Stephen T Pyles
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephen T Pyles
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Special HD24
Race
State Rep., Dist. 24
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
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
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes primarily on purchases of tangible items.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Elimination of all “pork” legislation. Annual mandated review and justification of monies sent to foreign governments. Eliminate U.S. Patent Office from working @ home. Place a moratorium on expansion and/or creation of new government agencies without congressional approval. Annual Budget must be balanced or all government pay stops (including legislators) until the budget is balanced.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The Government should never close churches
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.
B.
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?
Close our borders and heighten security
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who abide our laws when seeking personal and/or political asylum from persecution and/or physical harm and Those seeking educational and/or improved working opportunities .
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.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m Christian with strong personal spiritual beliefs. Staff note: On the question above regarding CRT, the candidate notified iVoterGuide that his intended answer to this question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree.’ This change was not considered during panel evaluations.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No ballot harvesting and no “drop boxes”. Verification codes, photo ID, mail in ballots only in special circumstances.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Not that I can see. My impression is those claiming racism is a problem have been taught that it’s a problem and act based on learned beliefs. Certainly there are cases but I don’t believe the majority of our citizens consider racism a significant issue.
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 provide military defense , to protect our borders, and to protect those who are unable to provide for themselves.
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?
I’m concerned about the affordability and the quality of healthcare ….we are paying more and getting less. A better system is buildable. We must do something to support those suffering from severe psychiatric disorders .It’s not acceptable to have them suffering and wandering our streets.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
I believe in Constitutional Carry @ age 21….age 18 if you’re enlisted in Military.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
