Cecelie Williams
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cecelie Williams
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 111
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Grandview High School, Hillsboro, Diploma, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
St. Martins United Church of Christ, Dittmer, MO, Boy Scouts Of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Missouri Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Missouri Right to Life Political Action Committee
OTHER INFORMATION
Missouri Firearms Coalition Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Pro-Life. There are extenuating circumstances such as rape or incest that will effect my stance on this issue as long as the situation is handled appropriately and within a limited time period.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Pro-Life. There are extenuating circumstances such as rape or incest that will effect my stance on this issue as long as the situation is handled appropriately and within a limited time period.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Pro-Life. There are extenuating circumstances such as rape or incest that will effect my stance on this issue as long as the situation is handled appropriately and within a limited time period.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am Pro-Life. There are extenuating circumstances such as rape or incest that will effect my stance on this issue as long as the situation is handled appropriately and within a limited time period.
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
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.
Neutral
I chose "Neutral" because if a person is of sound mind and body and they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have chosen to end their life, I believe they have that choice.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I chose "Neutral" because if a person is of sound mind and body and they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have chosen to end their life, I believe they have that choice.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I chose "Neutral" because if a person is of sound mind and body and they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have chosen to end their life, I believe they have that choice.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I chose "Neutral" because if a person is of sound mind and body and they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have chosen to end their life, I believe they have that choice.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that the tax codes should be made simpler. By simplifying the tax burden this would eliminate any confusion, create more time and help reduce the frustration of the taxpayer, which would make the tax law's easier to comply with. With a simpler tax code the taxpayer would be more likely to use these provisions without becoming overwhelmed with all the do's and don'ts with the tax code.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that the tax codes should be made simpler. By simplifying the tax burden this would eliminate any confusion, create more time and help reduce the frustration of the taxpayer, which would make the tax law's easier to comply with. With a simpler tax code the taxpayer would be more likely to use these provisions without becoming overwhelmed with all the do's and don'ts with the tax code.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that the tax codes should be made simpler. By simplifying the tax burden this would eliminate any confusion, create more time and help reduce the frustration of the taxpayer, which would make the tax law's easier to comply with. With a simpler tax code the taxpayer would be more likely to use these provisions without becoming overwhelmed with all the do's and don'ts with the tax code.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that the tax codes should be made simpler. By simplifying the tax burden this would eliminate any confusion, create more time and help reduce the frustration of the taxpayer, which would make the tax law's easier to comply with. With a simpler tax code the taxpayer would be more likely to use these provisions without becoming overwhelmed with all the do's and don'ts with the tax code.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government run programs, Government overruns, Foreign aid subsidies
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government run programs, Government overruns, Foreign aid subsidies
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government run programs, Government overruns, Foreign aid subsidies
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government run programs, Government overruns, Foreign aid subsidies
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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
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?
When the "church" or "religion" is breaking the law that is established by the government. ie: forcing the marriage of children under the age of 18, forced marriages or the institution to enforce any of these situations.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
When the "church" or "religion" is breaking the law that is established by the government. ie: forcing the marriage of children under the age of 18, forced marriages or the institution to enforce any of these situations.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
When the "church" or "religion" is breaking the law that is established by the government. ie: forcing the marriage of children under the age of 18, forced marriages or the institution to enforce any of these situations.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
When the "church" or "religion" is breaking the law that is established by the government. ie: forcing the marriage of children under the age of 18, forced marriages or the institution to enforce any of these situations.
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.
A. One of our greatest downfalls is not having a healthcare program that is available to everyone and that can actually serve every single person without being punished for pre-existing conditions.
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.
A. One of our greatest downfalls is not having a healthcare program that is available to everyone and that can actually serve every single person without being punished for pre-existing conditions.
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.
A. One of our greatest downfalls is not having a healthcare program that is available to everyone and that can actually serve every single person without being punished for pre-existing conditions.
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.
A. One of our greatest downfalls is not having a healthcare program that is available to everyone and that can actually serve every single person without being punished for pre-existing conditions.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe that vaccinations that eradicate diseases are incredibly important. I believe that vaccinations to attend public school and to protect children are essential. However, I believe that vaccinations for viruses such as the Flu and Covid, should be up to the person receiving them. This is not a government decision.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe that vaccinations that eradicate diseases are incredibly important. I believe that vaccinations to attend public school and to protect children are essential. However, I believe that vaccinations for viruses such as the Flu and Covid, should be up to the person receiving them. This is not a government decision.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe that vaccinations that eradicate diseases are incredibly important. I believe that vaccinations to attend public school and to protect children are essential. However, I believe that vaccinations for viruses such as the Flu and Covid, should be up to the person receiving them. This is not a government decision.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe that vaccinations that eradicate diseases are incredibly important. I believe that vaccinations to attend public school and to protect children are essential. However, I believe that vaccinations for viruses such as the Flu and Covid, should be up to the person receiving them. This is not a government decision.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Create offensive Operations to counter Terrorism, making it impossible for the terrorist's to have anywhere they can grow their operations within a safe haven.
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.
Neutral
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Create offensive Operations to counter Terrorism, making it impossible for the terrorist's to have anywhere they can grow their operations within a safe haven.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Create offensive Operations to counter Terrorism, making it impossible for the terrorist's to have anywhere they can grow their operations within a safe haven.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Create offensive Operations to counter Terrorism, making it impossible for the terrorist's to have anywhere they can grow their operations within a safe haven.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
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?
Immigration reform is a must in today's economy. I believe that anyone who would like to obtain citizenship should be able to immigrate to the U.S. however, they must enter legally and contribute equally to the economy. They must be an asset and not a liability that will end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
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
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?
Immigration reform is a must in today's economy. I believe that anyone who would like to obtain citizenship should be able to immigrate to the U.S. however, they must enter legally and contribute equally to the economy. They must be an asset and not a liability that will end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration reform is a must in today's economy. I believe that anyone who would like to obtain citizenship should be able to immigrate to the U.S. however, they must enter legally and contribute equally to the economy. They must be an asset and not a liability that will end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration reform is a must in today's economy. I believe that anyone who would like to obtain citizenship should be able to immigrate to the U.S. however, they must enter legally and contribute equally to the economy. They must be an asset and not a liability that will end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school and education choice.. I believe that as a parent you have the choice of how you want your child/children educated and how your child/children receives that education. That can be done various of ways. Though private schools, home schooling, charter schools or even moving to a different public school if your child/children isn't receiving the education that you as a parent feels they deserve through your tax payer funded public school district.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school and education choice.. I believe that as a parent you have the choice of how you want your child/children educated and how your child/children receives that education. That can be done various of ways. Though private schools, home schooling, charter schools or even moving to a different public school if your child/children isn't receiving the education that you as a parent feels they deserve through your tax payer funded public school district.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school and education choice.. I believe that as a parent you have the choice of how you want your child/children educated and how your child/children receives that education. That can be done various of ways. Though private schools, home schooling, charter schools or even moving to a different public school if your child/children isn't receiving the education that you as a parent feels they deserve through your tax payer funded public school district.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I support school and education choice.. I believe that as a parent you have the choice of how you want your child/children educated and how your child/children receives that education. That can be done various of ways. Though private schools, home schooling, charter schools or even moving to a different public school if your child/children isn't receiving the education that you as a parent feels they deserve through your tax payer funded public school district.
VALUES
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 Agree
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
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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
Neutral
My religion allows the union of same sex marriage. I have a neutral stance on this situation.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
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
Neutral
My religion allows the union of same sex marriage. I have a neutral stance on this situation.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
My religion allows the union of same sex marriage. I have a neutral stance on this situation.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
My religion allows the union of same sex marriage. I have a neutral stance on this situation.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in a Christian household and I have in turn raised my children in a Christian based household. We thank god for our blessings and asked for guidance during our struggles. We pray often and believe that we will go to heaven when our bodies are no longer living. We believe that god has given us this life and what we do with it must be in his name. The life that I have been given has blessed me beyond measure.
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
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 was raised in a Christian household and I have in turn raised my children in a Christian based household. We thank god for our blessings and asked for guidance during our struggles. We pray often and believe that we will go to heaven when our bodies are no longer living. We believe that god has given us this life and what we do with it must be in his name. The life that I have been given has blessed me beyond measure.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in a Christian household and I have in turn raised my children in a Christian based household. We thank god for our blessings and asked for guidance during our struggles. We pray often and believe that we will go to heaven when our bodies are no longer living. We believe that god has given us this life and what we do with it must be in his name. The life that I have been given has blessed me beyond measure.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised in a Christian household and I have in turn raised my children in a Christian based household. We thank god for our blessings and asked for guidance during our struggles. We pray often and believe that we will go to heaven when our bodies are no longer living. We believe that god has given us this life and what we do with it must be in his name. The life that I have been given has blessed me beyond measure.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo Identification must be presented when voting in all states. I would propose any laws that would increase protection to avoid voter fraud.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo Identification must be presented when voting in all states. I would propose any laws that would increase protection to avoid voter fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo Identification must be presented when voting in all states. I would propose any laws that would increase protection to avoid voter fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo Identification must be presented when voting in all states. I would propose any laws that would increase protection to avoid voter fraud.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do not believe that racism is a threat to domestic security.. I believe that any form of "hate" or "domestic terrorism" is a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do not believe that racism is a threat to domestic security.. I believe that any form of "hate" or "domestic terrorism" is a threat to domestic security.
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?
No, I do not believe that racism is a threat to domestic security.. I believe that any form of "hate" or "domestic terrorism" is a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, I do not believe that racism is a threat to domestic security.. I believe that any form of "hate" or "domestic terrorism" is a threat to domestic security.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
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.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
B
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.
B
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.
B
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
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?
To create laws that protect the citizens, economy and government. To enforce these laws. To protect it's citizens from threats whether they are domestic, external or terroristic.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To create laws that protect the citizens, economy and government. To enforce these laws. To protect it's citizens from threats whether they are domestic, external or terroristic.
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?
To create laws that protect the citizens, economy and government. To enforce these laws. To protect it's citizens from threats whether they are domestic, external or terroristic.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To create laws that protect the citizens, economy and government. To enforce these laws. To protect it's citizens from threats whether they are domestic, external or terroristic.
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
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
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
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Did not answer
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Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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).
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
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
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
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?
I believe that we have plenty of restrictions on the process of becoming a gun owner. We need to enforce the restrictions that we have in place and hold those accountable who obtain guns illegally.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that we have plenty of restrictions on the process of becoming a gun owner. We need to enforce the restrictions that we have in place and hold those accountable who obtain guns illegally.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that we have plenty of restrictions on the process of becoming a gun owner. We need to enforce the restrictions that we have in place and hold those accountable who obtain guns illegally.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that we have plenty of restrictions on the process of becoming a gun owner. We need to enforce the restrictions that we have in place and hold those accountable who obtain guns illegally.
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
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
