Brian Clowdus

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brian Clowdus


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Brian Clowdus websitesBrian Clowdus phones Brian Clowdus emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

Amherst College, Amherst, MA, BA, 2003

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Masters, 2011

WORK & MILITARY

Brian Clowdus Experiences, CEO & Founder

AFFILIATIONS

Bay Co Republican Executive Committee, Member, Moms For Liberty

Member, The Hive Community Collective, Member

St Andrews Historic Church, Congregation, Trump Team

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None this is my first

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (8)

Anthony Sabatini

*Conservative Watch USA

Lee County Republican Liberty Caucus

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

Republicans for National Renewal

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Ambassador Richard Grenell

Roger Stone

Anthony Sabatini

Republican Liberty Caucus

Republicans For National Renewal

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

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

Betsy Kramer (2021)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am 100% Pro-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


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I am not a fan of taxes and there should never be reasons for adding taxes. I am a fan of reallocating funds in an existing budget.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would like to see a reduction in areas that are no longer needed. Get relief to areas that need it and otherwise curb spending especially when it comes to projects that are unnecessary.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral

I answered neutral bc I am a fan of school choice, charter schools and homeschooling. If you chose to not have your children in public school you should receive a voucher.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

It is a FREE market. Go to another business. Business owners should not be penalized for standing up for their personal beliefs.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NONE. ZERO excuses or circumstances.


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.

Option C.

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

ZERO. There are no circumstances where anyone should be required to do this.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Focus on AMERICA FIRST and making sure OUR country is safe and secure.

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?

Immigrants LEGALLY. We need our borders secured!


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly 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

Disagree

I think 2 partners should have the right to be married or have a legal union (whatever you want to call it) and receive the same tax breaks and legal benefits. This is included in the 14th amendment of our constitution. I do agree that churches though should have freedom to choose who they choose to marry.

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. I believe GOD is bigger than anything dictated by the Government. I think it is important to understand that our Country was founded as one nation under God. The Bible & the Constitution are both incredible documents to live by!


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 need to CLEAN UP voter rolls. Also absentee ballots should be requested and there is NO need for drop boxes. I stand by the fact that 2020 was a stolen presidential election.


EQUALITY

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

No. This narrative of white supremacy and systematic racism is false. America is a melting pot and the freest country in the world. The false race division is created separation and does not reflect an actual problem... it is creating one.

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. We can be kind to the environment, but I think a lot of the environmental extremists are creating issues that aren't there and are ultimately hurting our economy. We should be energy independent and we need to OPEN up the pipelines!!

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To make sure we are following the constitution and to be the voice the people. I am NOT a fan of BIG GOV. We need to make our government as small as possible and we need to EMBRACE: "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

https://www.wjhg.com/2022/06/30/gop-bay-county-state-debate/ https://floridianpress.com/2022/03/clowdus-backs-desantis-condemns-false-dont-say-gay-media-narrative/

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 running for office because I firmly believe we need new blood in politics and I have a burning in my heart to serve. We need new voices & new perspective, people who are not career politicians or born into politics. I have never run for office, my family has never run for office and I am not looking to tell people what to do I am looking to serve my community and state. I am here to be a public servant and I am here to learn!


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 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. We need MENTAL HEALTH & SCHOOL SAFETY!

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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