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James Snider

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

James Snider ran for U.S. House Missouri District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Background

James Snider grew up in Hillsboro, Missouri. Snider graduated from Hillsboro High School in 2015. His career experience includes being a self-employed worker in the floor installation industry, and working as a driver for Door Dash and Uber. [1]

High school:
Hillsboro High School, 2015

Campaign themes

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Campaign website

Snider’s campaign website stated the following:

Ensuring Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act

Section 1: Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to ensure the security of the United States by enforcing the integrity of its borders and preventing illegal immigration. It is also to establish clear accountability for the office of the President in fulfilling these duties, with the understanding that failure to do so may result in removal from office.

Section 2: Definitions

(a) "Border Security" shall refer to the measures taken by the United States government to secure its borders against unauthorized entry, including but not limited to the prevention of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and the smuggling of contraband.

(b) "Illegal Immigration" shall refer to the act of entering the United States without proper authorization or overstaying a visa, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(c) "Invasion" shall refer to a large-scale, unauthorized entry into the United States that threatens the security, safety, or well-being of the nation.

Section 3: Presidential Duties

(a) The President shall take all necessary and appropriate steps to enforce the laws of the United States related to border security and the prevention of illegal immigration.

(b) The President shall ensure the efficient and effective deployment of resources to secure the borders of the United States, including but not limited to personnel, technology, and physical barriers.

(c) The President shall cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of immigration laws and the prevention of illegal immigration.

(d) The President shall work with Congress to develop and implement comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the root causes of illegal immigration and promotes legal pathways for migration.

Section 4: Removal from Office

(a) If the President fails to enforce the laws of the United States related to border security and the prevention of illegal immigration, or if the President's actions or inactions result in a significant increase in illegal immigration or an invasion, the President may be subject to removal from office.

(b) Removal from office shall be initiated by a resolution of the House of Representatives, which must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the House.

(c) If the resolution is approved by the House, the Senate shall hold a trial to determine whether the President should be removed from office. A two-thirds vote of the Senate shall be required for removal.

Section 5: Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its enactment into law.

Section 6: Severability

If any provision of this Act is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 7: Enactment

This Act shall be enacted as part of the United States Code and shall be known as the "Ensuring Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act."

DEI Jim Crow

Proposed Bill Title:

An Act to Prohibit Discriminatory and Unconstitutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Business Practices with Race-Based Incentive Programs

Preamble:

Recognizing the importance of equal protection under the law, and considering the recent legal decisions that have found certain DEI practices to be in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and other applicable laws, this Act seeks to ensure that businesses and organizations operate in a manner that is consistent with the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

Section 1: Findings and Purpose

(a) The Legislature finds that certain DEI business practices with race-based incentive programs have been found to be discriminatory and unconstitutional by federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

(b) The purpose of this Act is to prohibit businesses and organizations from engaging in DEI practices that discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics, and to ensure compliance with the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and other applicable laws.

Section 2: Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

(a) "DEI business practices" means any program, policy, or practice implemented by a business or organization that aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among its employees, customers, or other stakeholders.

(b) "Race-based incentive program" means any DEI business practice that provides preferential treatment, benefits, or opportunities to individuals based on their race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

Section 3: Prohibition of Discriminatory and Unconstitutional DEI Business Practices

(a) No business or organization shall implement, maintain, or enforce any DEI business practice that discriminates against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

(b) No business or organization shall implement, maintain, or enforce any race-based incentive program as part of its DEI business practices.

Section 4: Enforcement and Penalties

(a) Any individual who believes that they have been discriminated against in violation of this Act may file a complaint with the appropriate state or federal agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

(b) Any business or organization found to be in violation of this Act may be subject to civil penalties, including fines, damages, and injunctive relief, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 5: Severability

If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the Act that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.

Section 6: Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.

Section 7: Applicability

This Act applies to all businesses and organizations operating within the state, regardless of size or industry.

Section 8: Reporting Requirements

Businesses and organizations subject to this Act shall submit annual reports to the appropriate state agency detailing their compliance with the Act, including any DEI business practices implemented and any complaints or enforcement actions taken against them under this Act.

Section 9: Sunset Clause

This Act shall expire five years from its effective date, unless extended or reauthorized by the Legislature.

Section 10: Legislative Intent

It is the intent of the Legislature that this Act be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the principles of equal protection under the law and non-discrimination for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

The Equal Protection of Unborn Citizens Act

Section 1. Short Title.

This Act may be cited as "The Equal Protection of Unborn Citizens Act".

Section 2. Findings and Purpose.

(a) The Congress finds that:

(1) The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees equal protection of the laws to all persons within a state's jurisdiction; and

(2) The Supreme Court has recognized that unborn children are persons within the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, and therefore entitled to equal protection under the law.

(b) The purpose of this Act is to establish, as a matter of federal law, that unborn children are persons entitled to the full protection of the Fourteenth Amendment, and to protect the rights of unborn children as equal citizens of the United States.

Section 3. Definitions.

For the purposes of this Act:

(a) "Unborn child" means a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb.

Section 4. Equal Protection of Unborn Children.

(a) All unborn children shall be recognized as persons for all purposes under the laws of the United States, and shall be entitled to the full and equal protection of the laws.

(b) No state shall deprive any unborn child of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any unborn child within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 5. Enforcement.

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall be subject to criminal penalties, including a fine, imprisonment, or both.

(b) The Attorney General may bring a civil action in federal court to enjoin any violation of this Act and to obtain other appropriate equitable relief.

Section 6. Severability.

If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

Section 7. Effective Date.

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its enactment into law.

This legislation aims to ensure that unborn children are recognized as persons and citizens of the United States, entitled to the full protection of the Fourteenth Amendment and equal protection under the law.

My Congressional Run

I am running for Congress in Missouri District 8, as a Republican candidate, and would like to give you the voters some insight into who I am, and who you should be voting for. I grew up in the age of terrorism, before 9/11 and after it, as most alive today will remember. An age of peace shattered, for myself at a very young age, and the world around us become violent, mean, ugly while incompetent leaders think they can use money to replace their lack of wisdom and intelligence. Leadership of cowards scared to act, scared to speak, scared to be seen of heard- hiding away on the under belly of our government to powerful positions in order to secure their own wealth, like leaches on a turtle out of a creek. Trillions upon trillions every year now being spent, not to fix our problems, but instead to go in employee pockets, insurance, government cars, security, holiday pay, sick days, vacations. Instead of paying to fill a pot hole, they pay a man to drive around looking for potholes to fix, one day eventually- but he will never fill them all cause then, what job does he have? That is our current leadership, and leadership I cannot accept.

I waited for years, working inside the GOP as a campaign staffer and team leader looking for candidates I thought I could like, some I do but many I do not. They always lacked something, but most of all was conviction. They had a heart for the game, but not true concept of the weight of what role they are actually playing. When I would ask them on subjects such as our soldiers, stuck in warzones, or topics like Ukraine- I would get sneers or joking laughs back. When I would ask about personal security of our citizens, they would give me smiles with the talking points like robots. When I would ask about domestic national security at the border, they would say "we are working with Democrats to-". I find these unacceptable, to not understand your vote in history affects MILLIONS of Americans, or to think its funny.

I searched for years, and found one candidate I like- Donald J Trump. President of these United States 45, and upcoming 47. One man who had the wisdom of understanding the gravity of these choices, that people will die and death is not a joke to mock and take lightly. Sadly I saw those in my party slowly working against him, as President and now after. I saw what I consider traitors, in positions of leadership marking the ideals we hold dear as Americans as 2nd to their goals of "unity" with opposition. And decided I could wait no longer.

I saw the failure of leadership like Jason Smith the current Incumbent in the seat against me, saw failure in leadership like Mitch McConnell, and failure in the party structure itself- and instead of waiting for someone else to do the job to fix it, decided I would. That if no one else was going to step up, to fight for us like it is life and death, a person who is ready to defend Missouri, and America at great personal cost and risk- that instead of waiting, I would have to become that man. I am new to running for office, and I am no politician. I am a regular father of 4 kids, and husband to my beautiful wife, a faithful man of our lord, and a true believer in this nation and her divine righteous glory, and a believer that our government is NOT hopeless, but that it can be corrected.

I am asking for your vote, not for me, but for you. Vote for you by selecting my name August 6th 2024 for the GOP Primaries, shock the nation with your choice- create and upset across the media. And with my nomination to this for the General Election, you will see District 8 become a center piece on the roadmap for 2024 and beyond.

Thank you, God bless, and happy easter

James David Snider 3rd.

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—James Snider’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jewish Republican, Father of 3 boys, Anti-Communist

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Reparations For Black American of ancestry coming from US Chattel Slavery, in a Pro Capitalist Pro America view- to achieve agreement in negotiationsLimiting of Federal Powers and restoring state and local powers helps protect communities in their own homes and neighborhood. Restorative legislation to remove extensive federal power is key to the Republics survival.Defeating Political Communism and Social Communism and its spread in the US is key to the future survival of this nation. They do not wish to better America- only to destroy and replace her.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Protecting Gun rights, the right to life, and protecting the sovereignty of people to rule themselves- where they live. Enabling the freedoms of religion and bringing the morals of Judeo-Christian values into congress as my shield. Creating sustainable, single family housing development instead of high-density apartment traps, enabling property ownership and owner rights. Defeating Communist Martyrdom ideology and its spread within the United States, who wish to eliminate private property ownership, who want to remove rights of speech and religion, who want to remove your right to defend yourself, and who will never achieve reparations- only weaponizing it as a debate tool with HR 40, reject HR 40 close the borders and support AMERICANS First, specifically Black Americans who lineage has been here since our beautiful nations birth with a pro America black Agenda.

On the 2026 ballot

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