Michael has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Florida, a Master's degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master's degree in Addiction Counseling from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

Michael is a behavioral therapist. He works at a hospital. He used to work for the National Joint Terrorism Task Force, as a professor at the University of Virginia, as an instructor for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and as a police officer for the Metropolitan Police Department. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot.

Michael Van Meter's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Michael Van Meter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to reduce government regulations on businesses.

- Wants to reduce government regulations on businesses.
- Supports lowering taxes.

Economy

Healthcare

- Opposes education about race and racism.

Education

Opposes increased regulation of firearms.

- Wants more funding for the police.
- Opposes increased regulation of firearms.

Public Safety

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Michael Van Meter

As of July 25, 2023, Michael Van Meter’s website did not contain information on this issue and Michael Van Meter did not complete our questionnaire.

- Wants more funding for the police.
- Opposes gun control.

Michael has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Florida, a master's degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a master's degree in addiction counseling from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

Michael is a behavioral therapist. He works at a hospital. He used to work for the National Joint Terrorism Task Force, as a professor at the University of Virginia, for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and as a police officer for the Metropolitan Police Department. He served in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot.

- Wants to get rid of government regulations on businesses. 
- Supports lowering taxes.

- Supports more funding for the police. 
- Opposes gun control.

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