Chris Chapman
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Chapman
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 69
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (6)
Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri
PROMO PAC
Sierra Club Missouri Chapter
Missouri AFL-CIO
Pro-Choice Missouri
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Greater St. Louis Labor Council AFL-CIO
GunSense Voter
Missouri Abortion Action
Missouri AFL-CIO
Missouri House Democrats
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This is a personal question that should be left between the family and doctors.
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.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
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?
I'd love to see it increased. It would help several families in my district that are in are close to poverty levels.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If they pose a threat to public safety, engage in criminal activity, or they violate zoning laws.
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.
I think Healthcare should be available to everyone who needs it. However I do like the private healthcare options where we can still provide the best healthcare possible. So answer B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be required during public health emergencies, if there are highly contagious outbreaks, if it's a school or childcare facility/nursing home, or if the individual works in healthcare.
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?
The United States should have close relationships with all democratic countries. We need to stick together and learn from each other to make our democracy better.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes, we need to secure our borders. The current system is not working so we need to change it where people can still join the US legally and pay taxes.
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 Disagree
The state should fund public education. If the parent wants to choose a private school or homeschool, that is their choice.
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.
Neutral
If there are complications healthcare should provide services.
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 Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was raised Catholic but follow Christian values
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
I don't like the way the electoral college works today but I do think it's useful. Every state should allow their electoral college votes by district. Each vote should represent their districts values. In Missouri all of our votes should not go to one candidate if different parts win for the other candidates.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it's a thorn in our side. It divides us when we need to work together towards making everyone's life better.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Disagree
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.
B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I'm a big fan of nuclear energy. There have been many advancements in safety and waste. It just needs to be regulated properly.
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 government is supposed to promote the welfare and well-being of it's citizens. It should promote social justice and protect it's citizens.
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?
Lean Liberal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need more social training for officers and we need to get social workers integrated closely in the departments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks and waiting periods.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
