
Charlotte Meadows
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Charlotte Meadows
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Representative, Dist. 74
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, Accounting, 1984
Univ of South Alabama, Mobile, MBA, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
LEAD Academy Charter School, Board Chair, Mtgy County Republican Executive Committee
member since 2014, AL Republican Executive committee, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County School Board, Montgomery, AL, 2006-2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, ran in 2013, won in 2019, 2019
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama
*Alabama Citizens for Life
OTHER (4)
Alabama Forestry Association ForestPAC
Business Council of Alabama
*Manufacture Alabama
*Alabama Association of Realtors
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
NFIB, BCA, Manufacture. Alabama, Medical Association of Alabama, ACU "Conservative Achievement" award,
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Beth Van Duyne (2000)
David Perdue (2020)
Martha Roby (2010)
Mike Rogers (2014)
Mitt Romney (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Vote record from votesmart
Candidate's survey responses in the Freedom Voter Guide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of 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.
Neutral
If someone is at the end, they should be able to get as much pain meds as needed.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Private businesses shouldn't be required to do anything.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Should be none and never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
stop kissing up to them.
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.
Strongly 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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
AFTER it's been thoroughly researched and vetted.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Cut out all state taxes on groceries.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
State budget is already balanced. We have so much money that we should return some money to the taxpayers.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Anything that is provided for free automatically is less valued.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who our country NEEDS for the expertise that they bring. and who need political asylum
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
only to prohibit felons, those with mental health problems (verified) from owning guns.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Federal - Protect and defend.
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).
https://yellowhammernews.com/get-involved-state-rep-charlotte-meadows-calls-on-parents-to-lobby-for-school-choice/
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?
see website charlottemeadows.org
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.
Christian, strong family values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
IDK
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.
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
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