

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
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
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018-19
100%
2019
100%
2018
100%, 95% (cum.)†
2016
89%, 89% (cum.)†
2018
87%, 89% (cum.)†
2017
83%
2018-19
|100%
2019
|100%
2018
|100%, 95% (cum.)†
2016
|89%, 89% (cum.)†
2018
|87%, 89% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
78%
2017
73%
2018
58%, 52% (cum.)†
2018
33%
2019
0%, 0% (cum.)†
2018
|78%
2018
|58%, 52% (cum.)†
2018
|33%
2019
|0%, 0% (cum.)†
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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