Steve Byers
Republican | Florida
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
Steve Byers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 26
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
Restore Liberty USA
Stand For Health Freedom
*Patriot Parents
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Christina DuCasse (2022)
Keith Feit (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
not in the United States
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
not in the United States
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
abolish it. let tax accountants become productive in another aspect of society.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
abolish it. let tax accountants become productive in another aspect of society.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
properly managed resources would afford a balanced budget. The country prospered before income taxes
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
properly managed resources would afford a balanced budget. The country prospered before income taxes
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
tax payers don't need to fund this
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
tax payers don't need to fund this
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
it's a free country. Let's keep it that way!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
it's a free country. Let's keep it that way!
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
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 and D as a transition away from the government being relied upon for medical solutions need to happen.
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 and D as a transition away from the government being relied upon for medical solutions need to happen.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Pray! And extradite (or invite to leave) the people in the US for illegal purposes
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Pray! And extradite (or invite to leave) the people in the US for illegal purposes
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
Isreal can handle itself and its sovereignty needs to be acknowledged and not interfered with.
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
Isreal can handle itself and its sovereignty needs to be acknowledged and not interfered with.
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?
Any Productive Person who is willing to follow legal qualifications to immigrate.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any Productive Person who is willing to follow legal qualifications to immigrate.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents are responsible for their children's education and if a parent chooses to stay home to educate their children they personally should receive that voucher each year. Families should be encouraged to function as families.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents are responsible for their children's education and if a parent chooses to stay home to educate their children they personally should receive that voucher each year. Families should be encouraged to function as families.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
men are men and women are women.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
men are men and women are women.
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
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
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.
Read the Bible. The greatest book on earth!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Read the Bible. The greatest book on earth!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID required. Auditing to the same level bank accounts are able to be audited.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID required. Auditing to the same level bank accounts are able to be audited.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's only an imaginary one. stop calling unfair treatment of people racism. It's just unfair treatment. it happens indiscriminately
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's only an imaginary one. stop calling unfair treatment of people racism. It's just unfair treatment. it happens indiscriminately
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
Responsible done and permitted by local people and towns is how this should be allowed. The federal government should stay out of such technology and energy regulations.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Responsible done and permitted by local people and towns is how this should be allowed. The federal government should stay out of such technology and energy regulations.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to serve theTo serve the people only when needed. in the United States to reflect and be knowledgeable of the founding principles of our nation and use those principles to help and serve the states. To present a unified sovereign nation to the world.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to serve theTo serve the people only when needed. in the United States to reflect and be knowledgeable of the founding principles of our nation and use those principles to help and serve the states. To present a unified sovereign nation to the world.
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
less government the individual lives the better.
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
less government the individual lives the better.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
a great resource is www.wallbuilders.com
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
a great resource is www.wallbuilders.com
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?
see my website
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
see my website
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
depends on the department policy.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
depends on the department policy.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
use money to fix problems and not take money away to create problems
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
use money to fix problems and not take money away to create problems
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Education on how to own and use a firearm should be available to responsible people!
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Education on how to own and use a firearm should be available to responsible people!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
