Webster T Roth

Republican | Kansas

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

Webster T Roth


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 79


Incumbent

No


Links

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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*

*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

*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*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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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