Rick Scott

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rick Scott


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Senator


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Rick Scott websites
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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (24)

Senate Conservatives Fund

Campaign for Working Families

Club for Growth

Huck PAC

National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Federal PAC

OTHER (4)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Forestry Association - TREE PAC

Miami Young Republicans

*ABC Florida East Coast

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (71)

Cornyn Victory Committee (2023)

Deb Fischer (2023)

John Barrasso (2023)

John Cornyn (2023)

Josh Hawley (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (109)

Club for Growth (2024)

Senate Conservatives Action (2024)

Senate Conservatives Fund (2024)

Americans for Prosperity (2019)

Florida Speaks (2018)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

America Votes (2018)

International Longshoremens Association (2014)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2014)

Walt Disney Company (2014)

WINPAC (2014)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

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Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

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iVoterGuide Notes:

"After the Florida Supreme Court approved the abortion amendment for November’s ballot, Scott said in a statement that he believes in 'reasonable limits placed on abortion' and is focused on ensuring that in vitro fertilization treatments are protected and adoptions are more affordable." source

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

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ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Rick Scott said in a statement: "There's no need to lift the debt ceiling if Congress lives within its means, stops the reckless spending and balances the budget." 

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

From Rick Scott's 12-point plan to Rescue America: "Americans will not be required to go against their core values and beliefs in order to conform to culture or government. "We will reject both the roots and the adherents of cancel culture in America." "Every American will be free to live out their religious convictions in the public square, not only in the home or a place of worship." (see point 10 on page 52)


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

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IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

"Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio led their colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden encouraging the administration to resume and expand construction of the border wall." source

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

"'I proudly support the gay community in Florida and across the nation and will aggressively fight any attempt to take away the ability for same-sex couples to marry and live their dreams in our great country.'" source

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

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iVoterGuide Notes:

Sen. Scott posted on X: "Men don’t belong in women’s sports, bathrooms or locker rooms. Glad the Supreme Court overturned the Biden-Harris admin’s radical Title IX rewrite that would’ve set female athletes back for decades."


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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ABOUT YOU

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

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What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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