Susan Valdes

Democrat | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Susan Valdes


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 64


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Susan Valdes websitesSusan Valdes phones Susan Valdes emailFacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

A.P. Leto Comprehensive High School, Tampa, High School, 1982

Nova Southeastern Unversity, Ft. Lauderdale, BA, 2012

Manhattan College, Bronx, MS, 2018

WORK & MILITARY

N/A

N/A

AFFILIATIONS

National School Boards Association Council of Urban Boards, Steering Committee Member, National School Board Association Hispanic Caucus

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Florida House of Representative District 62, 2018-Present

Hillsborough County Public Schools Board Member, 2004-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Hillsborough County Commission, 2002

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


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.
LIBERAL (9)

Florida AFL-CIO

Florida Education Association

Equality Florida Action PAC

Florida Planned Parenthood PAC

Ruth's List Florida

OTHER (3)

Florida Realtors

*Hillsborough Fire Action PAC

*Hillsborough County Firefighters Local 2294

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

AFL-CIO, FEA, Ruth's List, Emily's List, Firefighters,

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Bill Oberndorf (2021)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2019)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)

American Association of School Administrators (2018)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2022)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2012)

Citizens for Integrity in Government (2016)

Florida Alliance for Better Government (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe in a woman's reproductive rights and the ability for her to make her own healthcare decisions alongside her doctor, spouse, and faith leader. To force births on young girls and women in the case of rape or incest, or human trafficking is absurd!

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Did not answer

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Did not answer

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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Under what circumstances can government close churches?

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HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

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I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

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IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

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I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Did not answer

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

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ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer

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