Geraldine F. Thompson

Democrat | Florida

Candidate Profile

Verified Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Geraldine F. Thompson


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 44


Incumbent

No


Links

Geraldine F. Thompson websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Florida State Universitu, Tallahassee, Fl, MS, 1973

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl, B. Ed, 1970

Miami Dade College, Miami, Fl, A. A, 1968

WORK & MILITARY

Florida Legislature, Legislative Aide, 1970

Orange County Public Schools, Classroom Teacher, 1974-1980

Valencia College, Asst. To President, 1980-2004

Florida Legislature, Legislator, 2006- 2016

AFFILIATIONS

NAACP, Member, Urban League

Member, Classroom Teachers Assoc., Member

Natal Black Caucus of State Legislators, Executive Board Member, Florida Black Caucus of State Legislators

Member, PAST, Inc., Founder and Board Member

Holocaust Resource and Education Center, Board Member, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2006-2012

State Senator, 2012-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S Congress, 2016

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida

Florida AFL-CIO

Ruth's List Florida

Service Employees International Union Florida State Council

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

AFL-CIO IBEW, FEA, Progressive Caucus, Environment

Mayor Rusty Johnson, Mayor Kathy Stark,

Senator Randolph Bracy, Senator Victor Torres

Comm. Sal Ramos, Comm.Rick Pollend

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Associated Builders and Contractors

Florida Leadership Committee


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

ActBlue

Alan Grayson

Amy Mercado

Andrew Gillum

Barack Obama

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (18)

ActBlue

Al Lawson

Alan Grayson

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

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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.

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Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

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Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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

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

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

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More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

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

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

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

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People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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

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

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The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

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Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

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

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I support sanctuary cities.

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I support the death penalty.

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Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

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

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

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

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I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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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?

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

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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

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

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What role should government play in boosting the economy?

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

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

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

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