Scott Cepicky

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Scott Cepicky


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 64


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Scott Cepicky websites
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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, History, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, Board Member, Maury County Cattlemen’s Association

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Commission, 2010-2014

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Maury County Mayor, 2014

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Tennessee Right to Life

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Tennessee

OTHER (2)

Americans For Prosperity-Tennessee

*Americans For Prosperity (AFP Action) Wisconsin

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Americans For Prosperity

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Only under extreme life threatening measure to the mother. I have supported the Right to Life amendment to our abortion law.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

I oppose abortion unless the doctor has found extreme life threatening circumstances to the mother.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe the market will set the value of the individual. Artificially setting a minimum wage to high under mines the free market.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

They should not close churches

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C we have one of the best state health care services in the country. Tenn Care is a flagship program.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None, that should be the decision of the individual or the parent of the minor child.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is one of our strongest allies in the Middle East. We must support them both militarily and with trade.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree

I carried the Governors bill to bring school choice to the entire state of Tennessee


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and a Jew. I believe we have an obligation to share our beliefs with others and live then everyday of life. Leading by Christian example will heal our country.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No I believe we have legislated racism out of law and society. What individuals believe will take time to educate them that everyone is created equal.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

I carried this piece of legislation making Tennessee the first in country with this type of legislation.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A and C are the position I take in regards to Energy.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Fossil Fuels


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To be as small as possible nad least intrusive to the citizens it represents

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?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

I was a co=sponsor of this legislation.

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