Thomas Ross
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thomas Ross
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 161
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Vita Nova Village, Vice-President of Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
Ballotpedia Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never, as "elective abortions" are requests made with no medical issue, just at behest of the mother not wanting to have a child.
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
Science is an ever-growing field. As many safety standards should be followed as possible, and learning from prior outcomes is the best way to fine tune safety standards.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Medical professionals at hospitals can perform "abortion" or "termination of pregnancy" if medical reasons support such action NEEDING to be taken.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
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?
Minimum wage, and raising it, should not be the viewed solution to the economic problems plaguing this nation. It is an attributing factor to the devaluation of the American dollar, making a larger percentage of Americans struggle than before.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. Plain and simple, the government should have NO influence on the church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Right to refuse service, plain and simple.
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.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. For those who need it and meet qualifications.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There should be no requirement unless it is essential in the line of employment or consistent exposure in the establishment. There should, however, be a stronger push of science-based education on the benefits and risks of the vaccines.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
The United States relationship with Israel is very important, as they are an ally with shared views in a democratic-republic government, base of security in the region, and economic prosperity. Also, supporting a Jewish state, given the historical persecution of the Jewish people, is a must in protecting what is moral and right.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build a wall! Protect that border-wall, and in doing so protect the AMERICAN way of life.
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.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised in a Protestant Christian home, instilled with the values of the church. I am a proud Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism is a threat to domestic security, but only as long as the media and government perpetuate it. Growing up in Joplin, we are the melting pot of America, as it was meant to be. The values in schools as I grew up here racism wasn't a violent issue as it was in other parts of the world/nation. I believe things have only gotten worse as those in power keep saying it's an issue, making it an open wound and turning everyone against each other.
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
XY=male XX=female That is how you came into the world, it may not be what you want to be, but it is what you are.
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. Climate change, as science shows through actual research, is such a ploy to push an agenda. The carbon output by the human race is miniscule, and even if we cut off all emissions 100% today, it would have little to NO effect on the temperature flux on Earth.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe current technology shows that nuclear energy is the most reliable energy source that will supply the demand for electricity.
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?
To serve the peoples best interest, and protect the freedoms and right given to the people it serves.
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
I am not an extremist, which keeps me from identifying with VERY conservative, as it has been established of the extremists on both sides of the aisle. I am conservative and reflect those values in my life in every aspect.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police departments are there to serve and protect the public. I believe we may need to reform part of the services police provide, however, to remove funding would show that you don't care about the safety of the community.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
"Shall not be infringed"
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
After going through training and being licensed, teachers should be allowed to carry guns at school. However, only after meeting certain protective measures as to assure that the weapons will not be taken from the possession of the teacher to be used.
