Tara Hallmark
Democrat | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tara Hallmark
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 124
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Central Texas College, Killeen
Missouri S &T, Rolla
WORK & MILITARY
USNavy, FA, 1989
AFFILIATIONS
St Theresa Catholic Church, Volunteer/attendee, Union Township
Committee-Woman, Pulaski NAACP, Member
Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Board members, Dixon Community Alliance
Member, Gunter Mountain Alabama Daughter of American Revolution, Member
Huntsville Alabama Daughters War of 1812, Member, Pulaski County Democratic Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (4)
VOTEPROCHOICE
Pro Choice Minnesota
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action
National Organization for Women (Missouri NOW)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Missouri Democratic Party
Jefferson City Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
Missouri NOW
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Every time with the agreement of the female and medically license doctor
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
Females are aware of their body. Make it more private less government tracking due to gender
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
All women medical should be available and affordable with out government hindrance.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
For violating separation of church and state and not paying taxes.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
America is freedom of religion and if you hire Americans and exist on American soil, respect this democratic norm.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Missouri leadership for the last 15 years cleared the way for China to own Missouri land. The same Missouri republican leadership is now passing reconstructed Missouri corporate laws to help China maintain its presence in Missouri.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes history and long term alliances have been established before the nation was ran by Bebe. He can not be allowed to divide our alliance because he is in power currently.
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.
America is the best country, we should be the example of excellent universal health care instead of charging folks to die from terrible sub par Missouri medical services.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
All must be vaccinated to protect each other unless medically advised otherwise.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
For Americans on American soil, China does not get to enjoy same corporate status.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Pay working folks more for labor, no wage theft.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
I am from Texas, Mom worked and retired from INS. The racist illegal movement of women and children being bussed by Texas equates to trafficking. The border laws changed to reflect and feed racism and other unchristian concepts to poor. The southern border is fine, the illegal China corporations in America and low taxes they are required to pay in Missouri. The real crisis is the closing the states allowances and have security for the corporate border that is being crossed with help from Missour
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
Public funds in public school. Rural folks pay a lot of taxes in Missouri. Republican Missourian legislation took rural tax money with purposeful confusing bill and voting language away from rural taxpayers.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
I support my response, planning, mitigation and preparation for all law enforcement and emergency response
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Home owners should have insurance on all guns.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Teachers teach. Law enforcement protect public.
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?
To represent the people and love thy neighbor with good stewardship so Americans can enjoy America today and tomorrow.
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?
Moderate
I’m a common woman that works hard and pays taxes. I try to do good and represent my salt. I am an Average American.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Individual freedom and privacy is an American right, no religion or society should interfere with an individual’s private body and never question rights of parents in America.
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
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
America was founded on freedom from religion. Your concept of God is yours not to impose upon another especially if you are in a position of power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Raised Catholics, attend Mass and other services in my rural community. Volunteer and help and participate by my free will. Will never impose but support America and her concepts.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Voter registration cards worked fine until racism and election interference by Republican Party began racist rants. In Missouri r legislators purposely stick racist attitudes by placing tone and written language in law that illegal folks can’t vote, when this axiom exists already but is written to villainize a crime not committed or already addressed. Missouri r dies this dispute courts prohibiting this practice .
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?
Yes the constant mantra to divide the nation from r leadership is a turn off America.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a college level concept exploited at lower levels of conduct and hate.
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.
Neutral
None of my business to know what gender or genitalia you possess.
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Clean energy for jobs and global leadership Process traditional fuels sources cleaner.
