
Colin McArthur
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Colin McArthur
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Kenyon College, Gambier, BA, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
Golden Field Properties, CFO, Founder, 3
Critical Materials Corporation, VP, 2
Spoton, Social Media Manager, 1
American Conservatory Theater, Assistant Director, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Wounded Warrior Project, Contributor, United Way
Contributor, American Red Cross, Contributor, Volunteer
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast FL, Contributor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast FL
Contributor, Episcopal Church, Contributor, Volunteer
Catholic Church, Contributor, Volunteer, NRA-ILA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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?
Rules relating to abortion laws should be left to the states.
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.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Everything other than essential infrastructure, law enforcement, medical first responders, fire safety, and our military.
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.
Neutral
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?
I believe in religious freedom, as well as the freedom of the individual. Government should not be dictating rules for religious organizations.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A competitive and transparent marketplace for medical care rather than government mandate, which also provides a safety net for the less fortunate.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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?
I believe in a merit based immigration system that addresses the needs of America's economy.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Christian who tries his best to live by the Golden Rule.
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 am a registered Republican who strongly supports religious liberty, free speech and the 2nd amendment.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a business person, not a career politician. I can bring a fresh, practical perspective to creating bipartisan solutions to local issues.
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?
You can get to know more about me and my platform at https://www.colinforjax.com
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am not in favor of imposing additional restrictions because they have not been shown to be effective in protecting public safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
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?
Economy Education Increased Individual Liberty
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
In large part, America has already achieved Dr. Martin Luther King's dream, but any violent radical group, including those with racist beliefs could pose a domestic security threat if advocating violence.
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