Michael A. Ogle
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael A. Ogle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Baker University, Baldwin, MBA, 2012
Washburn University, Topeka, BBA, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
KS Army National Guard, Major, 1998-2019
AFFILIATIONS
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veteran Service Officer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor or Topeka KS, 2013
OTHER INFORMATION
Ballotpedia Candidate Connection questionnaire Michael Ogle - Ballotpedia.
Interview transcript from a July 1st, 2024 interview with Michael Ogle.
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
This is not a simple question, band create black markets, black markets create violence. On the other hand I am for the sanctity of life and believe it should be protected. The best way to prevent abortion is through education, understanding and compassion.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The State cannot interfere with the free practice of religion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Forced labor is slavery.
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We just ended a 20 year hard fought war in Afghanistan. The Biden Administration abandoned our national objectives and resources so China could get in a mine mineral resources. China is expanding globally and robbing other nations of their resources.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
We made a promise to Israel and we should keep that promise.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The military needs to be made of professional warriors, trained like professional warriors. The current climate does not promote that. Nobody cares what people do in the off time. When in uniform be a warrior.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
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.
Good public policy would make healthcare accessible and available to all. It’s the citizens choice to use or not use healthcare resources.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
We need to cut taxes and when we do spend we need those dollars to benefit Americans. It’s time Europe funded Europe’s defense.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Neutral
The Department of Education has used previous elected officials to mortgage the cost of education putting education cost out of equilibrium with market value. All the while telling students K-12 if you don’t get an education you will be flipping burgers. I don’t want to give another student loan it’s bad public policy. I also recognize educational institutions have used the hopes and dreams of youth to expand influence creating a cost of education that is more than market value.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Money should be spent on Americans, our tax dollars should work for all of us.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must secure the border and end human trafficking around the border. Process is as important as objectives on this issue.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrate to add value to America and the American way of life. Do not immigrate to soak up American resources and reduce opportunities for current Americans.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Public Schools are government institutions and it should be easy for citizens to vote with their feet to a better school when one school is not meeting the needs of their students.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
We used to teach Latin in high school, now we teach remedial English in college. DepED has reduced the effectiveness of education.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
I’m for public safety, how that is achieved best is probably up to individual communities.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am against all federal gun laws and regulations. I may be for laws that regulate militias or militia type of activity. In the current environment I think regulation of the militia is best handled at the state level.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Choose not to answer
The justice system and courts need a huge overhaul, I’m not sure how to approach this, but it needs to be done.
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
I’m so financially conservative that I become socially liberal on some issues. I don’t want public resources used to enforce anything but liberty, domestic tranquility and achievement of the more perfect union.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the blessings of liberty, domestic tranquility and to work to achieve the more perfect union. Our founders gave us independence, we must jealously guard our liberty and prosperity.
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.
Yes, however, it was during a time of delayed trial due to Covid.
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.
Neutral
Government shouldn’t be in marriage, I just got threw a horrible divorce, government is inadequate at handling the issue of marital relationships.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Neutral
This one is hard, I think kids should be circumcised if it’s the families religious tradition or they just want one. Gender sexualizing/grooming kids is very dangerous and leads to unintended consequences. I do not hate anyone facing these issues. A word of caution happiness does not come from getting what you want, happiness comes with accepting what is.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Any one of us could have strongly held beliefs, those beliefs should not be government subsidized and the merits of those beliefs must stand on their own.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christ is the model of love, we should act in his example. Beyond that the pursuit of Noble Virtue is important. Wisdom, courage, justice, temperance. Qualities to admire by all.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
I want Kansas votes to count.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
More needs to be done to show how our founding principles have been used to overcome racism and other prejudice. I’m for a Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, a copy of the Constitution and an American flag in every American classroom
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
Safety becomes a huge issue in crossing gender in sports.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Climate change has occurred throughout history and mankind has always solved the problem with migration. Our problem now is that we have large rooted areas affected by natural climate change.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I’m for American energy resources, drill here drill now.
