NameDerral Reynolds
What office are you running for?State Representative
County, District/TownshipPolk/Hickory, HD128
AddressPO Box 734
Bolivar, Missouri 65613
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Phone(417) 599-8172
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?Yes
Election Date08/06/2024
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1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected?

Our government has gotten out of control. From federal mandates to pushing extreme liberal agenda in the schools. They are not educating our children properly, instead they are teaching woke ideals, false history, biological lies like gender confusion and pedophile agenda. Yet at the same time government interferes with our family and the God given authority that the father and mother have over the moral raising and control of what their children learn and are exposed to. The sanctity of the family belongs in the family.
We MUST stand up and fight the good fight or we will lose our country, our children and our future. America needs to return to "One Nation Under God" again.
I will oppose; illegal immigration, government mandates, federal laws that violate the constitution, sex trafficking, gender confusion and mutilation of children, social agenda and perversion in schools, catch and release, abortion and gun restrictions.
A few areas I will support; God, family, life at all stages (in the womb, mental/physically disabled, and elderly) conservative values, veterans, economic growth, job growth, agriculture, rural healthcare, improving education, infrastructure repair, and tax reform.
I see our needs, based on right vs wrong – this is not a blue or red deal. We need to do the right thing, for our present needs and, our future needs, both, not a quick fix today and ignore, tomorrow.
We need to elect a Christian Conservatives in all levels of government, not incumbents or other politicians. Vote Reynolds! Together, we can Take Missouri Back!

2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state?

Economy - We need, to attract good paying jobs and boost our economy. By following South Dakota we can do this. Last year their GDP grew by 11%, personal income, grew by 9.2%, while unemployment was the lowest in, American history at 1.9%. They are, doing it right – we can and should learn from them!
Rural Heath care - One way to help repair Rural Healthcare is making it mandatory that, when receiving treatment, those without insurance, get signed up for Medicaid. This practice would result in the federal government paying 90% of the costs. Missouri would drop to 10%, while significantly increasing revenue for health care providers.
Taxes - Taxes are too high and government is fiscally negligent. We need a flat tax where everyone pays the same, 10%. Corporations pay 15%. No deductions, No loop holes. Then we cut state tax collection and draw it directly off of gross income. This will drastically increase revenue while significantly, cutting expenses - a win-win, for everyone.

3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state?Support
4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges?Support
5. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges?Support
6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies?Support
7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation?Yes
8. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States?Yes
9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary?No
10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children?Support
11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age?Support
12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature?Support
13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12?Support
14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach.Support
15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts?Yes