Will Lovett Moore
Independent | Montana
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Will Lovett Moore
Party
Independent
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 87
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, BS Biology, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
Montana IBEW Local 768 Journeyman Wireman Licensed Electrician, Senior Field Technician, 26
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (1)
*Montana AFL-CIO
OTHER (1)
*Montana Federation of Public Employees - MFPE
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Montana Federation of Public Employees
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, and to save the Mother's life at a minimum.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
Should be examined on a case by case basis.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
I am open to talking about circumstances where individual's who are dying and in extreme pain have choices.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
No One should get off free (especially the wealthy) or be allowed to cheat period.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would have to study my choices first.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I think we need highly educated Americans to compete in today's global economy. We should look at ALL options.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
In general, if you serve the public then serve the public. Don't discriminate.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
To legitimately save lives. I am a Christian and believe government should tread lightly here.
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.
B.) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
To legitimately save lives. Nothing less.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Everything within reason.
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.
Choose not to answer
I believe that the US should support Israel while still allowing for Arab-Palestinian rights.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I think we need a comprehensive immigration law and order security overhaul and should spend money exactly where it is most needed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe that those who are persecuted and risk death in their homelands deserve out consideration to immigrate here. That's what many of our ancestors did.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I would want very specific details to answer this question. I absolutely believe that quality education for our children is crucial to our nation's future.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Truth, honesty and rule of law are critical to democracy.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I believe in Freedom!, as ling as you are not hurting someone else.
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
I tend to agree with this but feel that the LGBT community has rights too.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
History should be truthfully reported and shared so that we DO NOT make the same mistakes over and over again.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe in God and his Son. I love my home state of Montana and time spent outdoors here is spiritually uplifting.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
Only if their identity has been proven in some other way. We must have secure elections but NOT go overboard and prevent legitimate voters form voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Any that are proven to be wrong and dangerous as they stand. BUT, I firmly believe in the concept that "If it ain't broken, Don't fix it!"
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, if racists hurt or kill people, that is a huge security problem and is against the laws of our great nation.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
This needs to be dealt with on a case by case basis.
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.
This is not just an A or B question. We HAVE to protect our planet. Its the only one we have, but people also need work so we have to balance the two.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
We must keep our energy security whilst still protecting our clean water. Tread wisely.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect and help our people thrive.
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?
Choose not to answer
I am an Independent! I am both Conservative and Liberal to some extent. It very much depends on the issue and I plan to listen to my constituents in making many critical decisions and am assembling a diverse group of citizens from all sides to serve on my advisory board.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The Bitterroot Star Hamilton, MT.
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 I have NOT.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I have mentioned several previously such as I believe in Freedom (as long as no one is hurt), I support good paying jobs!, I believe in our kids (lets give them the tools to succeed, Public access to public lands!, protection of Montana's clean water and natural resources, the voice of Montana's people (I will listen) and I support the 2nd ammendment right to own guns.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
We ALL have to be responsible for our actions on the job to some extent, NOT JUST Cops.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Let's fund BOTH!
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
That is something we ALL need to decide. Although, I absolutely support our right to own guns. We need gun laws to keep guns out of criminal hands. We don't need to sell guns to kids as one clear example.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
Case by case issue.
