Ken Fipps
Republican | South Carolina
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
Ken Fipps
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 119
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Charleston Southern University, Charleston, BS History, 2013
WORK & MILITARY
Charleston County School District, Teacher, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Church Creek Presbyterian, Chairman of the Deacons
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
2nd Vice Chairman of the Charleston County Republican Party, 2014-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
OTHER (1)
*Liberty Speaks
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Health of the mother when decided by a healthcare professional.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The Tax code should be made easier to understand. In the State of SC I would support a zero percent income tax to be competitive with other states in the region.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A penny saved is a penny earned. I think there are many departments that could be wiser in how they spend money. When you work for the government you make sure to spend all of your budget each year to ensure that you get at lest the same amount the next year. This system does not help the taxpayers. We should reward departments that are under budget and mindful that they are spending the taxpayers money.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I am fine with public universities receiving money from the state, but do not support universal taxpayer funded college to all SC public schools.
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?
I believe that an employer can require vaccinations because I believe in a free market. It is not right for the government to make employers require vaccinations, but it is also not right for the government to prevent employers to do what they feel like is best for their company. The government should try to stay out of business decisions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Provide support to countries to fight the threat in their own countries.
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?
People who support our way of life and want to contribute to our society. There should be a legal framework to allow people into the US and it should be enforced.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I do not support a voucher programs because of the possibility of government overreach. When there are vouchers the government has control of the schools that accept the money thus giving the government more power of private schools.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Although I believe that our nation was build on Judeo-Christian values there are countries that have adopted the system of limited government.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Agree
I do not believe that the government should be involved in marriage.
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 that the Bible is the word of God. Being Presbyterian I believe that the Westminster Confession of Faith is not perfect, but is the best explanation of what the scriptures teach.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
If I need identification to get into Costco, I should need it to vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I think SC has done a good job of election integrity and the recent changes should be adopted nationwide.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, all Americans should feel safe in their nation.
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.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"
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).
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?
As a public school teacher I believe that there are many ways that we can improve education in SC and that a strong education system will improve our state in the years to come. We need to make sure that SC is competitive with other states in our region and the US as a whole. Our tax system must be reworked to be bring more companies to SC while also taking care of our small business community. Finally we must invest in our infrastructure so that the quality of life we love is maintained.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
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?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
