

Randal "Randy" Kevin Rushing
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randal "Randy" Kevin Rushing
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State House, Dist. 78
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
ECCC, Decatur, 1983
Community College of the Air Force, AA, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
MS Air National Guard, MSGT, 25
AFFILIATIONS
Decatur United Methodist Church, Member, Decatur Volunteer Fire Dept
Member, Decatur Police Dept, Officer
Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Officer, NRA - Life Time Member
Member, Legislative Sportsman's Caucus, Member
Newton County Republican Party, Member, Newton County American Legion Post 89
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Representative, 7 1/2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor of Decatur, 2 1/2
Alderman of Decatur, 3
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
A, A (cum.)†
2016
B
2018
59%, 73% (cum.)†
2019
|A, A (cum.)†
2016
|B
2018
|59%, 73% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
|50%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Mississippi Right To Life
National Federation of Independent Business NFIB Mississippi PAC
OTHER (1)
Mississippi Association of Realtors PAC (MARPAC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
MS Realtor's Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
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
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?
When there is a threat of life to the mother. Other circumstances that threaten the survival of the child and or mother.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Ensure we are Educating and Training our young adults to become productive members of Society.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Provide a healthy environment for industry to start and grow. Encourage and fund, through our Community Colleges, a skills training program.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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.
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.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe we have many available Government funded healthcare opportunities for our Citizens.
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 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
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
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.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
No Answer
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
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?
No Answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Simply put: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Communication can solve most problems. Praying and leading by example to show the Spirit of Jesus.
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 available on line at Mississippi Legislative Website.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Over twenty five years in the MS ANG/US Air Force. Being involved in my local community through volunteering and working as Alderman and Mayor. Currently completing my eighth year in office as a Representative, having been appointed in 2016 as Chairman of Municipalities Committee.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
rrushing@ms.house.gov
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I retired in 2006 from active duty with the MS ANG/US Air Force. I am a small business owner, since 1998. I am a co-owner in a small business that was started in 2018. I am married with 2 daughters, 1 son, and two grandchildren.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
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
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