
Rich Anderson
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rich Anderson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 51
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Webster University, St. Louis, MO, Masters, 1982
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Bachelors, 1979
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, Colonel, 1979-2009
AFFILIATIONS
USAF Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), National Commander, VFW
Life Member, American Legion, Life Member
Military Officers Association of America, Life Member, Air Force Association
Life Member, General Assembly Military & Veterans Caucus, Former Chair
Virginia Commission on Civics Education, Former Chair, House Science & Technology Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Delegate, 51st House District, 2010-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016-17
100%
2017
100%
2017
100%
2016
79%, 89% (cum.)â€
2016
63%, 73% (cum.)â€
2016-17
|100%
2017
|100%
2016
|79%, 89% (cum.)â€
2016
|63%, 73% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2016
50%
2016
38%, 44% (cum.)â€
2017
31%
2013
25%
2016-17
10%
2016
|50%
2016
|38%, 44% (cum.)â€
2013
|25%
2016-17
|10%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Virginia Watchmen Council
OTHER (1)
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Dominion Leadership Trust (2017)
Jeffrey M. Frederick (2011)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
Middle Resolution Federal PAC (2017)
Scott Lingamfelter (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (44)
Barbara Comstock (2017)
Barry Knight (2017)
Brenda Pogge (2019)
Bryce Reeves (2013)
C. Todd Gilbert (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
David Trone (2010)
International Union of Elevator Constructors (2017)
Log Cabin Republicans (2009)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
No Answer
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Did not answer
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
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Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.
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What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
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What role should government play in boosting the economy?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
No Answer
Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
No Answer
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
No Answer
I support sanctuary cities.
Did not answer
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
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People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
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Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.
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Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
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