Mike L. Van Meter

Republican | Virginia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike L. Van Meter


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. House, Dist. 11


Incumbent

No


Links

Mike L. Van Meter websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

University of FLorida, Gainsville, Political Science, 1988

University of Oklahoma, Norman, University of Oklahoma, 1998

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, College Park, Master of Arts degree in Addiction Counseling, 2022

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, Lieutenant, 1989 - 1998

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Va State Senate 33rd District, 2023

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (6)

Virginia Police Benevolent Association

American Veterans Vote

Glenn Youngkin

Jason Miyares

Veterans for Trump

OTHER (5)

Chasing Freedom - Virginia

Sergio de la Pena

Fairfax County Republican Committee

Virginians for Children First

Council on American Exceptionalism

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Rob Wittman

Governor Glenn Youngkin

Lt. Governor Winsome Sears

American Veterans Vote

Veterans for Trump/VFAF

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Republican Women's Organizations (2023)

The Virginia Project (2023)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Extreme cases, life/health of mother, rape, and incest

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I will support the bi-partisan Hyde Amendment which bans the use of federal funds for abortions


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I will support all legislation which reduces taxes and regulations. The economy must be free as possible from government interference.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

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

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

No government interference with religious liberty.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Only vaccinations that have been properly tested and proven to work with no adverse impacts on health.

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


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

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?

Yes. Per question #1, they are a parliamentary democracy and face threats from all over the region. They are a critical ally that supports our security in the Middle East in the form of a military, intelligence, and security alliance.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Low pay and benefits, DEI and the current administration's destructive focus on clearing their ranks of anyone who does not acknowledge the woke agenda.


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?

Individuals who are cleared, have valuable skills, will integrate and those with VALID asylum claims.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Presbyterian, follower of Christ. My time as a police officer, witnessing evil, formulated my spiritual beliefs.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

At this time, fossil fuels are the most reliable. Other options such as nuclear, wind, solar, etc. could one day become viable, safe and inexpensive.


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Safety of its citizens.

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

We already have laws in place designed to prevent felons and people with diagnosed mental illness from purchasing weapons. Creating more laws is not the answer.

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