Shane Abbott

Republican | Florida

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

Shane Abbott


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 5


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Shane Abbott websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

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

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida

Florida Family Action

OTHER (4)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Realtors PAC

Associated Industries of Florida

*ABC Florida East Coast

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

Team DeSantis 2024 (2024)

Ron DeSantis (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

Jimmy Patronis Jr. (2021)

Neal Dunn (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

67 Florida (2024)

Elevating Florida's Future (2023)

Florida Transportation Builders Association (2023)

Venture PAC (2023)

21st Century Public Servant (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Working Together PC (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

Key votes from Vote Smart.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Never elective. Life/Death of mother is when it should be considered

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.

Disagree

We should not allow any abortion surgically or chemically

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.

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?

Free Market should dictate the wage based on demand and skills.

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 shouldn’t. Unless the church has become an illegal cult performing illegal activities

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. But should come with requirements that patient must take responsibility for their health and should have to contribute to society in some manner to have it.

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

School vaccine requirements have been effective over the years and due to increase in illegal immigrants that are unvaccinated we have seen a return of some very old diseases. Other wise government and businesses should not.


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?

Yes. The Bible teaches us to help nd protect them


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


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 since I was 8 and that is what guides me daily


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.

Disagree


EQUALITY

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

The media portrayal that racism is so prevalent and is only one direction is starting to cause more tension domestically.

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


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

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

Nuclear


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?

Protect constituents rights and their safety

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?

Violent criminals should not have guns but law abiding citizens should never be restricted in any way

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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