Bill Slantz
Bill Slantz (Libertarian Party) is running for election for Governor of Missouri. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Libertarian Party primary on August 6, 2024.
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Biography
Bill Slantz was born in Schenectady, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Easton High School. Slantz is the owner and founder of the W.G. Slantz Company, a radio and television consulting firm specializing in music performance rights. He has lived in St. Charles County since 1997, when he re-located his company to Missouri from New York City. Slantz's career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Missouri gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Governor of Missouri
Crystal Quade, Mike Kehoe, Bill Slantz, and Larry Flenoid II are running in the general election for Governor of Missouri on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Crystal Quade (D) | |
 | Mike Kehoe (R) | |
 | Bill Slantz (L)  | |
 | Larry Flenoid II (Independent) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri
Crystal Quade defeated Mike Hamra, Eric Morrison, Sheryl Gladney, and Hollis Laster in the Democratic primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Crystal Quade | 50.2 | 189,822 |
 | Mike Hamra | 31.7 | 119,702 | |
 | Eric Morrison | 9.8 | 36,985 | |
 | Sheryl Gladney | 6.7 | 25,287 | |
 | Hollis Laster | 1.6 | 5,973 | |
| Total votes: 377,769 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sarah Unsicker (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Missouri
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kehoe | 39.4 | 274,840 |
 | Bill Eigel | 32.6 | 227,012 | |
 | Jay Ashcroft | 23.2 | 162,086 | |
 | Amber Thomsen | 1.5 | 10,627 | |
 | Chris Wright | 1.3 | 9,358 | |
 | Darrell Leon McClanahan III | 0.8 | 5,637 | |
 | Robert Olson | 0.4 | 2,975 | |
| Jeremy Gundel | 0.4 | 2,946 | |
| Darren Grant | 0.3 | 1,866 | |
| Total votes: 697,347 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri
Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for Governor of Missouri on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Slantz | 100.0 | 2,396 |
| Total votes: 2,396 | |||
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2022
See also: Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Missouri District 2
Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Trish Gunby and Bill Slantz in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ann Wagner (R) | 54.9 | 173,277 |
 | Trish Gunby (D) | 43.1 | 135,895 | |
| Bill Slantz (L) | 2.1 | 6,494 | |
| Total votes: 315,666 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2
Trish Gunby defeated Raymond Reed in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trish Gunby | 85.2 | 50,457 |
 | Raymond Reed | 14.8 | 8,741 | |
| Total votes: 59,198 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ben Samuels (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2
Incumbent Ann Wagner defeated Tony Salvatore, Wesley Smith, and Paul Berry in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Wagner | 67.1 | 54,440 |
 | Tony Salvatore | 15.4 | 12,516 | |
 | Wesley Smith | 9.0 | 7,317 | |
 | Paul Berry | 8.5 | 6,888 | |
| Total votes: 81,161 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bob Anders (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2
Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Slantz | 100.0 | 384 |
| Total votes: 384 | |||
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2020
See also: Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020
Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)
Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Incumbent Mike Kehoe defeated Alissia Canady, Bill Slantz, Kelley Dragoo, and Jeremy Gundel in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kehoe (R) | 58.4 | 1,731,263 |
 | Alissia Canady (D) | 38.8 | 1,150,231 | |
| Bill Slantz (L) | 1.8 | 53,789 | |
 | Kelley Dragoo (G) | 1.0 | 28,183 | |
| Jeremy Gundel (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 26 | |
| Total votes: 2,963,492 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Alissia Canady defeated Gregory Upchurch in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alissia Canady | 73.5 | 371,802 |
 | Gregory Upchurch | 26.5 | 133,751 | |
| Total votes: 505,553 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Incumbent Mike Kehoe defeated Mike Carter, Aaron Wisdom, and Arnie Dienoff in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Kehoe | 59.4 | 362,442 |
 | Mike Carter | 26.0 | 158,914 | |
| Aaron Wisdom | 8.7 | 52,810 | |
| Arnie Dienoff | 5.9 | 35,929 | |
| Total votes: 610,095 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Kelley Dragoo advanced from the Green primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelley Dragoo | 100.0 | 860 |
| Total votes: 860 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Slantz | 100.0 | 4,103 |
| Total votes: 4,103 | |||
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2018
See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Missouri House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Phil Christofanelli defeated Scott Cernicek and Bill Slantz in the general election for Missouri House of Representatives District 105 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Phil Christofanelli (R) | 55.5 | 10,410 |
| Scott Cernicek (D) | 42.4 | 7,941 | |
| Bill Slantz (L) | 2.1 | 398 | |
| Total votes: 18,749 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105
Scott Cernicek defeated Denny Braun in the Democratic primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Cernicek | 61.1 | 2,396 |
| Denny Braun | 38.9 | 1,523 | |
| Total votes: 3,919 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105
Incumbent Phil Christofanelli advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Christofanelli | 100.0 | 4,471 |
| Total votes: 4,471 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105
Bill Slantz advanced from the Libertarian primary for Missouri House of Representatives District 105 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Slantz | 100.0 | 56 |
| Total votes: 56 | |||
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2016
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Missouri State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016. The seat was vacant heading into the election. It was previously held by Tom Dempsey (R).
Bill Eigel defeated Richard Orr and Bill Slantz in the Missouri State Senate District 23 general election.[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 23 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Eigel |
60.16% | 56,870 | |
| Democratic | Richard Orr | 36.65% | 34,651 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 3.19% | 3,014 | |
| Total Votes | 94,535 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
Richard Orr defeated Greg Upchurch in the Missouri State Senate District 23 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Missouri State Senate, District 23 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Richard Orr |
60.75% | 4,542 | |
| Democratic | Greg Upchurch | 39.25% | 2,934 | |
| Total Votes | 7,476 | |||
Bill Eigel defeated Anne Zerr and Mike Carter in the Missouri State Senate District 23 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Missouri State Senate, District 23 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Eigel |
40.30% | 11,142 | |
| Republican | Anne Zerr | 38.91% | 10,757 | |
| Republican | Mike Carter | 20.78% | 5,746 | |
| Total Votes | 27,645 | |||
2014
Slantz ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 2nd District. He was defeated by incumbent Ann Wagner (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ann Wagner Incumbent |
64.1% | 148,191 | |
| Democratic | Arthur Lieber | 32.6% | 75,384 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 3.3% | 7,542 | |
| Total Votes | 231,117 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State | ||||
2013
Slantz was selected by the Missouri Libertarian party to be their nominee in the 2013 special election for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 8th District. The election was held to replace Jo Ann Emerson. The general election date was June 4th.[8]
There was no primary election, instead each party's nomination was chosen by a committee.[9] Slantz was defeated in the general election for Missouri's 8th Congressional District.[10][11]
| U.S. House, Missouri District 8 Special General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jason T. Smith |
67.1% | 42,141 | |
| Democratic | Steve Hodges | 27.4% | 17,207 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 1.5% | 968 | |
| Constitution | Doug Enyart | 3.6% | 2,265 | |
| Write-in | Robert George | 0.1% | 75 | |
| Write-in | Thomas W. Brown | 0.1% | 85 | |
| Write-in | Wayne Byington | 0% | 25 | |
| Write-in | Theo Brown Sr. | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 62,766 | |||
| Source: Missouri Division of Elections "2013 Special Election Results" | ||||
2012
Slantz was defeated by Republican Ann Wagner.[12] Slantz ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 2nd District. Slantz ran as the Libertarian candidate.
Politico listed the 2nd District race as one of the top five primaries in the list 5 primaries to watch in 2012.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Glenn Koenen | 37.1% | 146,272 | |
| Republican | Ann Wagner |
60.1% | 236,971 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Slantz | 2.3% | 9,193 | |
| Constitution | Anatol Zorikova | 0.5% | 2,012 | |
| Total Votes | 394,448 | |||
| Source: Missouri Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2011
Slantz was defeated by Chrissy Sommer (R) in the November 8 special election. Paul Woody (D) also ran. Summer won by a 38 vote margin.[14][15]
2010
Slantz's opponents in the November 2 general election were incumbent Sally Faith and Paul Woody.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bill Slantz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Slantz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a family man, businessman, and state chair of the Libertarian Party of Missouri. As Governor, I will enact policies that remove barriers to economic participation, bring economic growth, and spread it more inclusively. I will defend and protect your individual freedom and strive to help every Missourian flourish. If you, like me and many others, have been left waiting with no real change, it’s time to build a new future.
- The education system in Missouri is based on government policies regarding what children should know and be able to do at certain ages. Today, educational practices are centered on memorizing facts and passing standardized tests. The system applies canned instructional programs. And often needs more room for the unique gifts each student has or the challenges each one faces. Limited government means allowing parents to have more control over where their children receive education. Let’s remove barriers to school choice and put the financial resources stripped from Missourians through school taxes back into parents’ hands to help fund their educational decisions. I want the government to get out of the way as academic experts.
- Government agencies are the only organizations that grow when they fail and have a built-in bias against truly solving problems. Government problem-solving programs create government employees whose jobs may go away if they succeed but whose jobs and power will expand if the problem gets worse. Missouri will spend just over $9 billion on Social Services this year. My approach to fighting poverty would be very different from our current one, which primarily consists of throwing money at the problem.
- “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” I want to limit power, and that means significantly restricting government. Limited government is the fundamental political implication of libertarianism. As the Libertarian candidate for governor, I stand for individual liberty and sustained economic growth.
If you are tired of the promises from red or blue candidates, try the sober color of libertarianism, which isn’t tainted by the fulsomeness of liberalism or conformity of conservativeness but holds tremendous potential for the change our great state needs.
As your Missouri Libertarian governor candidate, my platform is based on limited government.
Ron Paul: He believes the size of the government must be decreased substantially.
When there is limited government interference, we can make our own choices with greater self-determination and personal responsibility. Limited government makes each of us more accountable and innovative. The government still retains the authority to act within defined boundaries, ensuring a check on its power and preventing systematic abuse of authority.
I am a family man and businessman, and I have provided leadership in many endeavors.
The government’s essential functions include protecting personal security and defending against aggression. It is crucial in promoting and supporting infrastructure projects such as power, roads, telecommunications, and water supplies. I’m against abortion, oppose its government funding, and believe existing murder laws suffice for regulation.
We should be free to do as we wish if we do not harm anyone else. Laws, rules, and regulations infringing on those freedoms are not suitable for our society or us.
The Moon Landing. 11 years old.
Under my governorship, every Missourian will be empowered to exercise their civil liberties in a freer and more responsible manner. We will bring forth each other’s fundamental worth through greater understanding and cooperation. We will not accept an inferior role in the running of our own communities but co-create solutions based on logical reasoning and fairness for the good of others and our own good.
I advocate for minimal government intervention in business, supporting voluntary economic exchange and opposing government interference. Market-based institutions should replace State safety regulations, with the State’s role limited to safety oversight.
The government’s essential function is to protect our personal security and defend against aggression. It is the only proper power and burden of the state government.
As your Missouri Libertarian governor candidate, my platform is based on limited government. I would veto any government overreach.
I will defend and protect your individual freedom and strive to help every Missourian flourish. Any interference by the state legislature would go against that principle.
Missouri has many qualities that make it great, including its natural beauty, friendly people, and strong economy.
Missouri Needs a Limited Government to Overcome I'ts Problems
As the Libertarian candidate for Governor, my view on governments’ involvement in business is clear – governments should keep their hands out of business other than the courts to protect lives and property. Voluntary economic exchange is the only way. Government intervention is not justified. Further, government interference in business on behalf of some citizens at the expense of others is inherently unfair.
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Campaign website
Slantz’s campaign website stated the following:
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As the Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Missouri, Bill Slantz Will Defend Your Individualism and Create Economic Prosperity When I decided to run for Missouri Governor, I devised a plan. As the Libertarian candidate in this race, I espouse the principles of individual freedom, limited government, economic freedom, and individualism. These key principles are reflected in my positions on matters of importance to Missourians. If you agree with my vision and wish to make it a reality, I encourage you to contribute your time and/or money to my campaign. As your Libertarian candidate for governor, and I’m asking for your support – together, we can create the change that benefits every Missourian. If you have any questions about the key issues or want to learn more about my platform as your Missouri governor candidate, please call my office at 636-922-1600 or contact us online. Where I Stand on Key Issues: A Summary Here are my positions on infrastructure, abortion, drugs, immigration, Medicare & Medicaid, and other vital matters to Missouri citizens. On the Government’s Role The government’s essential function is to protect our personal security and defend against aggression. It is the only proper power and burden of the state government. Infrastructure One of the government’s primary roles is to promote and support a robust infrastructure. I will ensure tax dollars for power, roadways and highways, telecommunications, water supplies, and many more of the “big ticket” “grand” projects that benefit us all. Abortion I am personally against abortion. I oppose government funding of abortions. I don’t believe there should be any specific law for or against abortion. Business and Economy As the Libertarian candidate for Governor, my view on governments’ involvement in business is clear – governments should keep their hands out of business other than the courts to protect lives and property. Voluntary economic exchange is the only way. Government intervention is not justified. Further, government interference in business on behalf of some citizens at the expense of others is inherently unfair. Consumer Protection In principle, state safety regulations can and should be abolished in favor of market institutions analogous to Underwriters Laboratory certification. I say restrict oversight to safety, leaving efficacy up to the marketplace. Criminal Justice In a free society, crimes would be limited to aggression against persons and property, including fraud. So-called “victimless crime” laws are incompatible with liberty. Today, drug laws are among the most destructive, counter-productive, and anti-freedom laws on the books – you can quote me on this! As the Libertarian candidate for Governor, I will strive for a more effective and humane criminal justice system. Drugs Those who wish wisely or foolishly to use drugs should be free to do so, and those who wish to keep drug use off their property should similarly be free to do so. In this regard, using or not using drugs should be left up to wisdom in experience, moral ethics, and science. Education Education and government must be kept apart, just as church and government must be. Protect parents’ right to acquire the education they desire for their children. Elections and Politics If the federal and state governments were limited to their few constitutional functions, politicians could not bestow favors to special interests. Some politicians abuse their power and strip citizens of their inherent rights and liberties without just election processes. Environment and Energy There should be a free market for energy without government subsidies or excessive regulation. If energy production causes demonstrable harm, producers should be subject to civil penalties. Foreign Policy and National Security Foreign intervention is required only when a case can be made that the legitimate defensive and security interests of the United States are directly involved. As Missouri’s Libertarian candidate for Governor, I’m all for non-interventionism and believe in fighting our fight, not others. Freedom of Religion Freedom of religion must be total and unqualified in the private sector. The government should not discriminate in its own policies on religion. Still, it should also get out of areas like education, where it only creates intractable and unsolvable religious controversies. Freedom of Speech There should be no restrictions on free speech as long as it does not cause material or physical harm to others. I believe free speech can be essential to confirming the truth. Gun Rights The private ownership and use of firearms or other weapons in a non-invasive way are entirely legitimate. Government regulation, licensing, and registration of guns should be abolished. Healthcare There should be a truly free market in healthcare without government restrictions or excessive limitations. Consumers should be able to buy health insurance across state lines without joining a group or in a market distorted by government incentives or subsidies. Immigration I espouse open borders for all who enter peacefully and do not pose a threat by relying on the state or welfare measures. Standing as the Libertarian Candidate for Governor, I firmly believe that restrictions on immigration constitute a threat to individual liberty. Marriage and Family The government should play no role in marriage but yield to natural law standards. Any individual should be allowed to enter into a contract of civil union protected by contract law. If some wish to have “gay marriage” and others do not, each should be free to adopt the appropriate rules so long as property rights are respected. Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid, if needed, should be privatized. A better alternative is to allow local communities to build a support system for these needs directly. Military The military should be robust and state-of-the-art. It should be adequate to defend all enemies at all times. All military duty should be voluntary, and there should be no military draft. Minimum Wage and Workers’ Rights The market should set wages. Workers should have the right to join or not join a union they choose without being subject to coercion. There should be no minimum wage. Privacy The government should not track or surveil citizens without a legal warrant. The Patriot Act should be repealed. Social Security I believe in phasing out Social Security entirely. Retirement should be a personal responsibility, not a political football. Taxes The income tax should be eliminated. The alternative would be State and Local sales taxes. We can build some waivers or rebates for lower-income families as a supportive measure. Trade and Globalization Unilateral free trade is the best and most straightforward policy. Free trade, migration, and association are legitimate if property rights are protected.[16] |
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| —Bill Slantz’s campaign website (2024)[17] | ||
2022
Bill Slantz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Slantz's campaign website stated the following:
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What is the government’s role? I believe the government has only three essential functions. First and foremost, protecting our personal security and the nation’s defense against foreign military aggression is a proper constitutional power and burden of the federal government. Infrastructure; I believe one of the government’s primary roles is to promote and support a robust infrastructure. Providing tax dollars for power, roadways and highways, telecommunications, water supplies, and many more of the “big ticket” “grand” projects that benefit us all. Congress should determine monetary policy, and the issuance of money should be strictly regulated with direct congressional oversight. There is no role for a Federal Reserve. There is no role for a Federal Reserve. Private clearinghouses and deposit insurance system offers the finest protection and competition for safety against ruinous depressions and inflation.
I am personally opposed to abortion. I oppose government funding of abortions. I don’t believe there should be any specific law for or against abortion. I consider abortion murder, and we have plenty of laws that already prohibit murder.
Governments should keep their hands out of business other than the courts to sort out the protection of lives and property. Voluntary economic exchange is the only way. Government intervention is not justified. Further, government interference in business on behalf of some citizens at the expense of others is inherently unfair.
In principle, federal safety regulation can and should be abolished in favor of market institutions analogous to Underwriters Laboratory certification. I say restrict the FDA oversight to safety, leaving efficacy up to the marketplace.
In a free society, crimes would be limited to aggression against persons and property, including fraud. So-called “victimless crime” laws are incompatible with liberty. Today, drug laws are among the most destructive, counter-productive, and anti-freedom laws on the books.
Those who wish wisely or foolishly to use drugs should be free to do so, and those who wish to keep drug use off their property should similarly be free to do so. In this regard, using or not using it should be left up to wisdom in experience, moral ethics, and science.
Education and government must be kept apart from the way church and government must be. Protect the right of parents to acquire the education they desire for their children.
If the federal and state governments were limited to their few constitutional functions, politicians would not be able to bestow favors to special interests. Some politicians abuse their power and strip citizens of their inherent rights and liberties without just election processes.
There should be a free market in energy without government subsidies or excessive regulation. If energy production causes demonstrable harm, producers should be subject to civil penalties.
Foreign intervention is only when a case can be made that the legitimate defensive and security interests of the United States is directly involved.
Freedom of religion must be total and unqualified in the private sector. Government should not discriminate in its own policies in terms of religion, but it should also get out of areas like education, where it only creates intractable and unsolvable religious controversies.
There should be no restrictions on free speech so long as it does not cause material or physical harm to others.
The private ownership and use of firearms or other weapons in a non-invasive way are fully legitimate. Government regulation, licensing, and registration of guns should be abolished.
There should be a truly free market in healthcare without government restrictions or excessive limitations. Consumers should be able to buy health insurance across state lines and without joining a group or in a market distorted by government incentives or subsidies.
Open borders for all who enter peacefully and do not pose a threat by relying on the state or welfare measures.
I believe one of the government’s primary roles is to promote and support a robust infrastructure. Providing tax dollars for power, roadways and highways, telecommunications, water supplies, and many more of the “big ticket” “grand” projects that benefit us all.
The government should play no role in marriage but yield to natural law standards. Any individuals should be allowed to enter into a contract of civil union protected by contract law. If some wish to have “gay marriage” and others do not, each should be free to adopt the appropriate rules so long as property rights are respected.
Medicare, Medicaid, if needed, should be privatized. A better alternative is to allow local communities to build a support system for these needs directly as needed.
The military should be robust and state-of-the-art. It should be adequate to defend all enemies all the time. All military duty should be voluntary. There should be no military draft.
Wages should be set by the market. Workers should have the right to join, or not join, a union they choose without being subject to coercion. There should be no minimum wage.
Congress should determine monetary policy, and the issuance of money should be strictly regulated with direct congressional oversight. Having said that, I believe there is no role for a Federal Reserve.
The government should not engage in tracking or surveillance of citizens without a legal warrant. The Patriot Act should be repealed.
Phase it out entirely. Retirement should be a personal responsibility, not a political football.
The income tax should be eliminated. The alternative would be National, State, and Local sales taxes. You could build in for the lower-income families some waivers or rebates.
Unilateral free trade is the best and simplest policy. Free trade, migration, and association are fully legitimate so long as property rights are protected.[16] |
” |
| —Bill Slantz's campaign website (2022)[18] | ||
2020
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2014
On his campaign website, Slantz listed twenty-four issues. They were:
| “ | Border Security
The United States, like all sovereign nations, has an absolute right to secure its borders and forbid any foreign national to secretly enter or remain in this country. We should not tolerate anyone refusing to obey our laws regarding proper entry into this county. Border security, however, should not be confused with the related but separate issue of legal immigration, my position on which can also be found on here. Business and Economy Except for courts to sort out the protection of lives and property, governments should keep their hands out of business. Voluntary economic exchange is the only way; government intervention is not justified. Further, government interference in business on behalf of some citizens at the expense of others is inherently unjust. Consumer Protection In principle, federal safety regulation can and should be abolished in favor of market institutions analogous to Underwriters Laboratory certification. I say restrict the FDA oversight to safety, leaving efficacy up to the marketplace. Criminal Justice In a free society, crimes would be limited to aggression against persons and property, including fraud. So-called "victimless crime" laws are incompatible with liberty. Drug laws today are among the most destructive, counter-productive and anti-freedom laws on the books. Drugs Those who wish wisely or foolishly to use drugs should be free to do so and those who wish to keep drug use off their property should similarly be free to do so. In this regard, the choice to use or not use is should be left up to wisdom in experience, moral ethical, and scientific. Education In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, it has never been more important to educate our citizens. Unfortunately, even as education spending has soared, further burdening an already overtaxed populace, our education results continue to disappoint and lag behind those of other countries. To reverse this dangerous trend, we need to liberate our educators from the entrenched governmental bureaucracy that has held back progress for far too long. Elections and Politics If the federal and state governments were limited to its few legitimate constitutional functions, politicians would not be able to bestow favors to special interests. Without just election processes, some politicians abuse their power and strip citizens of their inherent rights and liberties. Environment and Energy There should be a free market in energy without government subsidies or excessive regulation. If energy production causes demonstrable harm the producers should be subject to civil penalties. Foreign Policy and National Security Foreign intervention should only occur when a case can be made that the legitimate defensive and security interests of the United States are directly involved. Freedom of Religion Freedom of religion must be total and unqualified in the private sector. Government should not in any way discriminate in its own policies in terms of religion, and it should also get out of areas like education where it only creates needless religious controversies Freedom of Speech There should be no restrictions on free speech so long as it does not cause material or physical harm to others. Gun Rights The private ownership and use of firearms or other weapons in a non-invasive way is fully legitimate. Government regulation, licensing, and registration of guns should be abolished. Healthcare There should be a true free market in healthcare without government restrictions or excessive limitations. Consumers should be able to buy health insurance across state lines, without joining a group, and in a market not distorted by government incentives or subsidies. Immigration I believe in open immigration for all who enter peacefully, do not pose a threat and seek to contribute to our society. I oppose any form of welfare benefits to those who entered the country illegally. Infrastructure I am a strong believer that one of the government’s primary roles is to promote and support a robust infrastructure. Tax dollars can be appropriately spent on power projects, roadways and highways, telecommunications, water systems and many more of the “big ticket” grand projects that benefit us all. Marriage and Family The government should play no role in marriage. Consenting adults should be allowed to enter into a contract of civil union protected by contract law. If some wish to have “gay marriage” and others do not, each should be free to adopt the rules they consider appropriate so long as property rights are respected. Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid, if needed at all, should be privatized. However, allowing local communities to build a support system to directly meet these needs is a better solution. Military The military should be strong and state-of-the-art. It should be adequate to constantly defend against all enemies. All military duty should be voluntary. There should be no military draft. Minimum Wage and Workers' Rights Wages should be set by the market. Workers should have the right to join, or not join, a union they choose without being subject to coercion of any kind. There should be no minimum wage. Monetary Policy Monetary policy should be determined by Congress and the issuance of money should be strictly regulated with direct congressional oversight. There is no role for a Federal Reserve. A system of private clearing houses and deposit insurance offers the finest protection and competition for safety against ruinous depressions and inflation. National Security Protecting our personal security and defending the nation against aggression and catastrophic incidents is a legitimate constitutional power and the burden of government at all levels. Privacy The government should not engage in tracking or surveillance of citizens without a legal warrant. The Patriot Act should be repealed. Pro-Life I am personally opposed to abortion and I would fight against any government funding of abortions. Social Security Social Security should be phased out entirely. Retirement should be a personal responsibility, not an opportunity for governmental intrusion into private matters. Taxes The income tax should be eliminated. The alternative would be national, state and local sales taxes. This change will include mechanisms that will protect lower income families from an excessively burdensome level of taxation. Trade and Globalization Unilateral free trade is the best and simplest policy. Free trade, migration, and association are fully legitimate so long as property rights are protected in the process.[16] |
” |
| —Bill Slantz' campaign site[19] | ||
2011
On his 2011 campaign site, Slantz discussed his decision to run:
| “ | The voice of reason has been silent in all levels of government for far too long. I have always believed strongly in public service, but I thought my talents were best spent by running my business and creating jobs. After watching everything I cherish being compromised by big government mismanagement, I can no longer remain on the sidelines. Because I know that I can help solve rather than compound our current problems, I feel it’s my duty as a proud Missourian to do my part and represent my neighbors in Jefferson City. This country was founded on the premise that our liberty is secured by limiting the size, scope and intrusiveness of government. Small step by small step we have wandered off that path until we can now look back and realize that we have lost our way. I am convinced that both Democrats and Republicans cannot and will not make the fundamental changes we need because they have far too much to gain by maintaining the status quo.[16] | ” |
| —Bill Slantz' campaign site[20] | ||
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Footnotes
- ↑ Bill Slantz Libertarian For State Representative, District 15, "Biography," accessed October 31, 2011
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 29, 2024
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Post, "Republicans nominate Jason Smith for Missouri special election," February 9, 2013
- ↑ The Daily Dunklin, "Democrat Hodges says he's in for 8th District," February 14, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "Republican wins Missouri special election," accessed June 4, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State elections division, "Special Election 2013," accessed June 4, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Missouri," November 19, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "5 primaries to watch," accessed April 18, 2012
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidates, District 15," accessed November 8, 2011
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Legislative District 15, Unofficial Results," November 8, 2011
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Bill Slantz for Governor, “PLAIN LANGUAGE POSITIONS,” accessed July 21, 2024
- ↑ Bill Slantz, “Plain Language Positions,” accessed October 5, 2022
- ↑ Bill Slantz, "Plain Language Positions," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Bill Slantz, "Home," accessed March 21, 2014
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