Chuck Clemons Sr

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chuck Clemons Sr


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 21


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Chuck Clemons Sr websites FacebookXInstagram

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

2019

96%, 95% (cum.)


2017

90%, 90% (cum.)


2017-18

B

2019

|

96%, 95% (cum.)


2017

|

90%, 90% (cum.)




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Marco Rubio

OTHER (3)

Associated Industries of Florida PAC

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Senator Marco Rubio

Sheriff Bobby Schultz

Florida International Assoc of Firefighters

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Medical Association PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Adam Putnam (2017)

Clifford Bundy Stearns, Sr. (2010)

Elizabeth W. Porter (2008)

Keith Perry (2011)

Matt Caldwell (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)

21st Century Public Servant (2018)

67 Florida (2016)

Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (Cabin Hill Road) (2020)

Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)

Conservatives For Effective Government (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Clovis Watson Jr. (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Protection of Mother’s life, rape and incest.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Each year this exercise occurs during the budget deliberations. The priorities and cuts are dependent on the situation and circumstances current to the budget year. Events like hurricanes, school shootings and can immediately force a reprioritization in any year. Fortunately in Florida we are REQUIRED to have a balanced budget EVERY YEAR.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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.

Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

There will be no state sponsored religion. Citizens have a right to worship as they like without government interference.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

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

I strongly believe in market based solutions, transparency in cost and competition. I have successfully fought for and supported the lowering of prescription drug cost in Florida. I have championed appropriations for the ACORN clinic in North Florida for several years, I assisted in bringing a medical clinic to Gilchrist County.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

People who follow the current immigration laws.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus Christ is my lord and savior.


ABOUT YOU

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.

4 year voting record

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

30 years of community volunteerism in this district and 4 years of holding this office.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

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

Please review my voting record at www.myFloridahouse.gov


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I support the second amendment and believe citizens have the right to protect themselves.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Education Environment Agriculture

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

There are many threats to domestic security but I strongly believe in the rule of law. Radicals who wish to overthrow or take down the US government and our way of life are the biggest threat to liberty and freedom. Racism is bad period.

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