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


Links

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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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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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