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


Links

Ricky Shirah websites
Facebook

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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