Randall H. Patterson

Republican | Mississippi

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Randall H. Patterson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2019


Election

General


Race

State House, Dist. 115


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Randall H. Patterson websites
Randall H. Patterson phones
Facebook

EDUCATION

MGCCC, Perkinston, MS, Associate, 1968

Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, MS, BS, 1971

William Carey, Hattiesburg, MS, Masters, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Patterson Plumbing, Owner, 1972-2004

Mechanical Contracting, Owner, 1972-2004

AFFILIATIONS

Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce, Harrison County Republican Club

City of Biloxi Athletic Hall of Fame

Biloxi Elks Lodge #606, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Athletic

Biloxi Plumbing and Mechanical Board

American Legislative Exchange Council, Mississippi Republicans

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

House seat 115, 16

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

NA

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Federation of Independent Business NFIB Mississippi PAC

OTHER (1)

Mississippi Association of Realtors PAC (MARPAC)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Speaker Gunn

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?

NONE!!


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

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?

Lower taxes!! Cut regulations!

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

NONE


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.

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

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Open it up across state lines!! Get government out of it!!


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.

Strongly 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.

No Answer

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

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?

Christian Faith!!

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I pray daily and put my trust in Christ! I know that He is the answer to all of our problems!!


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.

Check my voting record!!

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have held the office for the last 16 years and have a proven track record for fighting for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and District 115!!

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

228-348-2170

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I did not understand the question to number 11!! We do not need to be teaching sex ed period in our schools!! Let mom and dad teach that at the house!!


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Disagree


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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