
Ricky Shirah
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ricky Shirah
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 39
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Kathleen High School, LAKELAND, 72
Hillsbrough Community, Plant City
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
F F A Foundation, Kathleen Lion Club
Kwanis Club Lakeland
First Baptist Church at the Mall
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Democratic Women's Club of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Darren Soto Congressman
Pat Schroeder past Congresswoman
Florida Democrat Women Organization
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
International Union of Operating Engineers
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
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 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.
Neutral
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.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Neutral
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Neutral
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Neutral
I support sanctuary cities.
Neutral
I support the death penalty.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and incest. The decision of abortion should be made between the Dr and the Patient.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and incest. The decision of abortion should be made between the Dr and the Patient.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Constitution primarily was to protect the ordinary citizen from excessive use of the Government.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Constitution primarily was to protect the ordinary citizen from excessive use of the Government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong Christian beliefs. Southern Baptist.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong Christian beliefs. Southern Baptist.
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?
Moderate
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
There are certain issues I would be considered a conservative . But different issues that are good for the people and I think are best for the people I could be in the middle of the road.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
There are certain issues I would be considered a conservative . But different issues that are good for the people and I think are best for the people I could be in the middle of the road.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
JOBS !!!!
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
JOBS !!!!
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support Medicaid for all.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support Medicaid for all.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The roll of the government is to provide stability for the financial sector.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The roll of the government is to provide stability for the financial sector.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As being born here in Polk county and being a Florida Native I have seen the changes in this great state. I know the issues as far as transportation and the water issues that we face today , I want to protect Central Florida for mine and your Grandchildren.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As being born here in Polk county and being a Florida Native I have seen the changes in this great state. I know the issues as far as transportation and the water issues that we face today , I want to protect Central Florida for mine and your Grandchildren.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Electshirah@gmail.com 863 687 0630
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Florida is the only place I have ever lived and the only place that I will live. Have been here 64 years and I am asking everyone to VOTE ON NOV 6.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Electshirah@gmail.com 863 687 0630
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Florida is the only place I have ever lived and the only place that I will live. Have been here 64 years and I am asking everyone to VOTE ON NOV 6.
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