Mike Swaringim
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Swaringim
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 64
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, AAS, 1988
University Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, B.G.S., 1991
WORK & MILITARY
Missouri Army National Guard, E2, 1986-87
AFFILIATIONS
LINC-St.Charles, Board Member, Compassion International
Contributor, 2Rivers Church, Volunteer, member
Breakdown STL, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Dardenne Lake Estates, HOA - President, 1993-1996
Fort Zumwalt Board of Education, Member, Vice President, President, 1999-2005, 2006-2012, 2013-2022
O'Fallon, MO Planning and Zoning Commission, 2019-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
O'Fallon, MO City Council, Ward 5 Councilman, 2019
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Missouri State Council of Firefighters-MSCFF
St. Charles Realtors
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
St. Charles Realtors
Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 15
St. Paul Mayor, Vernon Bauer
Wentzville Mayor, Nick Guccione
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Dave Hinman (2022)
MO Majority PAC (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is my belief that the God of the Universe is the creator and taker of life. I don't believe the taking of life should be in the hands of man. Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It is my belief that the God of the Universe is the creator and taker of life. I don't believe the taking of life should be in the hands of man. Under no circumstances should abortion be allowed.
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 am willing to have this discussion with other finance, tax and economy professionals.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I am willing to have this discussion with other finance, tax and economy professionals.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any cut to the budget after an item is funded is tough to cut, however, I'm in favor of cutting the fat and pork out of any government budget. If the line item does not meet the litmus test of "What is the purpose of government", then a strong look at those items should be made.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any cut to the budget after an item is funded is tough to cut, however, I'm in favor of cutting the fat and pork out of any government budget. If the line item does not meet the litmus test of "What is the purpose of government", then a strong look at those items should be made.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Not every child is necessarily created to go to college. There are those who would benefit most from going into the workforce, armed services, or a trade school. Guaranteeing college is paid, creates a natural imbalance in the equity of funding for the students not attending college.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Not every child is necessarily created to go to college. There are those who would benefit most from going into the workforce, armed services, or a trade school. Guaranteeing college is paid, creates a natural imbalance in the equity of funding for the students not attending college.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
As a small business owner, the person(s) offering the product or service should have the right to refuse service to anyone they choose, based on moral and/or religious beliefs.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It is my opinion that the founding fathers were adamant about keeping the Federal government out of the business of church. Therefore, the government should never be allowed to close a church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
As a small business owner, the person(s) offering the product or service should have the right to refuse service to anyone they choose, based on moral and/or religious beliefs.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
It is my opinion that the founding fathers were adamant about keeping the Federal government out of the business of church. Therefore, the government should never be allowed to close a church.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No circumstance ever. Government should stay clear of the personal choice of an individual to allow, or not allow, a vaccination in their body.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No circumstance ever. Government should stay clear of the personal choice of an individual to allow, or not allow, a vaccination in their body.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1) Keep Title 42 in place. 2) Tighten our borders and 3) Keep better intelligence on those who are coming and going from our Country, that have ties to terrorist organizations.
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
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1) Keep Title 42 in place. 2) Tighten our borders and 3) Keep better intelligence on those who are coming and going from our Country, that have ties to terrorist organizations.
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 political asylum or refugees, who have been displaced from their home country should be allowed to enter the USA. However, I firmly believe that as long as you live, work and prosper in the United States, you should be a legal citizen. As a citizen, you are responsible for acting within the laws of the land, paying your share of taxes and being a productive member of society. If not, then the immigrant should be held accountable just the same as the citizens of this great Country!
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 political asylum or refugees, who have been displaced from their home country should be allowed to enter the USA. However, I firmly believe that as long as you live, work and prosper in the United States, you should be a legal citizen. As a citizen, you are responsible for acting within the laws of the land, paying your share of taxes and being a productive member of society. If not, then the immigrant should be held accountable just the same as the citizens of this great Country!
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice. I am a supporter of public schools as an option to educate those who cannot afford private, or simply choose to utilize the State system. I also strongly support home school, private, etc. I am opposed to CRT, SEL and other ideologies that support one way thinking as opposed to critical thinking. Math, writing, spelling, history, science should be taught in school. Gender determination, religious affiliation, etc, should be handled at home with the parents.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice. I am a supporter of public schools as an option to educate those who cannot afford private, or simply choose to utilize the State system. I also strongly support home school, private, etc. I am opposed to CRT, SEL and other ideologies that support one way thinking as opposed to critical thinking. Math, writing, spelling, history, science should be taught in school. Gender determination, religious affiliation, etc, should be handled at home with the parents.
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
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 support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a "born-again" believer in Jesus Christ and His teachings, I hold to the Judeo-Christian values. I lean into my faith, the bible and prayer when faced with difficult decisions in life. I believe the rights we are afforded as Americans are God-given and if we continue to turn from Him, we are sure to lose them. I try to live my life as a light. My efforts are to do the right thing and treat everyone I encounter with respect. My nature is to lead as a servant, and put others needs above my own.
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.
As a "born-again" believer in Jesus Christ and His teachings, I hold to the Judeo-Christian values. I lean into my faith, the bible and prayer when faced with difficult decisions in life. I believe the rights we are afforded as Americans are God-given and if we continue to turn from Him, we are sure to lose them. I try to live my life as a light. My efforts are to do the right thing and treat everyone I encounter with respect. My nature is to lead as a servant, and put others needs above my own.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Shorter times for mail in ballots. All ballots should be collected and counted on election day. All registered voters should possess legal and appropriate ID.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Shorter times for mail in ballots. All ballots should be collected and counted on election day. All registered voters should possess legal and appropriate ID.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do believe their is still racism in the US. Unfortunately, it goes in multiple directions. It is not just white v black. Racism is a threat to our domestic security. As defined, racism is having general beliefs about other people based only on their race; showing this through violent or unfair treatment of people of other races. By creating this divisive culture, there is an automatic tendency to take sides. Once the line in the sand is drawn, it only takes one to throw the first stone, before the chaos begins.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do believe their is still racism in the US. Unfortunately, it goes in multiple directions. It is not just white v black. Racism is a threat to our domestic security. As defined, racism is having general beliefs about other people based only on their race; showing this through violent or unfair treatment of people of other races. By creating this divisive culture, there is an automatic tendency to take sides. Once the line in the sand is drawn, it only takes one to throw the first stone, before the chaos begins.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the 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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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?
The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ‘‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’’
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ‘‘We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’’
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).
https://www.swaringimformissouri.com/campaign/events
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.swaringimformissouri.com/campaign/events
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 Pro-Life, Faith, First Responders, Small business, and Constitution.. although I hold the entire document sacred, I am specifically eager to protect the Second, Ninth and Tenth Amendments.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am Pro-Life, Faith, First Responders, Small business, and Constitution.. although I hold the entire document sacred, I am specifically eager to protect the Second, Ninth and Tenth Amendments.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
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 Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks should be consistent.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks should be consistent.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims rights should be directed to suing the perpetrator of the violence. Not the gun manufacturer. We don't sue the Auto manufacturer when someone drives intoxicated and has an accident.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims rights should be directed to suing the perpetrator of the violence. Not the gun manufacturer. We don't sue the Auto manufacturer when someone drives intoxicated and has an accident.
