

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
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
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 (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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