
Brad Sollberger
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brad Sollberger
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 55
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, BA Social Science, 2013
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Masters Social Work, 2023
WORK & MILITARY
U.S.ARMY, SGT [P], 13
AFFILIATIONS
Operation Stand Down, Pasco County For Veterans, volunteer counseling
Holy Name Monastery, charity
Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society, member
Phi Alpha Honor Society, member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in situations where if an abortion is not conducted the safety of the mother, or the child will result in death or severe negative health hazards.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If its asking people to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to level up in training, to be given enlightenment.God said give some charity not your entire savings account.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Unleash the full power of the Special Forces on them, full military power, full power of every law in place to reduce terrorism but I do not support sending mass troops in to deploy all over the world.
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
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I am pro vaccinations if proven safe, and required for public safety.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Here in FL we do not need the sales tax when it is the tourists that mainly contribute to the economy, funds could be shifted around.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Most of the requests for projects can be reduced in some part to allow the legislature to balance the budget.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
For some the joining of the military can pay for college, for others they might need some help. It is case by case, not all kids get tax payer education.
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?
Only those allowed by laws in place and special circumstances such as those who helped our military etc.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Unless witnesses and cameras show else
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?
Make the background check like the conceal weapon checks
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Provide security. Resources for States.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My website
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?
People are people not parties. I’m your best candidate running.
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.
Neutral
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
To my knowledge this isn't in the New Testament.
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.
Christian but I will not dislike anyone who isn't.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require retina eye scans or fingerprints scans.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No bc it’s not nearly as bad as the media makes it out to be.
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.
In between
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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