
Eugene S. "Buck" Clarke
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eugene S. "Buck" Clarke
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
Primary
Race
Treasurer
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Hollandale United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America
NRA Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senate (district 22), 2004-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
|43%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Mississippi State Medical Association
Mississippi Association of Realtors
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Roger Wicker (2018)
Thad Cochran (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
ECONOMY
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 a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Remove unnecessary regulations and workforce development.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Remove unnecessary regulations and workforce development.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should create the environment that is attractive to business (lower taxes, less regulation). Also, judicial system in which everyone gets a fair shake.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should create the environment that is attractive to business (lower taxes, less regulation). Also, judicial system in which everyone gets a fair shake.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who 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
Governments should not penalize those who 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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Get rid of Obamacare. Encourage free market competition in healthcare services and the insurance marketplace.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Get rid of Obamacare. Encourage free market competition in healthcare services and the insurance marketplace.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
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
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Biblical values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The rejection of a monarchy and the need for a balanced government to protect God given rights. To provide a government for the people by the people.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong conservative Christian
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The rejection of a monarchy and the need for a balanced government to protect God given rights. To provide a government for the people by the people.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong conservative Christian
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
We have to secure our southern border
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.
We have to secure our southern border
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
40 years private CPA practice - knowledge of State and Federal tax codes 16 years in the State Senate - eight as Appropriations Chairman (handled the budget for the State of Mississippi)
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@buckclarke.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
40 years private CPA practice - knowledge of State and Federal tax codes 16 years in the State Senate - eight as Appropriations Chairman (handled the budget for the State of Mississippi)
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Been married to the former Paula Watkins of West Point, MS for 40 years. Three grown children, four grandchildren.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@buckclarke.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Been married to the former Paula Watkins of West Point, MS for 40 years. Three grown children, four grandchildren.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly 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
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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