William Slater

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

William Slater


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 35


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Nashville School of Law, Nashville, TN, J.D., 2010

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, M.Ed., 1994

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party of Sumner County, Chairman, Living Sent Ministries

Chairman, Improve Hendersonville, President

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, Restoring Hope Christian Academy

School Board Chairman, Event Evangelism, Chairman

R1 Ministries, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

TN State Senate District 18, 2010-2011

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In order to protect the life of the mother.

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?

The TN state tax code should reduce franchise and excise taxes for businesses. TN is currently overtaxing small businesses.

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

Decrease spending on the Affordable Care Act.

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?

The government has no right to close churches.


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) 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?

Under no circumstances.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Close our border to illegal immigration. Increase cyber-security.

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?

Political refugees and those who demonstrate a desire to work and learn the English language.


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

Strongly Agree

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 was reared in a Christian home by two loving parents. I came to a personal decision of faith in Christ when I was in elementary school. My beliefs and values are rooted in and guided by Scripture.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

TN has very good voting laws and practices. I would, however, reduce the number of days early voting is available.


EQUALITY

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

Racism is a sin, however, the media and progressives are using the specter of racism to stir up anarchy. Our domestic security is threatened by those who are working to drive a wedge between people groups.

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

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?

This comes from Scripture. The primary role of government is to reward those who do right and punish those who do wrong.

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).

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer


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?

The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

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

Strongly Disagree

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