
Sandra Atkinson
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sandra Atkinson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 4
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Garden City High School, Garden City, Diploma, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Soothing Arts Healing Therapies of Massage & Skin, Destin, 6 months
United States Active Duty Army, Combat Field Army Medic, 6
AFFILIATIONS
FSMTA Sugar Dunes Chapter, Legislative Chairman, Secretary, Chapter LMT of yr, Republican Party of Florida
Twice elected Okaloosa State Committeewoman, The National Rifle Association, lifetime member (once paid off)
Panhandle Patriots, member, Abolish Abortion Florida
member, GOA (Gun owners of America), member
Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee, board member and precinct leader, The Florida American Legion
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Okaloosa County Republican State Committeewoman, 2012-2016
Okaloosa County Republican State Committeewoman, 2014-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Stephanie Feis, mother of coach (RIP) Aaron Feis.
Abolish Abortion Florida
Victor Bean, owner, North Florida Gun & Knife Show
Scott Beaver, President of Beavers Inc
Steven Daher, owner of Daher Construction
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Jayer Williamson (2015)
Matt Caldwell (2018)
Matt Gaetz (2016)
Mel Ponder (2017)
Mike Hill (2013)
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
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?
Never
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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?
Anything they are spending that violates the constitution should be stopped and doesn't benefit Americans.
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?
the govt cant tell the church what to do. It is to protect the church from govt intrusion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Price transparency and access across state lines.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
I think our immigration system needs revamping. It takes entirely to long to become a citizen. It they pass complete vetting then they should be allowed to enter.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian.
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.
The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights are to be followed, Period. Less Govt. in our lives, the better. I believe in freedom, personal responsibility and less taxes.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The oath I took when I joined the Army never expires. I take oaths very seriously. I am honest, ethical and accessible. I have good relationship with tons of people due to my political activity over the last 8 years of non-stop politicking. I have been all over the world and and have seen the over-reach over govt. and the tyranny that came along with it. I have seen candidates and politicians make deals and not abide by their oath and not follow through with their campaign promises. The public has lost faith in the average political. I want to show the public there are real, genuine folks that can make a difference. I am not controllable by promises of money or easily influenced, yet I will work with "the other side of the aisle" if it is for the betterment of my district and state as a whole. So, to answer this question, I would say street smarts and political experience qualifies me to be the next state rep.
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?
If you want to stop politics as usual and the get back to the Constitution, elect me.
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
no more restrictions. There are gun laws that have restricted their rights and I plan to get them repealed.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
repeal unconstitutional gun laws make abortion illegal tougher laws on those who abuse and exploit senior citizens.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No I think domestic terrorism is the problem and antifa is using racism as a veil of their true agenda.
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