

Frank Ruff Jr.
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Frank Ruff Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 15
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Univ. of Richmond, Richmond, Va
WORK & MILITARY
Army National Guard, 70-76
AFFILIATIONS
Clks. Presbterian Church, Elder, Clks. Chamber of Commerce
President, Roanoke River Basin Assc., Vice President
Va. Retail Merchants Assc., board member, Mecklenburg Co. Republicans
Chairman, Va. GOP State Central Comm., member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Va Senate, 2000
Va House of Delegates, 1994-2000
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Meck. Board of Supervisors, 1987-91
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2018
96%
2017
92%
2018-19
83%
2016
83%, 82% (cum.)†
2018
74%, 80% (cum.)†
2018
80%, 60% (cum.)†
2019
|100%
2018
|96%
2018-19
|83%
2016
|83%, 82% (cum.)†
2018
|74%, 80% (cum.)†
2018
|80%, 60% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
60%
2018
60%
2013
50%
2016
40%, 37% (cum.)†
2017
29%
2016-17
25%
2012
0%
2018
|60%
2018
|60%
2013
|50%
2016
|40%, 37% (cum.)†
2016-17
|25%
2012
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Federation of Independent Business Virginia
Virginia Citizens Defense League PAC (VCDL PAC)
OTHER (3)
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC
Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance
Virginia REALTORS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
Amanda Chase (2015)
David Alan "Dave" Brat (2018)
David R. Suetterlein (2015)
Emily M. Brewer (2017)
Glen Sturtevant (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance (2018)
Good Fund (2007)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2015)
National Rifle Association (2011)
Opportunity Virginia PAC (2011)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Betting on Virginia Jobs (2019)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of mother Reported cases of rape
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of mother Reported cases of rape
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
Strongly Disagree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Encourage businesses to grow grow and expand through good public policy and work recruit new businesses allow
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Encourage businesses to grow grow and expand through good public policy and work recruit new businesses allow
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Eliminating stumbling blocks set by government at every level Promoting our assets outside the state.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Eliminating stumbling blocks set by government at every level Promoting our assets outside the state.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow the public to by the policy that suits their family, just as we do in auto insurance and life insurance.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow the public to by the policy that suits their family, just as we do in auto insurance and life insurance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man by nature is flawed in the belief that their desires are the most important. With this weakness, laws are needed to prevent individuals or groups from taking from the property and the rights of others
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that I have been saved by the grace of God. I believe in following the Golden Rule, respecting others and their rights.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Man by nature is flawed in the belief that their desires are the most important. With this weakness, laws are needed to prevent individuals or groups from taking from the property and the rights of others
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that I have been saved by the grace of God. I believe in following the Golden Rule, respecting others and their rights.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting record 7 years in the House, 19 years in the Senate
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Voting record 7 years in the House, 19 years in the Senate
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
50 years of business experience with much of that as the owner of small businesses having to make payroll and paying bills. 29 years representing constituents at both the local and state levels
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Sen.ruff@verizon.net. 434-374-5129
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
50 years of business experience with much of that as the owner of small businesses having to make payroll and paying bills. 29 years representing constituents at both the local and state levels
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Sen.ruff@verizon.net. 434-374-5129
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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