Carolyn Caton

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Carolyn Caton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative, Dist. 33


Incumbent

No


Links

Carolyn Caton websites FacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Baker University, Kansas City, Bachelor of Business Administration, 1996

University of Evansville, Evansville, Master of Science in Public Service Administration, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

First Christian Church, Deacon, Elder, Board Member, Jackson County Republican Committee

Secretary, Event Coordinator, volunteer, High Noon Republican Women, Vice Chair

5th District of Federated Women, Vice President, Martin Luther King Community Event

Volunteer and choir member, Band of Angels, Volunteer

Crosslines, Volunteer, Micah Ministries

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Secretary, Jackson County Republican Committee, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jeff Coleman (R-MO) (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Never. Period

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

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.

Strongly Disagree


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?

The minimum wage prices workers on the margins out of the labor market and also does not address the inflation that robs worker's of their purchasing power. It forces business to raise prices which affects businesses and consumers.

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?

None. Period.

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

Strongly Disagree


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

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

None. Period.


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?

Absolutely. They are our top ally in the middle east and the only pro-Western in that region of the world. They are the birth of the Judeo- Christian beliefs that we know and practice today.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


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.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the living son of God. Faith is a glue that makes families stronger. My mottos is "God loves you and there's nothing you can do about it." God gave up his son so that we can enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The Bible was written by men as interpreted from God. My goal every day is to help someone, somehow. I cannot understand how anyone can get through life without knowing God and His greatness. I am an Elder in my church and follow the bible as instructed.


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?

No. While racism can lead to violence and harm, it is not classified as domestic terrorism, because that usually requires organized acts of violence with an intended purpose. Unfortunately, racism is often weaponized to cause chaos and divide.

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

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.

C

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

Nuclear energy followed by natural gas, oil and coal.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Absolutely not

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Absolutely not

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Federal government should be smaller and limited in regard to its authority and governing over the people and managing the economy, specifically when it comes to competition. State government should always supersede Federal.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

We have a second amendment right to keep and bear arms. There are already enough laws in place, we do not need any more.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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