Andy Blalock
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andy Blalock
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Alabama, Florence, Bachelors, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
National Rifle Association, Member, Madison County Young Republicans
Member, Log Cabin Republicans, Member/Endorsed
Alabama GOP, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Log Cabin Republicans
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Log Cabin Republicans (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey:
https://ballotpedia.org/Andy_Blalock
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In circumstances of rape or incest
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
We MUST keep church and state separate. When the federal government has any say over an entity the entity is regulated and ruined. Protect religious freedom!
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C. We have a border crisis and should be focusing on securing our own nation!
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We need a POTUS who can create a more stable resolve with China and put America First again.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We MUST have the strongest military in the world. So strong that they think twice about harming us. We MUST pass immigration reform using my 20 point plan on my website. We need an intelligence agency that works for Americans, not covers up the tyranny of our corrupt politicians.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER!
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.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
This is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
Cap rate of spending to inflation No more bailouts or entitlements Pass a balanced budget
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I support the Fair Tax! It would eliminate the income tax and have a spending tax. This allows Americans to decide when and how they are giving money to the government. The government already taxes Americans to death literally! A Fair Tax would also allow government to reduce spending on unnecessary staff in the IRS.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I am the only candidate with an immigration reform plan. 20 points on my website at andyblalock.org
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who have been law abiding citizens in their own country, and those who follow our naturalization process. I propose a merit based immigration reform to expedite the naturalization process for immigrants who can contribute positively to our great nation.
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 highlight to the public the key words "conduct consistent with department policy."
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We should be increasing funding to police departments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None! Zero! Zilch!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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
Federal government should be deregulated as much as possible. Individual freedom, free market, and capitalism is important to the success of the American people without interference of government.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://1819news.com/news/item/north-alabama-school-system-drops-mask-mandate-after-call-for-mass-stay-at-home-02-23-2022 https://yellowhammernews.com/openly-gay-gop-al-5-candidate-andy-blalock-rips-disney-caving-to-woke-culture-over-fla-parental-rights-in-education-bill/ https://www.alreporter.com/2021/08/18/andy-blalock-is-running-for-alabamas-5th-congressional-district/ https://www.waaytv.com/news/local-politician-huntsville-teacher-demands-end-to-mask-mandate/article_dbcb4b58-9603-11ec-8415-bbcba1bea444.html
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 am not a career politician. I am a educator of 15 years and a small business owner of 11 years. I am a rancher, professional horse trainer, and youth coach. I have served as director to the National Barrel Horse Association in Alabama's District 1 over 13 North Alabama Counties. As a teacher and small business owner I have received numerous awards for citizenship and my services to community. I am the solutions based candidate; the only candidate with a plan for immigration reform, inflation, government spending, veterans affairs, and education. I have held my opponents accountable in this race just as I will hold congress accountable in Washington. I was the first candidate to sign the pledge to support Term Limits. 80 % of Americans agree with me that when congress is term limited we will see them begin to work for Americans again. I also support cutting a retired congressional members pension. They should have to pay into a 401K just as other Americans. I am the only candidate who called for impeachment of President Biden after the Afghanistan withdrawal. I am the only candidate who has pledged to join the election integrity caucus when in congress. I am the only candidate with plans on my website for making America first again. Elect Andy to congress and you'll be sending a hard working representative to Washington who knows the issues that need resolved. I won't wait for a poll to identify the issues like my opponents do.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
All citizens should feel safe in America. There are only two genders: Male and Female! Grooming should not be allowed in any school system. I support Governor DeSantis Parental Rights In Education Bill in Florida. More states should adopt the same bill. It is not discrimination, it is freedom of choice to parents when their children learn about these issues.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a divisive partisan pitch by the Democrats to obtain votes. Republicans are inclusive and supportive of individual freedom. These ideas should not be taught in school.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born and raised Christian. I am not the "perfect person" but I am the honest and transparent candidate who lives by the principle to "do unto others as you want done to you." I want America to know exactly who they are electing; an honest leader who LOVES America and will fight for religious freedom and protect and defend our constitution. I hope Americans are as tired of fake politicians and scandals as I am. Prayer should be allowed in school, and we should NEVER take God off of our currency or out of our Pledge of Allegiance!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I am the only candidate who has pledged to join the election integrity caucus in congress to fight for free and fair elections.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We cannot allow extended early voting or mail in ballots. We should not have our counting machines connected to the internet.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
I love EVERYONE. I have never owned a slave, and not a single person I know has ever served as one. Reparations are a partisan pitch by the left to divide Americans and obtain votes.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The partisan pitch of racism by the left is a threat to domestic security in the United States. We must work together in the Republican party to show the reality of how inclusive we are, and dispel the left's fear narrative that Republicans are racist and America is inherently racist. Division of our people in America weakens us and opens up the ability for other countries to take advantage of the weakness.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I like the idea of green energy, but we must work on obtaining it while we are also energy independent and using American oil! I have a plan for reducing gas prices on my website at andyblalock.org
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
