Chuck Brannan

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chuck Brannan


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 10


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl, BA, 1987

Lake City Community College, Lake City, Fl, AA, 1984

Baker Co. High School, Macclenny, Fl, 1980

WORK & MILITARY

Future Farmers of America, State Secretary, 1980-81

AFFILIATIONS

Macclenny Lions Club, President, Baker County Fair Association

Vice-President, Florida Gateway College Board of Trustees, Chairman

Florida Republican Party, State Executive Committee, Baker County Republican Party

Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Florida State Representative, 2018-Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019

96%, 96% (cum.)

2019

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96%, 96% (cum.)



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*Florida Family Action

Florida Right to Life PAC

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (2)

Associated Industries of Florida PAC

Florida Chamber of Commerce

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Associated Industries of Florida

Florida Professional Firefighters

Florida Fraternal Order of Police

Florida Association of State Troopers

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Adam Putnam (2017)

Chuck Clemons (2016)

National Rifle Association (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Alliance For Honest Government (2019)

Committee to Protect Florida (2020)

Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)

Conservatives for a Better Florida (2019)

Filipino American Republicans (2017)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

American Association of School Administrators (2018)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2018)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2018)

North America's Building Trade Unions (2018)

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.

Strongly 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?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

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

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?

See my record


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.

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

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?

As constitutionally provided in the U.S. Constitution


HEALTHCARE

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

Disagree

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

See my voting record!


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.

Strongly 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?

Those abiding by current law and procedures.


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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Baptist


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?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

See my voting record!

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

See previous entries.. 7th generation Floridian

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?

Pro Gun.. Pro Life.. Anti-Tax Will always vote to keep our state clean and Our fiscal house in order!


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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

None


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly 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?

See my record

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

No. No evidence of that.

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