

Joe Wicker
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Wicker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 59
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, BA, 2000
Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, AS, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Captain, 2002-2008
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Brandon, Member/Tithe, LifeCare of Brandon
Donor, Kiwanis Club of Brandon, Member/Donor
Hillsborough County Republican Party, Precinct Committeeman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative District 59, 2012
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Personhood Florida Pro-Life PAC
OTHER (1)
Florida Chamber of Commerce
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Representative Ross Spano
Commissioner Stacy White
Commissioner Al Higginbotham
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Chris Latvala
Marco Rubio
Ross Spano
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Conservative Principles for Florida
Florida Committee for Conservative Leadership
National Federation of Independent Business
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.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
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.
Strongly 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."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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?
None
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Their keen understanding of human nature. The sinful nature of man to gradually seek to control one another through force of government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
1 Timothy 2:5
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.
I've never held office and therefore don't have a public record. However, you can go to my website. Talk with anyone who knows me or call me yourself.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Leave people and businesses alone.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Let the private sector operate. Let insurance be sold competitively in any state. Get rid of Obamacare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The governments proper role is to provide certainty around private property rights, lower taxes, less regulations and provide a court system for individuals and businesses to settle disputes. Governments shouldn't pick winners and losers.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have worked in a large company and now I own a small business. I understand how government hinders job and wage growth. I work in healthcare which is an area of growing concern for our state and country. My military service reinforces my understanding of how our country is special and I plan to do what I can to keep it that way!
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
My personal email is joewickerfl@gmail.com or reach me at 813-310-0141. Please call anytime.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I support term limits or self term limiting where necessary. We need to stop electing politicians that have spent more time running for and serving in office than they have doing anything else!
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