Tony Eldon
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tony Eldon
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, BA, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
School District of Manatee County, AVID Teacher, 1
BLKThought LLC, CEO, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Manatee DEC, Pizza and Politics Chair, Black Lives Matter
Activist, Manatee County Teacher's Union, Member
USF SCATTER (Teacher Honor Society), Member, Iglesia La Verdad
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Florida Planned Parenthood PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Manatee Environmental Caucus
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a man, this is something I would defer to the women influences in my life, as I don't believe it correct for me as a man to make decisions about a women's body, especially when there a no laws in place regulating a man's body.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
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?
The amount of money spent on imprisoning Floridians, rather tan spend so much keeping people in, we should enact reforms to our current system that encourages recidivism rather than tries to stop it.
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.
No Answer
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That religious values shouldn't influence the government or policy making.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would advocate for Medicare expansion which would ultimately save the state almost a billion dollars over 5 years.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
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.
No Answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Specifically speaking toward refugees fleeing their native countries due to persecution and unsafe environments, I believe they should be allowed in.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian man
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?
Somewhat Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
You can view my platform here, tonyforflorida.com.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I was trained in Social Science Education by the University of South Florida. I was trained in business and entrepreneurship and started my own business and have done business with over a hundred other businesses and individuals after less than 8 months. All the experiences I have gained in my life will be called on when making decisions.
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 have any questions you can contact me at tonyforflorida@gmail.com and you can look at my website/donate at tonyforflorida.com
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
No Answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Red flags laws, Keeping the gun buying age limit to 21 and older
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
The Electoral College should be abolished.
No Answer
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Covid+Healthcare Education Policing+Criminal Justice In no particular order
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, every time a mass shooting occurs with a race based motive, it is a terrorist attack against the US. One of the founding principles of the nation is freedom for everyone and the pursuit of happiness, racism seeks to undermine that exact principle.
