Bing Schimmelpfenning
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bing Schimmelpfenning
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, Bachelors, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary Club of Missouri District 6080, Assistant Governor, Cass County Coalition of Chambers
President, Harvesters Community Food Bank, Bank of America Chairperson
United Way Worldwide, Bank of American Chairperson, Susan G Komen
Bank of American Chairperson, Habitat for Humanity, Bank of American Chairperson
March for Babies, Bank of American Chairperson, Enhance Enterprise Zone Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Harrisonville Cass R-IX School Board Director, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
One Voice For Agriculture
Missouri Right to Life
Mayor of the City of Raymore-Kris Turnbow
Mayor of the City of Peculiar-Doug Stark
OTHER INFORMATION
Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in the case of rape/incest and life of the mother in jeopardy
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should go to a flat sales tax nationally of 14%, all other taxes should be eliminated
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Entitlement and welfare programs
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances can government ever be allowed to close churches
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?
Under NO circumstances should government, school, or employer to allowed to require vaccinations
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Help other governments with United States intelligence to seek it out and eradicate it, working jointly and on our own if necessary
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who seek to do it legally and follow the laws the US has set forth to do so
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, with the exception that charter schools must NOT be owned by corporations, MUST have accountability for the tax dollars they receive and be governed by a publicly elected school board.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian that believes there is ONE God and that God is one of Love, Light and Life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
There should be no voter drop boxes allowed, you should not be allowed to deliver someone else's ballot to any polling place, voter rolls should be audited every 2 years to remove voters that have moved or might be deceased from the voter lists.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I don't believe racism is a threat to our domestic security, what is a threat is the media or politicians trying to make it an issue
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.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To preserve our God-Given rights, to provide for the national defense and to protect our Constitutional form of government
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).
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?
I am a Pro-Trump, Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Conservative Christian
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I will NEVER vote to "de-fund" the police
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Period
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
