Scotty Bowman
No Party Affiliation | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scotty Bowman
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 50
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Mountain State University, Beckley, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, 2007
College of West Virginia, Beckley, Associate of Science Business Administration, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Delegates, 2025 - 2026
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The only time an abortion should be allowed is for health of mother, rape, or insest.
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
This funding could be best used towards assisting in the adoption process for those that are unable to have children.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do however believe in making someone who is dying as comfortable as possible with our without family consent.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I do not believe that government should have the ability or right to close a church for any reason.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
I do believe that United States' relationship with Israel is important as they are God's chosen people. With Israel being the only democracy in that region of the world, it is in the best interest of the United States to ensure their sovereignty.
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.
B. If we are to have government funded Healthcare, they should be held to a checks and balances system with the strong competition of private healthcare options. Healthcare should not be forced upon anyone and they should definitely not be penalized for not having health care.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I do not feel that there are any circumstances where any of these entities should be allowed to require vaccinations. They should be able to strongly recommend. That being said, there are multiple vaccinations that have been proven effective.
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?
Continually raising the minimum wage does nothing but drive costs up in other areas which does not equal increase. This only makes it harder on those who are making above the minimum wage rate as they will likely not see a cost of living increase.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
This is one way to assess the risk before investing public monies.
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
The education system is just like any other system that requires financial support to operate. Parents should have the ability to determine where their children should be able to go. I believe that competition in education would help increase the quality of education throughout the state.
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?
The restrictions and background checks that are in place currently are more than sufficient to protect public safety. If anything, some of these should be relaxed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to have law, order, and civility. There should be a common meeting point between both parties in the government and it should never be one-sided no matter the political majority.
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?
Conservative
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
I believe that it is the parent's role to be the first line of defense in the protection of their child in all aspects of their life. However, a parent should not have the right to make a decision for their child that can harm them physically, mentally, or spiritually.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This is a choice and not a necessity. However I am not apposed for funding for all issues involving the mental health of children.
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 am a Christian conservative that believes Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose on the third day and is sitting at the right hand of the Father. I fail him daily compared to what He has done for me. I try to help people when I have the ability and sometimes even when I do not without expecting anything in return.
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
I believe that the Electoral College allows for the smaller states to still have a voice in the electoral process as was the intent of our Founding Fathers in the Constitution. This is vital to the strength of our republic.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
This can be a threat if it is allowed to be politicized, whether it be by falsely claiming or not being addressed and corrected.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
I am not sure I understand what the true agenda is for the Critical Race Theory purpose. I want to believe that we have come far enough as a society that we should be living by the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in that we should not be judged by the color of our skin but by the content of our character.
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.
A & C:
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and Natural Gas.
