Kim Kendall
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kim Kendall
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 18
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Bachelor's, 1989
FAA En Route Air Traffic Control Center (ZJX), Hilliard, FAA Air Traffic Controller, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Multiple leadership roles, Bible Study Fellowship
Group Leader, State Commissioner of Education Appointed Digital Learning Workgroups, State board appointed member
Florida Senator John Thrasher Campaign, Director Special Operations, American Eagle & Literacy Challenge
State Chair, St. Johns County Middle School Athletic Association, Co-founder/Vice President
“Making the Grade Show,” WFOY, Radio Talk Show Host, FL Federation Republican Women
State Education Chair, NE FL Early Learning Coalition, Board member
For complete list of all leadership roles visit: https://votekimkendall.com/resume
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
FL State House, 2012
St. Johns County Commission, 2014
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Florida Family Action
Bikers for Trump
OTHER (7)
Florida Professional Firefighters
Associated Industries of Florida
Earn The Vote Action
Republican Party of St Johns County
HistoricCity News
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
St. Johns County GOP / and / Nocatee Conservative Club / and / Florida Republican Liberty Caucus
Florida Professional Firefighters / and / St. Johns County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics
Former Florida Christian Coalition President & current Florida Senate President Pro Tem Dennis Bailey
John Stemberger and the Florida Family Action
St. Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis Hollingsworth
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Empower Parents (2023)
Cyndi Stevenson (2022)
Paul M. Renner (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Communities First Project (2023)
Dennis Baxley (2023)
Florida Conservative Action Fund (2023)
Florida Transportation Builders Association (2023)
Fred Costello (2011)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
Kim Kendall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother is at risk, rape, and incest.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The evidence is clear that once the minimum wage is raised past a reasonable point it eliminates jobs and can shutter businesses.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes! God’s Word tells us that those who bless Israel will be blessed. Those who curse Israel will be cursed. God promises to protect and bless those nations that protect Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The greatest priority in America right now is shutting down our Southern Border and reestablishing an immigration process that follows the basic rules of law and order.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Being a member of SJC Moms for Liberty, I have heard of the horror stories firsthand (like mom January Littlejohn) whose 13-year old daughter was given puberty blockers by school district employees (to "transition" her) and done without her mother's knowledge - is unspeakable.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Savior. I believe in the Holy Trinity: God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and on the third day rose again. I believe and put my faith in Him to forgive my sins and for eternal life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The tendency of human beings is to segregate themselves racially. We need to encourage every American to view other Americans just as Americans - not identified as a racial type of American. That’s why I would argue that we need to remove racial quotas, racial tracking, and other legal provisions that treat one racial group different from another. Is racism a threat to the domestic security of the United States? No it is not as long as we treat every person the same under the law.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power and Liquid Natural Gas.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
General purpose of government is for provide free and fair commerce, public safety and infrastructure.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Each school should be able to decide on their type of security needed – whether it is legally-trained teachers to carry guns, or security guards, or metal detectors, etc. or whatever suits each schools environment. What works in Live Oak Florida might be drastically different than what works in Miami, Florida – flexibility on security choices are necessary.
