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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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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