
Saulis Banionis
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Saulis Banionis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 93
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Ross University, Plantation, MD, 2001
University of Illinois, Chicago, BS, 1996
Miami University, Oxford, BS, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
US Army National Guard, E4, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Journey Church, Member, Life Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
LIBERAL (2)
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association
HISPAC Hispanic Political Action Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Palm Beach Police Benevolent Association
HISPAC Hispanic Political Action Committee
Republican Liberty Caucas
FSIPP-Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Lizbeth Benacquisto (2009)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Jane Justice (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Freedom Voter Guide Survey.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
rape, incest, imminent threat of death to the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
many
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
extensive
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People that legally follow the immigration laws in place
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian with conservative values and beliefs. My faith is very private, but I thank God every day for the blessings he has given to me an my family.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Clean voter roles, mandatory ID, etc
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited and defined role of government is to protect the freedoms of the people enshrined in the Constitution
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
As a 1st generation American I know and respect the sacrifice of all immigrants to our country. My parents emigrated from Europe after World War II after surviving the Nazis and escaping the Communist takeover of Eastern Europe, coming to the US in 1949. I learned the lessons of my parents and worked hard to put myself through college and medical school, while also serving in the military. As a physician, I work to diagnose and heal people. America is in a critical situation, and we are in danger of losing our Republic. I have the skills and training to help save and restore her, but I need your help. It’s time for honest and hard working every day citizens, with pride in our imperfect history, to step up and take our country back from professional politicians and bureaucrats. I am running for public office to be a voice of reason and common sense, in these uncommon times. I will work to protect the American dream for my family, my community, and protect Florida for future generations.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mental illness is the problem, not responsible gun owners. Government needs to do a better job of identifying individuals with mental illness and treating it before they do harm to themselves or others.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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