, Board Secretary/Music and Devotion Leader, 35 years
Jackson County Republican Committee, Member, 8 years, City Union Mission, Kansas City, MO
Volunteer, PTA, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Jackson County Republic Committee Woman, Kansas City Mo Ward #15, 8 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother or child's life is in jeopardy. But then it is called a medical procedure I am told.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother or child's life is in jeopardy. But then it is called a medical procedure I am told.
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?
I would like to see credit given for donations given for non-profit organizations. Realistic cap set for raising property tax in Jackson County Missouri.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would like to see credit given for donations given for non-profit organizations. Realistic cap set for raising property tax in Jackson County Missouri.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Governmental hand-outs need to be reduced and monitored more ridgidly since the bailouts of the pandemic. No tax monies for Planned Parenthood.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Governmental hand-outs need to be reduced and monitored more ridgidly since the bailouts of the pandemic. No tax monies for Planned Parenthood.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be provided through high school. College grants could be awarded to students based upon GPA's and reference. letters.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be provided through high school. College grants could be awarded to students based upon GPA's and reference. letters.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The govenment should have no say concerning privated owned businesses except if they are breaking a law.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The govenment should have no say concerning privated owned businesses except if they are breaking a law.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There is no circumstance that would warrant a government to close a church UNLESS the church is breaking a law not a mandate.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There is no circumstance that would warrant a government to close a church UNLESS the church is breaking a law not a mandate.
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?
Under NO circumstance should people to forced by the government nto receiving vaccinations of a disearce or illness that will be recurring.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under NO circumstance should people to forced by the government nto receiving vaccinations of a disearce or illness that will be recurring.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Strong vetting will be the only way the United States can help eradicate terrorism in the US boundaries.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Strong vetting will be the only way the United States can help eradicate terrorism in the US boundaries.
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
At this moment in time I strongly believe that Israel should be an ally to the United States because they have been and are God's Chosen Ones.
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
At this moment in time I strongly believe that Israel should be an ally to the United States because they have been and are God's Chosen Ones.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
Build the wall. Vet. Treat illnesses. Hire more agents to monitor those trying to enter the US.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the survey deadline the candidate informed iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question "Strongly agree"
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
Build the wall. Vet. Treat illnesses. Hire more agents to monitor those trying to enter the US.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the survey deadline the candidate informed iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question "Strongly agree"
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We aleady have procedures and categories for immigration for entering into the US. Follow them!!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We aleady have procedures and categories for immigration for entering into the US. Follow them!!
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have choice of how to educate their children.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the survey deadline the candidate informed iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question "Strongly agree"
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have choice of how to educate their children.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the survey deadline the candidate informed iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question "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
Neutral
I don't think forcing the Biblical idealogy on people will help them behave in a Biblical way. The govenrment should stay out of this one and let the churches bring forth the truth on the matter.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I don't think forcing the Biblical idealogy on people will help them behave in a Biblical way. The govenrment should stay out of this one and let the churches bring forth the truth on the matter.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical Race Theory is promoting divisiveness which I totally oppose.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Critical Race Theory is promoting divisiveness which I totally oppose.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian who believes the Bible has been given to us as a guide in this life and a source of power over the evil one in this life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian who believes the Bible has been given to us as a guide in this life and a source of power over the evil one in this life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Missouri just passed a law requiring photo identification.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Missouri just passed a law requiring photo identification.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I propose we get rid of drop boxes, go back to paper ballots with representatives from each party present to count the votes. Also, hire people to have the voting lists cleaned and monitored.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I propose we get rid of drop boxes, go back to paper ballots with representatives from each party present to count the votes. Also, hire people to have the voting lists cleaned and monitored.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It should be presented that there is only 1 race, the human race. Racism promotes divisivness and causes negative emotional feelings.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It should be presented that there is only 1 race, the human race. Racism promotes divisivness and causes negative emotional feelings.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No comment is necessary on this.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No comment is necessary on this.
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.
For safety reason, we need environmental regulation because people are all about the getting the all mighty dollare no matter the safety issues involved. But what the Biden administration is proposing is not taking into consideration the cost and what these reguations will do to our economy.
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.
For safety reason, we need environmental regulation because people are all about the getting the all mighty dollare no matter the safety issues involved. But what the Biden administration is proposing is not taking into consideration the cost and what these reguations will do to our economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
Fracking is not healthy for the earth.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
Fracking is not healthy for the earth.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The main purpose of govenment is to "establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the liberty to ourselves and to our posterity."
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The main purpose of govenment is to "establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the liberty to ourselves and to our posterity."
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).
Did not answer
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
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 offering a choice to District #19 in the 2022 election for MO House Representative for the first time in 16 years. I totally support the Republican platforms both nationally and the State of Missouri. If you want to know what I stand for, look at platforms and you will find where I stand. Supporting the small businesses and the people of District #19 in Jackson County Missouri is my goal.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am offering a choice to District #19 in the 2022 election for MO House Representative for the first time in 16 years. I totally support the Republican platforms both nationally and the State of Missouri. If you want to know what I stand for, look at platforms and you will find where I stand. Supporting the small businesses and the people of District #19 in Jackson County Missouri is my goal.
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 personally have been mistreated by several different officers over several decades. The police can not be judgemental and think they are above law because they have much authority. I am not for defunding the police but I am for needing policing to be monitored for abuse.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I personally have been mistreated by several different officers over several decades. The police can not be judgemental and think they are above law because they have much authority. I am not for defunding the police but I am for needing policing to be monitored for abuse.
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?
We have restrictions in place. I am good with those.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have restrictions in place. I am good with those.
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
