Dakota Worrell
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dakota Worrell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Missouri Right to Life
*Make Liberty Win
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Missouri Right To Life
State Representative Jeff Coleman
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should not be legal.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should not be legal.
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?
A simple flat tax should be considered, alongside a sales tax. Most taxes should be eliminated, including personal property taxes.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
A simple flat tax should be considered, alongside a sales tax. Most taxes should be eliminated, including personal property taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our state does an excellent job of balancing the budget and cutting wasteful spending. This year there is a surplus in the budget which most agree should be given back to the people in some fashion.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Our state does an excellent job of balancing the budget and cutting wasteful spending. This year there is a surplus in the budget which most agree should be given back to the people in some fashion.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
The government does not have the authority to close churches and doing so is a violation of the First Amendment.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government does not have the authority to close churches and doing so is a violation of the First Amendment.
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 taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. The people seem increasingly open to reform of the Medicaid and Medicare system and I believe a real free market in healthcare would open up cheaper and higher quality healthcare for everyone.
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 taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. The people seem increasingly open to reform of the Medicaid and Medicare system and I believe a real free market in healthcare would open up cheaper and higher quality healthcare for everyone.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations, like all healthcare, are a matter of personal decision between an individual and their doctor. The government has no authority to force vaccines on anyone.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations, like all healthcare, are a matter of personal decision between an individual and their doctor. The government has no authority to force vaccines on anyone.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Direct law enforcement to investigate terrorist cells wherever they are in the country, especially those coming over the Southern border. Direct special forces to target terrorist leaders and their financial networks around the world.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Direct law enforcement to investigate terrorist cells wherever they are in the country, especially those coming over the Southern border. Direct special forces to target terrorist leaders and their financial networks around the world.
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
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
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?
Immigrants with skills and education who plan to establish residency and build businesses here should be allowed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants with skills and education who plan to establish residency and build businesses here should be allowed.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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 Bible believing Christian. The Nicene Creed is the best short summary of Christian beliefs.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Bible believing Christian. The Nicene Creed is the best short summary of Christian beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Strict photo voter ID, paper ballots, limiting the use of machines (especially ones connected to the internet), limiting absentee voting to a limited time period, ban mail in ballots.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Strict photo voter ID, paper ballots, limiting the use of machines (especially ones connected to the internet), limiting absentee voting to a limited time period, ban mail in ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Most people are not racist and want good things for everyone in this country regardless of race. According to the government's own statistics, the biggest cause of violence in this country has nothing to do with White Supremacy. Black and White communities in this country have been devastated by drugs and lack of opportunity. That is the biggest threat to this country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Most people are not racist and want good things for everyone in this country regardless of race. According to the government's own statistics, the biggest cause of violence in this country has nothing to do with White Supremacy. Black and White communities in this country have been devastated by drugs and lack of opportunity. That is the biggest threat to this country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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) Environmental regulations have nothing to do with protecting the environment and everything to do with protecting large corporate interests from free market competition. That applies to all regulations regardless of the industry or issue.
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) Environmental regulations have nothing to do with protecting the environment and everything to do with protecting large corporate interests from free market competition. That applies to all regulations regardless of the industry or issue.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect citizens' individual rights, including life, liberty, and property, from domestic criminals and foreign enemies.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect citizens' individual rights, including life, liberty, and property, from domestic criminals and foreign enemies.
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
We should be following the Constitution and protecting life, liberty, and property. I am a Christian who believes marriage, strong families, and property are the bedrock of civilization. The separation of Church and State was meant to protect the Church from government abuse, not prevent people from practicing their faith in the public square. On foreign policy, we need to be America First; we do not need to be sending our young men and women to die for the sake of globalism.
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
We should be following the Constitution and protecting life, liberty, and property. I am a Christian who believes marriage, strong families, and property are the bedrock of civilization. The separation of Church and State was meant to protect the Church from government abuse, not prevent people from practicing their faith in the public square. On foreign policy, we need to be America First; we do not need to be sending our young men and women to die for the sake of globalism.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
See the article in the Missouri Times announcing my candidacy: https://themissouritimes.com/entrepreneur-dakota-worrell-announces-candidacy-for-state-representative-of-independence/
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
See the article in the Missouri Times announcing my candidacy: https://themissouritimes.com/entrepreneur-dakota-worrell-announces-candidacy-for-state-representative-of-independence/
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 will fight for issues the people in my district care about, including property tax reform, law and order, homelessness, and out of control energy costs. I believe strongly in education reform and workforce development as well.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will fight for issues the people in my district care about, including property tax reform, law and order, homelessness, and out of control energy costs. I believe strongly in education reform and workforce development as well.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
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?
The Second Amendment is clear that the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Well trained responsible gun owners should not be punished for the FBI's failures.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment is clear that the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Well trained responsible gun owners should not be punished for the FBI's failures.
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
