Gary Bonacker
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gary Bonacker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 111
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Northwest R-I School District, House Springs Mo, High school diploma, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Northwest School Board, Secretary
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, medical conditions
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, medical conditions
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I have alot to learn about this question.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I have alot to learn about this question.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Streamlining every department to be efficient as possible is a priority for me.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Streamlining every department to be efficient as possible is a priority for me.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I have a hard time seeing how the money is there for this. I can see how our junior college program could become free but where is the support going to come from?
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I have a hard time seeing how the money is there for this. I can see how our junior college program could become free but where is the support going to come from?
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Again I have a lot to learn. But generally I can see that a private company should have the right to limit their benefit package based on their religious beliefs. But if any Company is receiving government money then the standard should be across the board.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Again I have a lot to learn. But generally I can see that a private company should have the right to limit their benefit package based on their religious beliefs. But if any Company is receiving government money then the standard should be across the board.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Let's remember this Country was founded with religious freedom. Other then that the only activity that could involve the government would need to be something illegal that might close a church.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Let's remember this Country was founded with religious freedom. Other then that the only activity that could involve the government would need to be something illegal that might 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.
Let's keep the C option. Again who is funding health care?
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.
Let's keep the C option. Again who is funding health care?
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The matter of vaccinations are really more about trust then if it's needed or not. The current Vaccination hasn't been successful because of mistrust. It hasn't lived up to what was advertised to the public. But I'm sure it has lessened the effects of Covid to the point that I believe it is a worth getting. But I believe that it's a personal choice and at the same time any entity has the same right to require it if they so choose. Same as other questions here if an individual doesn't want to comply then they would need to go to a business that will allow no Vaccination requirements. Here is a place that gives me a chance to say that.... We need to realize how lucky we were to have been able to get to the point that we are with Covid. Millions worldwide died and unfortunately still are dying. This could have been so much worse. I truly believe that with the efforts of all of our healcare workers we are getting a what is the other side of Covid. It's mostly here to deal with permanently but we can now have a chance to save patients before they get to a point of no hope. Will the next one be so forgiving. Think what smallpox did to our Native Americans. I know those in the research field learned alot that will help with the next one.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The matter of vaccinations are really more about trust then if it's needed or not. The current Vaccination hasn't been successful because of mistrust. It hasn't lived up to what was advertised to the public. But I'm sure it has lessened the effects of Covid to the point that I believe it is a worth getting. But I believe that it's a personal choice and at the same time any entity has the same right to require it if they so choose. Same as other questions here if an individual doesn't want to comply then they would need to go to a business that will allow no Vaccination requirements. Here is a place that gives me a chance to say that.... We need to realize how lucky we were to have been able to get to the point that we are with Covid. Millions worldwide died and unfortunately still are dying. This could have been so much worse. I truly believe that with the efforts of all of our healcare workers we are getting a what is the other side of Covid. It's mostly here to deal with permanently but we can now have a chance to save patients before they get to a point of no hope. Will the next one be so forgiving. Think what smallpox did to our Native Americans. I know those in the research field learned alot that will help with the next one.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I've always said the laws and regulations we don't like aren't for the law abiding citizen. They are there to protect us from those who aren't law abiding. So we must endure the processes it takes to protect us.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I've always said the laws and regulations we don't like aren't for the law abiding citizen. They are there to protect us from those who aren't law abiding. So we must endure the processes it takes to protect us.
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.
Agree
This is not something I will dealing with in the Missouri State Legislature. But maybe we should realize that the division we have here today old get us at the same.place if we don't have more tolerance for those of us who isn't like our Community.
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.
Agree
This is not something I will dealing with in the Missouri State Legislature. But maybe we should realize that the division we have here today old get us at the same.place if we don't have more tolerance for those of us who isn't like our Community.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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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.
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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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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