
Laura Mitchell-Riley
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Laura Mitchell-Riley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lindenwood University, St.Charles, Masters in Professional Counseling, 2011
Saint Louis University, St.Louis, Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
EMIC, E-member, Gary Keesee Ministries
Partner, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Partner
Bill Winston Ministries, Partner, New Life Church at Covenant Ranch
Partner, Civic Engagement, Member
Local Republicans Women’s club, including membership to the Missouri Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
As a matter of Life or death only.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The federal government should not have any role in abortion .
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Abolish the IRS, the DOJ ,HHS. DOE , and the FBI, taxpayers are funding them and all of them are unconstitutional. There are others but we can start with these first.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It prevents the government from interfering with churches affairs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Not under any circumstances with this particular government.
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.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes it is, the Bible says " I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you."
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
First, it was the implementation of the covid-19 vaccine and their refusal to accept religious exemptions. Now they have implemented DEI which is unconstitutional and it should be abolished , as well as the funding of abortions and sex change operations .
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?
Only legal immigration should be allowed for person's who ask for asylum in fear for their life and are not criminals avoiding prosecution.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Any school that accepts government funding I would not support.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe we are in a spiritual battle now and the enemy is defeated. The church is the only entity that can defeat the ungodliness and the unconstitutional laws that are pervading our culture now. We have to take back our nation and line it up with the constitution and the Godly principles that our nation was founded upon.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels is the most reliable energy source. Our country needs to be energy independent again.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
According to the Constitution, the federal government exists to protect the rights of "WE THE PEOPLE, " the constitution states the purpose of every branch of the government. . I am in agreement with the constitution.
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
It may need to be reformed but not to include more seats. They already have difficulty coming into agreement with the 9 justices they have, they definitely don't need more.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Legal citizens who have permits, who are trained to use a firearm and are age appropriate.
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