
Mark MacLean
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark MacLean
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, B.B.A., 1984
Mercer University School of Law, Macon, FL, J.D., 1992
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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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Northeast Florida Builders Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Northeast Florida Builder's Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Aaron Bean
National Republican Congressional Committee
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Election of judges by the people for a definite term of office is the best way to select judges.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry into the country.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
There should be a strict constitutional spending limit for state and local governments that would tie the rate of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
Free-market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
Where minor children are involved, divorce laws should be reformed to include mutual consent of both parents and an increased waiting period, unless there is fault or abuse.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings.
Disagree
Business owners should be required by law to bake cakes, provide flower arrangements, etc., for same-sex weddings, even when these activities would infringe on their sincerely-held religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.
Strongly Disagree
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
First, the Founders recognized the fallen nature of mankind, and therefore recognized the likelihood and propensity of human institutions, especially governments, to seek greater and greater power through the course of time. Secondly, the Founders recognized that government was subject to God, and that fundamental rights proceed and are given from God, they are not granted or created by governments.
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court, Industry, Academia, Media, Professional Sports.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The only time abortion should be permitted is when the life of the mother is at risk.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a sinner saved by the grace of God through Jesus Christ. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was 14 years old. However, much earlier in my life, even some of my earliest memories, are being aware of God's presence and action and involvement in my life. As a very young child, I often had long discussions about God with the woman who helped my Mom with taking care of our house. That woman’s name was Leola Thomas, and she was truly a person filled with the Spirit of God. I have attended various denominational and non-denominational Christian churches throughout my life. I have always had a sense that God was involved with my life, and that He was drawing me to Himself. I am currently a member and deacon at Southside Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I am proud to call myself a conservative. I may not have any political experience to show my ideology, but I have a great deal of life experience that I believe roots me in my principles. As a business owner I experienced first hand just how hard it is for a business to keep the doors open. As a father I have fought for better education for my kids in various school advisory councils. I believe that this kind of experience is necessary in Tallahassee.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
mark@votemaclean.com (904) 3992829
Additional comment from candidate:
I appreciate the opportunity to provide information about myself and my campaign. I would be honored to have your support on August 30th.
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