Peggy Gossett-Seidman

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Peggy Gossett-Seidman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist 91


Incumbent

No


Links

Peggy Gossett-Seidman websites FacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, Lansing MI, B.A. With Honors, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Daughters if the American Revolution, St. Lucy’s Council of Catholic Women, Leqgue of Cities State and County Boards, March of Dimes, Best Buddies, APSportswoman of the Year, Federated Republican Women of Florida, ,, Speaker, Member, Board

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Commissioner Town of Highland Beach, 1018-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State House of Representatives District 91, 2022

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)

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida

Florida Family Action

*Ashley Moody

Rick Roth

Paul Renner

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

FL State Attorney Ashley Moody, Speaker of the House elect Paul Renner, Stste Reps Mike Caruso, Randy Fine, Rick Roth and Chip LaMarca.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

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

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate is the preferred candidate in this race by Florida Family Action.

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

To save the life of the mother or for unviable baby, while abiding by the 15-week state law as an elected official sworn in to uphold current law.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

As an elected official I am sworn in to uphold all current laws of the state.

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?

Lower property insurance, reduce property taxes, provide tax breaks for families.

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

Open up the gas and natural gas pipelines to offset EV demands and lack of gas tax, review contracts for overspending, bid out more contracts, reduce government handouts and provide jobs.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

None


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.

C

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

No


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Increase military and presence

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?

Legal Immigrants with tax IDs who pay taxes and increase workforce.


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

Choose not to answer

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/Catholic based upon Judeo-Christian values


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Require photo ID, readdress early voting and mail in ballots.


EQUALITY

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

It is when it results in riots and disbanded police departments, fueling violence.

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

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

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To set standards for trade, money, Banking, manage federal Infrastructure, set forth international policies, etc

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).

WJNO radio, Coastal Star Newspaper

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?

Keep state economy healthy, improve deteriorating roads and bridges, manage gas and food prices and supply chain, improve safety and security, provide for veterans, keep personal liberties free/


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Felons, underage persons and mentally ill Need access restricted or prohibited.

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

Disagree

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