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


Links

Chuck Clemons websites FacebookX

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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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