

Scott E. Cepicky
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Scott E. Cepicky
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 64
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, History, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Commission, 2010-2014
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Maury County Mayor, 2014
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Marsha Blackburn
*Stand For Health Freedom
*Patriot Parents
Tennessee Voter Guide
OTHER (1)
*Tennessee Employees Action Movement PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
Incumbent candidate Scott Cepicky VoteSmart Key Votes
and VoteSmart Ratings and Endorsements
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
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.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower taxes when we have a surplus in state government making sure to keep the burden of taxes as low as possible
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
internal government operations. i believe they are to bloated.
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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None it is a parents choice
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Educate our students on the true nature of Islam as a religion
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
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?
Anyone who will do it legally through the process we have in place
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
We need to fix our public schools first and then have other options available.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We have already made it harder in Tennessee to commit voter fraud. Our elections are sacred and must be protected.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No i believe there will always be biased people. Education can solve that problem.
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?
Provide infrastructure to keep the ability of business to flourish
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).
Please see the bills i have carried and cosponsored in the General Assembly.
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 believe we can have a Tennessee that will lead the nation in education. We need to focus on the basics and fundamentals of education. A well educated citizen will yield better benefits in our society.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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