Tom Lee

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tom Lee


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 20


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Tom Lee websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, AA, 1982

University of Tampa, Tampa, BS, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

Sabal Homes of Florida, Vice President & Director, 34

Licensed Realtor, 34

Bank of Tampa, Advisory Board Member, Brandon, 11

AFFILIATIONS

Florida Constitutional Revision Commission, Member, 2018, Presidential Elector

Member, 2004, A Kids Place, Board of Directors, Present

Tampa Bay History Museum, Board of Directors, Present, Center Place Fine Arts and Cultural Center

Board of Directors, 1998-2006, Brandon Regional Hospital, Board of Trustees, 1998-2003

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Florida Senator 2012-present, 6

Florida Senator 1996-2006, 10

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

CFO, State of Florida (defeated), 2006

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (4)

John Stemberger, Pres., Florida Family Action

National Federation of Independent Business Florida

National Rifle Association

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

OTHER (5)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida

Associated Industries of Florida

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Medical Association

Florida Realtors

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)

Dennis Baxley

Dennis ross

Gus Michael Bilirakis

Jack Latvala

James W. (J. W.) Grant

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Associated Builders and Contractors

Florida Conservative Alliance

Florida Leadership Committee

Freedom Democracy Fund

Innovate Florida


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

International Association of Firefighters

National Education Association

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Strongly 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

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.

Strongly Agree

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.

Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree

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

Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Under the strictest of circumstances, such as life of the mother.

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

Our Founding Fathers recognized that humanity is imperfect and that power corrupts and a system of checks and balances was necessary.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God fearing. Pro family.

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.

I have a fundamental belief in limited government, that free and competitive markets work best, that freedom requires accountability and personal responsibility. Serving as a Senator and Senate President, I have routinely championed and supported limited government and free and competitive markets.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Florida has consistently lowered its unemployment rate. Growing the economy.

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

The economics of this question are very difficult. The best answer to begin with is competition, price transparency and the reduction of regulations.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The US economy is currently in the 9th year of an economic expansion and Florida is well positioned for continued growth. However, the state must continue to diversify its economy, invest in infrastructure, retain a competitive tax rate and regulatory climate, and develop a better educated workforce.

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

Through my business and community experience. Additionally, previously serving as Senate President, Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senate Judiciary Chair and most recently as a member of the Constitutional Revision Commission.

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

tom@votetomlee.com

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

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