Colin Lovett's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Colin Lovett has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2024 Political Courage Test.
Missouri State Legislative Election 2024 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support legalizing abortion when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds (e.g. Medicaid) for organizations that perform abortions? | ||
| I support pro-choice legislation and believe that decisions about reproductive health, including abortion, should be made by individuals in consultation with their doctors, without government interference. People have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, and I believe everyone should have access to the care they need. Additionally, I oppose efforts to prohibit the use of public funds, such as Medicaid, for organizations that provide abortion services. Everyone, regardless of income, should have access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare. My focus is on ensuring that individuals have the freedom to make the best decisions for their bodies and lives and that barriers to necessary care are removed. | |||
| No | a) In order to balance the budget, do you support limiting state government spending on social programs (e.g. SNAP, TANF)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to promote economic growth? | ||
| c) Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs in your state? | |||
| a) Do you support capital punishment for violent crimes? | |||
| Yes | b) Should an individual under 18 accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| No | d) Do you support the use of private prisons? | ||
| No | e) Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector (e.g. for business or the environment)? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage in Missouri? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support government spending on affordable housing projects in Missouri? | ||
| e) Do you support the legalization of gambling on sporting events in Missouri? | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards (e.g. Common Core) in Missouri? | ||
| No | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing teacher salaries AND/OR benefits in Missouri? | ||
| Yes | d) Should immigrants in the United States who graduate from Missouri high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities, regardless of immigration status? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? | ||
| b) Do you support state governments allowing permits for drilling on public lands? | |||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives? | ||
| Yes | a)Do you support limiting campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the use of an independent or bipartisan commission for redistricting? | ||
| No | c) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support automatic voter registration? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the implementation of ranked choice voting in Missouri? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, closing the boyfriend loophole)? | ||
| Yes | b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the right to concealed carry in Missouri? | ||
| As a responsible gun owner, I believe Missouri needs common sense measures to make access to guns safer while maintaining our Second Amendment rights. | |||
| Yes | a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | ||
| No | b) Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program such as Medicare-for-All? | ||
| Yes | c) Should an individual have the right to choose to die (e.g. those with a terminal illness) through euthanasia? | ||
| No | d) Do you support mandating vaccinations (e.g. for school or employment)? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)? | ||
| Yes | f) Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs? | ||
| No | g) Do you support banning gender affirming care for transgender individuals under the age of eighteen? | ||
| Yes | a) Do you support inclusion of sexual orientation in Missouri's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Missouri's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by Missouri's state government in closing gender, racial, and other wage gaps? | ||
| We need to invest in Missouri�s future while keeping taxes low and maintaining a balanced budget. This means fully funding education and workforce training, encouraging innovation, and improving infrastructure, like transportation and broadband access. Missouri risks losing businesses and opportunities due to controversial legislation, such as abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills, which shift power away from voters. I support initiatives that bring jobs, infrastructure, and growth to strengthen our economy and create new opportunities. Abortion care is healthcare, and all people should have access to safe, affordable care. No one should have to choose between life-saving medicine and paying rent. We need to continue expanding Medicaid, address health disparities, and increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. By promoting health equity and value-based care, we can improve outcomes and reduce costs. We must fully fund public education, pay teachers more, and ensure safe working environments. Public tax dollars should support schools that are accountable to elected school boards, not divert to voucher programs that undermine public schools. Our children deserve an honest education that prepares them for the real world. I don�t believe in defunding the police, but we should listen to both citizens and officers to make our streets safer. Providing proper resources and fair pay for officers, while focusing on rehabilitation and expungement for non-violent offenders, can break cycles of poverty and reduce incarceration rates. Missouri must protect the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination. It�s still legal in our state to fire or deny services based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity, and that needs to change. I will continue to fight for the Missouri Non-Discrimination Act (MONA) to ensure fair treatment for everyone. A strong middle class is the backbone of a thriving economy. Missouri workers should have the right to unionize and receive fair pay and benefits. Right-to-work laws hurt our state, and I stand with unions in their fight for fair compensation, safety standards, and worker protections. |
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