

Dennis Baxley
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Baxley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 12
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Florida State University, Tallahassee, BS, 1974
Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, AS, 1975
College of Central Florida, Ocala, AA, 1972
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Belleview Rotary, past President, Dunnellon Lions Club
Marion County Farm Bureau
Marion County Children's Alliance, Board Member, The Vine Community Chruch
Elder
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Florida State Representative, 13
Florida Senate, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
100%
2017-18
A+
2017
87%, 92% (cum.)†
2017-18
85%
2018
|100%
2017-18
|A+
2017
|87%, 92% (cum.)†
2017-18
|85%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Florida Right to Life PAC
National Federation of Independent Business Florida
Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC
OTHER (6)
Associated Industries of Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Medical Association
Florida Realtors
Florida Retail Federation PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Florida Right to Life
Christian Family Coaliton
Florida Family Policy Council
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (37)
Aaron Bean
Adam Hasner
Adam Putnam
Blaise Ingoglia
Carlos Lopez-Cantera
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
Aaron Bean
Associated Builders and Contractors
Charlie Stone
Daniel Webster
David Simmons
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
American Association of School Administrators
Bill Montford
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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?
Human life begins at conception, ends with natural death and should be legally protected at every stage.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Sinful nature of man.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a born again Christian, with a biblical worldview.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting record in Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Economic Growth.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Block grant medicade funds for the State to experiment with different models.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Reduce regulation, lower taxes.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Graduated, Florida State University - BA, 1974. Miami-Dade Community College - AS, 1975 House of Representatives, 2000-2007, 2010-2016 Florida Senate, 2016-present
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
denniskbaxley@gmail.com 352-843-6750
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer
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