

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
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
2018
100%
2017-18
A+
2017
95%, 95% (cum.)†
2017-18
70%
2018
|100%
2017-18
|A+
2017
|95%, 95% (cum.)†
2017-18
|70%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
|F
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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