

Chuck Clemons
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chuck Clemons
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 21
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, BSAdv, 1979
Florida Gateway College, Lake City, AA, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
University City Kiwanis, President, Fighting Gator Touchdown Club
President, WW Irby PTA, President
Alachua County Public Library Board, Vice-Chairman, Alpha Gamma Rho Ed. Foundation
President, Florida State Fair Authority, Board Member
N. Fl. Regional Planning Council, Board Member, Metropolitan Transportation Plan Council
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Alachua County Commissioner, 1996-2000
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
98%
2017
90%, 90% (cum.)†
2017-18
B
2017-18
80%
2018
|98%
2017
|90%, 90% (cum.)†
2017-18
|B
2017-18
|80%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
|F
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business Florida
OTHER (3)
Associated Industries of Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Florida Realtors
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
PBA
FOP
IAFF- Florida
Gilchrist Sheriff Bobby Schultz
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Adam Putnam
Clifford Bundy Stearns, Sr.
Elizabeth W. Porter
Keith Perry
Matt Caldwell
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
67 Florida
Conservative Principles for Florida
First Coast Conservatives
Florida Roundtable
Jason Brodeur
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Clovis Watson Jr.
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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?
Rape and incest.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many … may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” James Madison
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my 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.
My voting record for the past two sessions
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Lower taxes and job training
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Provide portabilility by allowing companies to write policies across state lines. Mandate companies/providers to publicize the cost for procedures openly so customers can shop for the best value.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Keep taxes low and the government involvement minimized
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
A lifetime of involvement and volunteering in this district. As a Chartered Fincial Consultant, I have the financial experience to understand the complexities of Florida’s 87 billion dollar budget.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Chuck@chuckclemons.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Please review my voting record
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