Mike Bishop
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Bishop
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
State House, District 5
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR, None, 1975-1976
Rivercrest High School, Wilson, AR, Graduate, 1963-1975
WORK & MILITARY
FIG Realty LLC, Executive Broker/ Salesman, 2018-2025
Alpena/ Shiloh Methodist Churches Alpena, AR & Dry Fork, AR, Pastor, 2018-2025
Pine Mountain Theater Eureka Springs, AR, General Mgr/ Performer, 2006-2014
Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, President/ CEO, 2011-2015
Subteach USA, Substitute Teacher, 2016-2019
AFFILIATIONS
Boone County Republican Committee, Chairman, 2021-2023
Hope Cottages Harrison, AR, Board of Directors, 2024-2025
House of Hope Harrison, AR, Board of Directors, 2023-2024
Informed Choices Women's Center, Supporter, 2019-2025
Boone County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Member, 2019-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Arkansas Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save a mothers life
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe Thomas Jefferson's intent when he first used the phrase "a wall of separation" in his letter to the Danbury Baptist Association of 1801, was to protect religious freedom through a wall of separation between church and state, keeping government out of church.... and recognize that Almighty God, is our creator. Anti-religion activists have twisted this phrase in spite of so many examples of religions presence in our nation's government and in each state.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. As a Bible-believing Christian I am morally bound by God's command to cherish the nation of Israel, a nation chosen by God with an eternal covenant with God.. As a United States citizen, Israel is immeasurably important to the safety, welfare and protection of our nation as our strongest and best friend in the Middle East. Israel is the only representative government in the Middle East. With this said, we must realize that the issues related to Isr are both biblical and political.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support a minimum wage, however, we should remember how and why it began. I view a "minimum wage", as a starting point from which to grow. It was needed when established, but should the pendulum swing too far, employers and consumers are hurt.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Term Limits would be a great place to start. Require a balanced/ accepted budget ON TIME at every level of government. then follow with veto power from the president and use single issue bills Use a model like DOGE comprised of businessmen and women to review spending, then hold those responsible accountable. Require mandatory reductions rather than raising debt limit.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
Money always has strings attached, so why run the risk of inviting and allowing efforts to undermine our American values.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The first goal is to protect all citizens. and I believe in retribution, that people should be held accountable and pay for crimes they commit. I also believe in transformation and rehabilitation for individuals. Chuck Coleson and many other prison ministries and Christian fellowship has realized amazing results. I do believe in the death penalty as a last resort.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Our constitution gives us the right to bear arms, and our government has the responsibility to protect this right as well as protect the lives of our citizens, especially our children, the elderly and the vulnerable. I support the thorough background checks and respect the thousands of laws and restrictions already in place in this country, However, we must acknowledge the true problem: we have a mental health crisis and a heart crisis with no regard for human life.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
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
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
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 Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again Christian. I serve as pastor through the Independent Methodist Church. I believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and I believe in the power of prayer. As Methodists we affirm our faith with the Apostles Creed..."I believe in one Almighty God, creator of all and everything, and in Jesus Christ our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead and buried. The third day He rose from the dead and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. He will come again. I do believe in the Holy Spirit, a universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and a life everlasting".
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
I simply do not know enough about global climate change. I will study and learn more.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I would say nuclear energy, even with its safety concerns. However, I believe we must continue to utilize the natural resources of which we have been dependent (coal, natural gas, oil) and fully research and affirm the viability of wind and solar.
