
Gil Isbell
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gil Isbell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 28
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, BS, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
First United Methodist Church of Attalla, Alabama, Chairman of Administrative Board
Kiwanis Club of Gadsden, Chairman of Flag Program Committee, Past President, Past Kiwanis Foundation Secretary/Treasurer, Past Kiwanis Foundation President
Salvation Army, Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Alabama House of Representatives District 28, 2018-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Alabama House of Representatives District 28, 2022-2026
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) FARMPAC
OTHER (2)
Business Council of Alabama; *National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Alabama Farmers Federation (Alfa); Business Council of Alabama; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); Alabama Credit Union Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Donald Trump (200 ); Jason Lewis (200 ); Joe Collins (200 ); Mitch McConnell (200 ); Thomas H. "Tommy" Tuberville (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Vote record from votesmart
Vote Scorecard from American Conservative Union.
****After candidate evaluations occurred the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama became available
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest or Rape
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
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?
Under NO circumstances
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Yes, but we need to be absolutely sure that the information obtained is correct. I feel the public has been misled many times through the years because of politics surrounding situations.
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
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.
Healthcare should be provided to low income individuals. The income level should be determined through a study made up of business, government, healthcare and other groups of interest.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It should be personal responsibility.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
There should be an in depth analysis to minimize IRS involvement and how to lower taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Across the board
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Individuals that follow US immigration law. However, when the US goes into a country for whatever reason, individuals assisting the US should be allowed to opportunity to come to the US but follow US immigration law.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
There is a balance for all to exist. However, if there are lower income areas that produce low academic standards and/or test scores, opportunities should be made available if the public schools do nothing to change. Bring in a certified team of administrators and/or teachers to improve results could be one alternative. Or allow a school system to start a charter school. I believe in home schools.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
However, if a law enforcement officer breaks the law themselves they should not be immune.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
The funds are needed for mental health and community programs but should come from other sources.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Do not allow people that have committed specified crimes to have guns. In most cases where one person shoots another, they don't have a permit. I believe in Constitutional Carry following the proper background check.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
It isn't the manufacturer, it is the person who pulls the trigger who should be responsible. We are the United States of the Offended. We sue for anything. Individuals should take personal responsibility.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Oversee and regulate, not control. Provide a civilized structure for individuals the right to be free and live as they wish as long as it doesn't cause harm or destruction to others.
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).
Social Media, Mailers, and voting record
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?
I legislate to help citizens first, businesses next and government last. I serve the citizens.
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.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I believe we each answer to God, each person has a choice. The Government should not have a say in the matter.
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. I believe Christianity teaches values of good over evil. We all must answer to God in the end.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Make Alabama State laws where all have the opportunity to vote but strict enough deter abuse and cheating the system.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a state of mind. The narrative is controlled by 10% on the right and 10% on the left. The silent majority of 60%-80% is close in beliefs and actions.
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.
There is a balance. You have people on both sides. As technology improves, we are able to evolve and make changes but over time. An example is petroleum. It is used to manufacture many products beside used to produce gasoline. WE CANNOT just change in one day. Take carbon capture technology, it is evolving and will have a significant impact in years to come. People need to educate themselves on these subjects and many more and not believe everything they see on Facebook or the internet.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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