

Alex Andrade
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alex Andrade
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, BS, 2011
University of Florida, Gainesville, JD, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
University of West Florida, Adjunct Professor, 2017-2018
Moore, Hill and Westmoreland, P.A., Attorney, 2014-2018
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church of Pensacola, Member, Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
Policy Committee Chair, onbikes Pensacola, Founding Board Member
1st Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, Commissioner, Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council
Board Member, Pensacola Young Professionals, Legal Counsel
Escambia Bar Association, Board Member, Escambia Young Lawyers Division
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association
OTHER (1)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward
Rep. Frank White
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford
Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Frank White
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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
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.
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 Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Disagree
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.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
ONLY where the life of the mother is in imminent danger.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The desire to accumulate power and control, and the tendency towards tribalism among like minded individuals.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a sinner, and Christ, as the perfect(yet fully human) Son of God, died for my sins.
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.
Governor Scott appointed me to the 1st Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Governor Scott seeks and appoints humble, conservative commissioners who believe in the limited roles our judges should play in the overarching system of justice in Florida.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Government should lower barriers to entry for employers, increase economic opportunity through infrastructure improvements and provide efficient and targeted workforce training in desired industries.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Targeted expansion of services for medical professionals in medically under-served areas would be a good start in making sure medical care is provided to those who need it.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Limiting its interference and focusing on perfecting its core functions in public infrastructure, criminal and civil justice, workforce training and regulation.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a member of Pensacola Young Professionals, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and an Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association Board Member, I am heavily involved in civic and professional organizations throughout House District 2. A graduate of the University of Florida and inductee in the University of Florida Hall of Fame, I work as a lawyer for Moore, Hill & Westmoreland, P.A., and was appointed by Governor Scott to the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. I have spent time serving in the 1st Circuit State Attorney’s office as a CLI prosecuting domestic violence, and have served in Governor Scott’s administration as a Gubernatorial Fellow. I am a founding board member of onbikes Pensacola, Inc. and am an adjunct professor at the University of West Florida in the legal studies department.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Alex@VoteAndrade.com; 850-462-4776
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My personal beliefs are founded in my upbringing and personal Christian faith. When it comes to governance and public policy, I will always seek advice, and I am humble enough to listen to opposing views. I believe our Founders developed a system that allows for civil discourse in order to share ideas and reach critical decisions. I believe that the best policy is developed after thoughtful civil discourse.
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