Grant Heithold
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Grant Heithold
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ROLLA, ROLLA, B.S. PETROLEUM ENGINEERISNG, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
LICKING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ELDER/TEACHER, TEXAS CO. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHAPLAINS GROUP (MISSOURI)
VICE PRESIDENT, TEXAS CO. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ETHICS COMMITTEE, MEMBER
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEEMAN SHERRILL TOWNSHIP, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
Choose not to answer
I believe life begins at conception. Therefore, I disagree with the use of chemical abortion drugs.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
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?
Thou I believe this may fall under state jurisdiction not federal, as a Christian, I believe we are talking about an innocent baby in the womb. We should never be allowed to take innocent life without dire medical conditions from the pregnancy. Therefore, whatever steps through the law needed to stop this procedure I would seriously consider. I realize there is rape, incest etc., therefore, I would also consider help to support these mothers and make available adoption options if the mother doesn't want the baby. Elective abortions lead to more promiscuity and thus snowballs to more death for babies.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
The federal government needs to stop spending money that we do not have! This is leading to record inflation. We can see it at the grocery store. Our dollar is worth less and less. Therefore, our income buys less with the same dollar.
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?
Per the1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; Therefore, the government cannot establish a federal religion and cannot stop the free exercise of religion. From what I understand "separation of church and state" was coined from a Thomas Jefferson letter comforting a Baptist church worried about the government stopping them from worshiping freely. Government cannot tell us how, when and where to worship.
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?
Since the plandemic I have little confidence in big pharma, FDA, NIH and others who I thought were straight shooters. These agencies need to be fully investigated. Until the public is truly informed to make their own decisions, yes on older vaccines
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) For now, we need a safety net.
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.
(C) When we have no transparency of our taxpayer money going into one of the most corrupt countries in the world. We should learn something from this!
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 , they are our ally.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
All the woke policies incorporated into the system. DEI, CRT etc. are turning away good people.
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?
Those qualified under previous immigration laws that are now being circumvented. First close the border, pause and regroup then start proper immigration through existing laws. It will be hard to do but deportation needs happen as soon as possible. No one knows the full extent of non-vetted illegal aliens causing damage to our nation. We are in a very dangerous situation.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Find a way for parents to make the decision without government strings attached.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly 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 follower of Jesus Christ as my Savior and friend. I give you a new command, love one another as I have loved you. This doesn't mean that correction cannot take place.
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 Agree
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
I believe it's a made-up propaganda to make a few people rich. Just ask Al Gore the money he made off this pipe dream while producing carbon to the max from his private jet and his big homes. Give me a so-called expert telling you climate change is a problem and I'll give you another that tells you the opposite. The bible teaches in Genesis 8:22 (NIV) "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." Thank you, God!
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power. Whatever is government subsidized proves to me it doesn't work. Let the private sector spend their money to figure things out before our taxpayer's money goes to failed windmills etc.
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?
As I understand the U.S. Constitution, the states created the Federal government to protect the states from foreign adversaries. This is about it. The states should be telling the federal government what to do not the other way around. State laws should promote life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE, I believe there has not been proper investigation in these mass shooters lives. What drugs are they on, why are they on the drugs. Investigate the health officials involved in the shooter's lives. Why were warnings ignored by health or law officials etc. It's not the gun, knife or car but the person behind it. I believe or society is suffering spiritually. We need to turn back to God through our savior Jesus Christ to find the truth that would set us all free.
