Robert "Bobby" Payne

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Verified Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert "Bobby" Payne


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 19


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Robert "Bobby" Payne websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, BS, 1994

NovaSoutheastern University, Fort Lauderdale, MBA, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

United Way of Putnam County, Former Board member and Treasurer 7 years, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

Former Board chair, 24 year Board member, Rotary Sunrise of Palatka, 24 years, former President and board member

Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center, Capital Fundraising Committee and Current Advisory, Timiqua Boy Scouts

Former District Chair and fundraising chair, ARC of Putnam County, Co-chair w wife of the annual fundraisier

SJRSC, Executive Athletic Board, Former President of PHS

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep, District 19, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Florida Right to Life PAC

National Federation of Independent Business Florida

OTHER (3)

Associated Industries of Florida

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

FCMA, NE Florida Builders Assoc., Clay Co Builders

FL Chamber of Comm., AIF, Farm Bureau, NFIB

Florida Right to Life, Liberty Foundation

Americans for Prosperity, Fondation for FL Future

NRA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Keith Perry

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Associated Builders and Contractors

First Coast Conservatives

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

National Federation of Independent Business

State Republican Party Organizations


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

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

International Association of Firefighters

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 Agree

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

Strongly 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 Agree

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, 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?

Health of mother that is likely to result in death, certain cases of incest, rape.

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

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Judeo-Christian, believe in Jesus Chris as our lord and savior.

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.

2017 and 2018 voting record in the Fl House of Representatives

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Increase Economic Development, business and job opportunities, keep taxes low, reduce regulations and minimize government. Additionally, We know not all students are college bound therefore we must train our young work force in Career Tech and VO-Tech opportuniteies to help close the skills gap and put our growing state population to work

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

Did not answer

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Provide a base, infrastructure, transportation

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

37 years of Business experience in Electric Utilitiy Mangement, Masters Degree in Business, years of community service in numerous capacities. Experience, well rounded and diverse subject mastery and passion to make a difference in District 19.

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

Bobby@bobbypayne.net. 386-530-9345

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

Did not answer

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