Brent Montgomery

Republican | Arkansas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brent Montgomery


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary Runoff


Race

State House, District 52


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

Plainview-Rover, Plainview

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

PLAINVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT, 1ST CAPTAIN / TRAINING OFFICER, 2006-2025

NRA, MEMBER

YELL COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 2024-2025

DEACON AT PLAINVIEW JESUS NAME CHURCH, CHURCH SECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBER, 2018-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 1 YELL COUNTY, 2021-2025

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Arkansas Right to Life

Mary Bentley

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

REP MARY BENTLEY

FRIEND

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Mary Bentley (2025)


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?

NEVER

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government cannot control the church or dictate religious beliefs. The First Amendment protects religious freedom by preventing the government from establishing an official religion or interfering with worship.People of faith are free to live out and express their beliefs. Christians should be able to pray, speak about faith, run ministries, and bring moral convictions into the public square without government suppression. Religious institutions remain independent from government authority.

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.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Absolutely. The bible tells us that we should fight to protect Isreal. Genesis 12:3 Gods promise to Abraham. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse. There are several other scriptures as well. 1 Samuel 12:22, Jeremiah 31:3, and Psalm 122:6 just to name a few. But Isreal is God's chosen people and we need to protect them.


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.

C

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?

Every time we raise minimum wage the cost of living goes up to compensate. I do not believe in constantly raising minimum wage to try and catch up because it creates a never-ending cycle.

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.

1) Crack Down on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Major Programs * Strengthen oversight of Medicaid, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and welfare programs. * Use modern tools (data matching, identity verification, audits) to prevent improper payments. * Enforce eligibility reviews more consistently. 2) Zero-Based or Performance-Based Budgeting * Require agencies to justify every dollar requested each budget cycle (rather than automatically increasing budgets). 3) Cut Unnecessary Regulations


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Keep dangerous offenders off the streets. Ensure communities feel secure and orderly The law should be applied fairly and consistently The system should discourage future crime

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly 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?

I am 100 % pro second amendment, and I think our current gun laws in Arkansas are pretty good. Although, I would like to enhance our gun laws by providing a nonviolent criminal a pathway to be able to re-gain their right to bear arms. If they turn their life around and decide to straighten up and raise a family, then they deserve the right to protect their family just like anyone else.


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?

Very 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.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly 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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My grandpa was a Pentecostal pastor, and I have been in a Pentecostal church my entire life. I have attended the Plainview Jesus Name Church for 25 years where I currently serve as a board member, church secretary, assistant youth pastors, Sunday schoolteacher, usher, and security. I strongly believe our number one purpose on this earth is to help lead others to Christ.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Oil and Gas Industry

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