

Webster T Roth
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Webster T Roth
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 79
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southwestern College, Winfield, BS, 1996
Southwestern College, Winfield, MBA, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, Musician, Servant, First Assembly of God
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Kansas State Rifle Association
NFIB Kansas
OTHER (3)
Kansas Agri Business Council PAC
Wichita Regional Chamber PAC
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors KCRAR
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Kansas Agri Business Council
Kansas Chamber of Commerce PAC
NRA
Kansas REALTORS® PAC
Wichita Regional Chamber PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical necessity
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical necessity
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.
Disagree
There are circumstances where aid in dying may be necessary
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
There are circumstances where aid in dying may be necessary
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be re-written with those 65 and over not paying taxes on SS or property taxes
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code needs to be re-written with those 65 and over not paying taxes on SS or property taxes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There are many areas of spending in state government that spending could be reduced and I will work to reduce spending
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There are many areas of spending in state government that spending could be reduced and I will work to reduce spending
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.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
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 with exceptions to a govt option that actually benefits individuals
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 with exceptions to a govt option that actually benefits individuals
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are always circumstances that require action, but generally it should be up to the individual as to how they want to protect themselves.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are always circumstances that require action, but generally it should be up to the individual as to how they want to protect themselves.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should take great caution at the threat of terrorism coming from more than just the Islamic terrorists.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should take great caution at the threat of terrorism coming from more than just the Islamic terrorists.
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 don't know enough details to agree or 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.
Neutral
I don't know enough details to agree or disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The US is open to legal immigration through established processes
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The US is open to legal immigration through established processes
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God through the sacrifice of His only Son, provided a way for eternal life through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God through the sacrifice of His only Son, provided a way for eternal life through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID requirement
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID requirement
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes as one political party uses racism to spread division and divide the country
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes as one political party uses racism to spread division and divide the country
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.
A but I support maintaining the 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 but I support maintaining the environment
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?
provide roadway infrastructure, provide protection internally and from external threats,
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
provide roadway infrastructure, provide protection internally and from external threats,
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
radio interviewon 98.7 Wichita KS, WInfield Courier newspaper
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
radio interviewon 98.7 Wichita KS, WInfield Courier newspaper
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 have 2 core values: 1. Clean in body, mind, and spirit 2. Human worth everyone has value and deserves dignity and respect
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I have 2 core values: 1. Clean in body, mind, and spirit 2. Human worth everyone has value and deserves dignity and respect
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those with criminal records that include violence to another human or business, those with a diagnosis of mental health issues, etc.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those with criminal records that include violence to another human or business, those with a diagnosis of mental health issues, etc.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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