

Randy Maggard
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Maggard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 38
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Pasco Hernando Community College, Dade City, AA, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Sonny's Appliances, Vice President, 38
AFFILIATIONS
Southwest FL Water Management District Board, 2011-2019, Chairman 2016-2018, Chair, Republican Party of Pasco County
2006-2014; 2015-2016, Coastal River Basin Board Member, 2004-2010; Vice-Chair 2008-2010
Sonny Maggard Chapter National Wild T, President, Dade City Little League Board of Directors
1993-2001, New Hope Baptist Church, Trustee, 2011-2013
Idlewild Baptist Church, Current Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
STATE HOUSE REP, 2019-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Florida Family Action
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (2)
Associated Industries of Florida PAC
Florida Chamber of Commerce
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
NRA
WEST FLORIDA PBA
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEDERATED MANUFACTURED HOMES
ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Danny Burgess (2014)
Gus Michael Bilirakis (2018)
Jeb Bush (2015)
Matt Caldwell (2017)
State Republican Party Organizations (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (Cabin Hill Road) (2020)
Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)
Limited Govt for a Stronger Florida (2019)
Working Together for Florida (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
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?
NONE
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?
ARMED FORCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING IS SET IN STONE, BUT ALL OTHER BUDGET ITEMS WOULD BE REVIEWED AND REDUCED AS NEEDED.
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.
Strongly 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?
OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. THAT ANYTHING SHOULD ALLOWED TO BE DISCUSSED IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE WITHOUT IT BEING AGAINST THE LAW
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?
FREE MARKET WITH TORT REFORM
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
ANYONE WHO DOES IT LEGALLY AND DOES NOT POSE A THREAT TO OUR COUNTRY
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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.
BORN AGAIN FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND KING
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.
VOTING RECORD
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
SMALL BUSINESS MAN THAT SIGNS BOTH SIDES OF A CHECK
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly 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?
RECLAIM WATER BILL HEALTH CARE SURPRISE BILLING REFORM RURAL ROADS PROJECT
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
OUR COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON THAT "ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL" ANY RACISM COULD BE A THREAT TO OUR COUNTRY .
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