Randy Maggard

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Randy Maggard


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 38


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Randy Maggard websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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