Deanna Self
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Deanna Self
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 64
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
St Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Louis, Associate's Degree, Applied Science, Court & Conference Reporting, 1983-1986
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Master's Degree, Theological Studies, 1996-2001
Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Master's Degree, Counseling, 2005-2007
WORK & MILITARY
Deanna Self, MA, LPC (Private Practice), Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice, June 2010- Present
Under the Supervision of Carol Yeager, MA, LPC: Deanna Self, MA, PLPC, Provisional Counselor under Supervisor: Carol Yeager, MA, LPC, Associated Counselors of West County, Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Salem Baptist Church, Florissant, MO, Church Pianist, 2007-2009
Carol Yeager, MA, LPC, Associated Counselors of West County, Counseling Intern, Sep 2006 - Jul 2007
New Life Baptist Church, Florissant, MO, Music Director, 1994-1999
Solomon Court Reporting, Clayton, MO, Freelance Court Reporter, 1987-1988
Sears, Hazelwood, MO, Data Entry Operator, 1980 -1983
AFFILIATIONS
Missouri Right to Life, Eastern Region, Recording Secretary, 1990-1991, Missouri Right to Life, North County Chapter
Chairman, North County Chapter, MRL, 1989-1991, Missouri Right to Life, St Charles County Chapter, Chairman, St. Charles County Chapter, MRL, 1/2019/-1/2021
St John Baptist Church, St. John, MO, Co-Bus Ministry Captain, Children's Bible Study Teacher, 1981-1983, Children's Church Teacher & Worship Leader ,1980-1983, Church of Mt. Olive, Mt. Olive, IL
Music Leader, Bible Study Teacher, Financial Secretary, 1988-1990, New Life Baptist Church, Florissant, MO, Music Director, 1994-1999, Bible Study Teacher, Children & Adults, 1990-1999
Ridge Road Baptist Church, Troy, MO, Music Director, 2003-2004; Choir Director, 1999-2004; Church Pianist, 1999-2004; Bible Study Teacher, 1999-2004; New Building Committee Member, 2003-2004, First Baptist Church St Charles, St. Charles, MO
(Midweek Service only) Worship Leader Volunteer, 2005-2007, Dardenne Baptist Church, O'Fallon, MO, Worship Leader, 2009-2015, Bible Study Director, 2009-2013; Building Renovation & Expansion Committee Member, 2013-2014
Dardenne Baptist Church, O'Fallon, MO, Song leader, Contributor, Member - Current
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Ran for Missouri State Representative, District 64, (Lost by 66 votes), 2022
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None. As abortion harms living, preborn, innocent, human babies, elective abortion should not be legal.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should not be used for abortion purposes, however, all drugs should meet essential safety standards.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Not only is abortion immoral, most people do not want their tax-dollars used for abortion. Therefore, no abortion providers should ever receive taxpayer funds.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Suicide and euthanasia are wrong and harmful. Therefore, I do not support 'aid in dying' laws.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
My position is less government is good. Free market is best. Wages should be a two-way agreement between employee & employer.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
ESG ratings should not be used as criteria to decide where to invest public monies.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No individuals or businesses should be required to violate their moral or religious beliefs, therefore, Religious Liberty exceptions are necessary.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
While anyone who paid in for Medicare should be eligible for Medicare, Government should get out of providing or requiring healthcare. The role of government should not be to provide healthcare. Less government is best. Free market works best.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccinations should be a personal decision, not be government mandated. I am not anti-vax. However, people should have liberty to decide.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Also, threats to our security can come from any country, which is why we need a strong military and national defense system. We also need to examine what is happening inside our borders and make course corrections. For example, the current, mass illegal immigration has put America at great risk of harm.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, our relationship with Israel is very important. In case of war, we need friendly nations we can trust to be on our side. We do not want to be alone, if we are attacked. Israel is America's ally.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Securing America's border is the number one issue that most Americans are concerned about. Most are okay with legal immigration because of the vetting process and the orderly and fair way of processing, but they are not okay with illegal immigration.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Choose not to answer
If states are going to fund education, I support School Choice as long as means LESS government. Federal Government should not be involved in choosing curriculum or requiring teacher certifications for homeschool or private schools. Control of public schools should be at the local level, & Parents should retain control of what to opt their kids in & out of. Parents who choose schools like homeschool or private, should be eligible for a tax deduction.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children must be protected from abuse, gender ideology, grooming and bodily mutilation.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
I agree as long as they are not abusing their child. No parent should have the right to allow or make their child have a surgery or take hormones for the purpose of changing their gender.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
No. Taxpayer funds should not be used for any gender transition purposes.
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
Marriage is the God-ordained & sacred union of one man and one woman.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. My faith is in Jesus Christ to be my Savior & Lord.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo ID is an important part of Election Integrity. We should do everything we can to ensure free and fair elections for and by American citizens.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College is important. Our votes decide who is in the electoral college. The electoral college represents our voice and our vote to decide who wins. This allows the people's voice to be heard and the States to be fairly represented.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Things that are a threat to our domestic security are: Lawfare, the lack of enforcing our laws, Terrorism, illegal immigration, and illegal drugs. Racism is discrimination or antagonism against a person on the basis of their race, which is wrong. Racism is wrong because we are all of different races. We did not choose our race. All races are equal and are uniquely and wonderfully made by God.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Racism is wrong. CRT is wrong.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
It is not fair for biological males, who typically have at least 30 percent more muscle mass, to play against biological females. It is not appropriate for biological males to be allowed participation in women's sports or occupy any biological women's spaces.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt our economy. They also undermine U.S. energy independence and deters development of sources. We must become energy independent. We must develop reliable sources of energy. Being dependent on other countries puts our national security at risk.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We must avoid dependence on other countries to meet our energy needs. All resources have been given to us to be used. All forms of energy should be explored and utilized safely based on free market. Penalizing or forcing is wrong.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to ensure our national defense, protect our homeland, and provide a strong military and defense systems. It is, also, to protect the rights to 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
I am very conservative and a true conservative. Conservative means holding to traditional values. Politically, it means favoring free enterprise, private ownership and socially traditional ideas.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Government is God-ordained to keep us safe and help keep peace. I support Law and Order, so police departments need to be adequately funded and supported. Without adequate funding, we will only have chaos and rampant crime.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am pro-2nd Amendment, which is needed for self-defense and to protect public safety. Americans should retain the right to keep and bear arms. Rights should not be infringed - limited or undermined. When a crime is committed, put the blame where it belongs - on the criminal. Do not punish law-abiding firearms owners.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
The children of America are our joy, future and hope of our country. Therefore, it should be our primary focus to keep children safe. As we have been able to make other public buildings secure, public schools should also be made secure utilizing many methods.
