Robert 'Brad' Bradford Sr.
Democrat | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robert 'Brad' Bradford Sr.
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2023
Election
General
Race
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS, Plant and Soil Science, 1997
National Emergency Management Executive Academy, Emmitsburg, MD, Diploma, 2022
Humphreys County High School, Belezoni, MS, Diploma, 1991
Command General and Staff College, Fort Riley, KS, DIploma, 2012
National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Pearl, MS, Diploma, 2017
NAtional Emergency Management Advanced Academy, Pearl, MS, Diploma, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army Reserves, Major, 25 Years
AFFILIATIONS
Mississippi E911 Coordinators, District Representative, MS Civil Defense Emergency Management Agency
MS Floodplain Managers Association
Future Farmers of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
College Democrats of Mississippi
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
College Democrats of Mississippi
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
- YouTube video features interview of Robert "Brad" Bradford on the Ty Pinkins show, "You Talk. I Listen." The interview begins around the 04:20 mark.
Robert ‘Brad’ Bradford Sr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
Robert Bradford's rating from the NRA
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, woman choice, or health issues to the mother
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
basic human rights
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Middle-class families should keep more of their money and the tax bracket should be lowered
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce transportation costs and traveling
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
Under what circumstances should government close churches?
Never, it is up to the individual worshippers and clergy.
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 options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If there's a health risk for all and the public community
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue the counter-terrorism measures in place, strengthen our military
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?
Situation dictated and region of the world
EDUCATION
The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.
Disagree
If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.
B, A, D, C, A
What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.
C
VALUES
What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.
B
Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is in charge of all things, Jesus Christ died for our sins. We must love one another continuously.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.
B
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Agree
If individuals was found to be discriminated against
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it causes division
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.
B
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To take care of the people
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Natchez Democrat
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?
As a leader, visionary, and Christian I have the empathy to understand what's needed in our Agricultural community to better serve all residents. My priorities will be focusing on protecting small investments in Agriculture, establishing agricultural disaster response to aid Mississippi farmers during crisis.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
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?
Restrict high casualty-producing weapons to law enforcement and military personnel only,
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
