

Toby Overdorf
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Toby Overdorf
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 83
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Union College, Schenectady, NY, BS- Bio, 1991
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, MS - Bio, 1999
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, MBA, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Christ Fellowship Church, Ministry Team, Kaleo School of Biblical Leadership
Graduate, Martin County Republican Exec. Comm, Chairman (former)
Republican Party of Florida, Appointed, Palm City Chamber of Commerce
Ex Oficio, Leadership Florida, Member, former BOD
Kairos Prison Ministry, Member/Volunteer/Leader, Leadership Florida
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Florida House of Representatives, 2018-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Florida Right to Life PAC
OTHER (3)
Associated Industries of Florida PAC
Florida Chamber of Commerce
*Humane Society Legislative Fund
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Florida Right to Life
Florida Chamber
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Ardian Zika (2019)
Carlos Lopez-Cantera (2015)
David Rivera (2009)
Donald Trump (2016)
Elizabeth Fetterhoff (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)
A Bolder Florida (2019)
Alliance For Honest Government (2019)
Anthony Frank Sabatini (2020)
Committee to Protect Florida (2020)
Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (Cabin Hill Road) (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of Teachers (2017)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2018)
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?
The only exception should be the health of the parent.
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.
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?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
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?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Please review my voting record at the Florida House.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a non-denominational Christian.
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