Amanda Chase

Republican | Virginia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Amanda Chase


Party

Republican


Election Year

2019


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 11


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Amanda Chase websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Business, 1992

WORK & MILITARY

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Management

Signet Bankcard (now Capital One), Credit Manager

Virginia Student Assistance Authorities, Management

First North American National Bank, Management

AFFILIATIONS

Cloverhill Assembly of God, volunteer, Bethany Place Baptist Church

volunteer, Chesterfield County Republican Committee, member

Cloverhill Christian Academy, former board member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 2016-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Bryce Reeves (2017)

Carrie Emerson Coyner (2018)

David Alan "Dave" Brat (2018)

Glen Sturtevant (2016)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)

Charles W. (Bill) Carrico (2015)

Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance (2019)

Corey Stewart (2015)

Frank Ruff Jr. (2015)

Good Fund (2015)


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

League Of Conservation Voters (2017)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Hopefully never.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Hopefully never.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.

Strongly Disagree

Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.

Strongly Disagree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

By lifting burdensome restrictions on businesses.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

By lifting burdensome restrictions on businesses.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

By lifting burdensome restrictions on businesses.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

By lifting burdensome restrictions on businesses.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I don't. People should have the option to pick the plan that is best for them.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I don't. People should have the option to pick the plan that is best for them.


NATIONAL SECURITY

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

No Answer

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

No Answer

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.

Strongly Agree

Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The desire to be free.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

The desire to be free.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Evangelical Christian.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Evangelical Christian.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

VCDL score- 100% Family Foundation score- 100% Virginia Tea Party- Highest score in the State Senate

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

VCDL score- 100% Family Foundation score- 100% Virginia Tea Party- Highest score in the State Senate

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have worked in Virginia politics for a several years and proudly represent the 11th State Senate District.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have worked in Virginia politics for a several years and proudly represent the 11th State Senate District.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

philip@amandachaseforsenate.com 804-380-0009

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Please vote on November 5th.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

philip@amandachaseforsenate.com 804-380-0009

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Please vote on November 5th.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Agree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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