Lou Minnis
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lou Minnis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Columbus East High, Columbus, OHio, HS Diploma, 1974
Luther Rice College/Seminary, Lithonia GA, BAR, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sheriff, 21
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Daniel Webster
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
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.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that it should be the decision of the Patient and their doctor.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to look at some of the regulations that can be reduced that are obsolete.
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.
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.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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 government dose not have the right to make rules for any religious organization.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Yes I would if it's in my scope of work to make it available to the public.
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.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal Immigration has always been the way of the United States. It needs to be done legally. The slipping in the backdoor is not the way that you should become a citizen of this country.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian in the reference to the Bible under Romans 10:9 , being Born Again.
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.
I have been a part of the Republican Party since the late 70's> I was a part of the Orange County Republican Executive Committee in the 1990's
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a 4 year College Degree, I served more than 20 years in Law Enforcement here in Central Florida. I have owned and run businesses and currently the Director of a Business in West Central Florida. I know that I have the experience and the Leadership skills to meet the needs of the community that I will represent.
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?
I intend to represent the people and be there on their behalf. I feel that my record shows that from my service to this community. I want to help brings us back to a state of a thriving economy. I will work with this community.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to be responsible gun owners. I am not for adding additional restrictions on gun owners.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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?
1. Law Enforcement Reform (meaningful) 2. Help businesses reopen and start the economy. 3. School Choice and Safety for our children (I'm a former SRO)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has been use to ignite emotions in today's society. There is racism in our society, but willful neglect and criminal activity is not directly attributed to racism. People need to be accountable for their actions. My goal is to help produce Laws that will address the criminal activity that we are seeing.Then punish those who violate and break those laws.
