Jeff Ford

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jeff Ford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 92


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, BA, 1980

Tennessee State University, Nashville, MBA, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Williamson County Republican Party, Forest Hills Baptist Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Willliamson County Commission, 2002-2018

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Brian Kelsey (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

1. Health of mother 2. Rape and Incest

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

1. Health of mother 2. Rape and Incest

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

Strongly Agree

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.

Disagree

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 Tennessee state tax code provides one of the lowest tax burdens in the country. We will continue to monitor the tax structure and code.

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

The Tennessee state tax code provides one of the lowest tax burdens in the country. We will continue to monitor the tax structure and code.

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

The Tennessee budget is currently balanced

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

The Tennessee budget is currently balanced

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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

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?

Government should not interfere with religious liberty.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Government should not interfere with religious liberty.


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 - but would add VA as a taxpayer-funded program

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 - but would add VA as a taxpayer-funded program

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

Children's vaccinations that are currently required for school are fine unless a religious exemption exists. New vaccinations for COVID should not be required.

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

Children's vaccinations that are currently required for school are fine unless a religious exemption exists. New vaccinations for COVID should not be required.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

As a state representative, we should cooperate with our federal law enforcement agencies to identify and eradicate those who wish to harm our country.

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

As a state representative, we should cooperate with our federal law enforcement agencies to identify and eradicate those who wish to harm our country.

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

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

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?

This is a federal issue that should not be determined by state representatives.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

This is a federal issue that should not be determined by state representatives.


EDUCATION

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

Agree

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

Agree


VALUES

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

Agree

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

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

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

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

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

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 we respect each others spiritual beliefs and values. We find areas of agreement rather than areas of disagreement.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I believe that we respect each others spiritual beliefs and values. We find areas of agreement rather than areas of disagreement.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We must require voting machines that allow voters to physically confirm their choices.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

We must require voting machines that allow voters to physically confirm their choices.


EQUALITY

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

No. Racism is evil, however it is not pervasive in the United States. We have plenty of laws that prevent discrimination. Those that violate these should be prosecuted.

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

No. Racism is evil, however it is not pervasive in the United States. We have plenty of laws that prevent discrimination. Those that violate these should be prosecuted.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

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

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.

Strongly Agree

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 enable an environment which provides freedom for our citizens.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To enable an environment which provides freedom for our citizens.

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

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).

N/A

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

N/A

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.

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?

Priorities include economic growth, education improvement, and infrastructure improvement.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Priorities include economic growth, education improvement, and infrastructure improvement.


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

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.

Disagree

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?

Gun owners should accept the responsibility for safe use of the firearms. Background checks to make sure mentally ill and those intending evil purposes are excluded from ownership.

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

Gun owners should accept the responsibility for safe use of the firearms. Background checks to make sure mentally ill and those intending evil purposes are excluded from ownership.

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

Disagree

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

Disagree

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