Chet Stokes

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chet Stokes


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 16


Incumbent

No


Links

Chet Stokes websites
Chet Stokes emailFacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Attended Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Political Science

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Gator Bowl Chairmans Club, First Tee of North Florida

Real Men Wear Pink

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Jacksonville Beach City Council Seat 3, At Large, 2020-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Jacksonville City Council President Terrance Freeman

Former Congressman and Former Senate President Ander Crenshaw

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond, Kevin Carrico, Nick Howland, and Randy White

Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown, Neptune Beach City Councilman Josh Messinger, Neptune Beach City Council Woman Lauren Key

Jacksonville Beach Mayor Christine Hoffman and Jacksonville Beach City Council Members Dan Janson, Cory Nichols, Fernando Meza

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


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

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None.

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?

I support efforts to reduce the tax burden on families where feasible.

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

We must take a balanced approach to any spending reductions in order to not disenfranchise our citizens.

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.

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?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

We need to secure and strengthen our borders and support our military.

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.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

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

I have no issue with legal immigration. As long as the individuals are not criminals and are immigrating here legally, I support their opportunity to seek a better life for themselves and their families.


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.

Agree

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

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a baptized Christian, as well as my kids being baptized. I was raised in a Christian home and am raising my family in a Christian home. I use my faith as a moral guide and make sure I support Christian values in what I do.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would support efforts to further protect our election integrity.


EQUALITY

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

We are all God's children and should treat each other with dignity and respect.

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

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?

I believe in limited government.

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).

My endorsements come from true conservatives.

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?

I am ready to put my business experience and family values to work in Tallahassee. As a business leader, I will support pro economic development policies and work to strengthen our job market. As a father and husband, I will protect our families and improve our education system. As a true conservative, I will protect our constitutional rights and freedoms, fight for the sanctity of life, make sure our elections our secure, and promote a limited government.


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?

None, I support our 2nd amendment rights for law abiding citizens.

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

Disagree

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