Deborah "Debbie" Owens

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Deborah "Debbie" Owens


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 48


Incumbent

No


Links

Deborah "Debbie" Owens websites LinkedIn

EDUCATION

Newberry College, Newberry SC, BA Psycholgy, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

REC, Precinct Committeewoman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Jeremy Brown (2022)

Republican National Committee (2019)

Make America Great Again Again (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

As a Christian every life matters. However, God does not hold non Christians to our standards. Therefore,I believe the current Florida law is appropriate

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.

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.

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?

Minimum wage is just that. It is not a living wage. We must not over burden businesses. However, many business could increase their starting wages and should particularly when handling high levels of responsibility.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

We are all equal under the Constitution. Merit, skill, expertise, free enterprise and innovation should be the criteria to meet.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never. Events such as pandemics should never impeded churches or any other business. Guidance can be given, choices can be offered. But never a mandate to close.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

In a free society, a business should have every right to withhold services. You choose where you shop and a business can choose whom they serve.


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. Healthcare is a benefit, not a Constitutional right. Medicaid and Medicare are paid for by working individuals therefore its a delayed benefit.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

An individual should have the right to refuse medical treatment and accept the consequences of their decision. I do not believe in forcing medical treatment.


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. However as Christians we must well advise our brothers and sisters.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Immigration is important for our nation culturally and economically. However illegal immigration is lawbreaking and must be curtailed.


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

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.

Mica 6:8


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Proof of citizenship should be required of all voters.

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?

I believe lack of love is the problem. We need to love our neighbor as ourselves.

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. Again we must take care of our environment. Freedom requires responsibility. I would rather fine and require clean up than make stricter laws that become impossible to live with.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear is currently very reliable, however hydro is the safest. Solar poses an environmental issue as well as wind turbines, I believe it will take a combination of all sources as well as new sources such as cold fusion.


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?

Government should offer guidelines, protect and provide for infrastructure. Government should assist in public safety and security following natural disasters. Government should provide regulatory requirements for public utilities and natural resources. For the most part I am a limited Government proponent.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Florida has the right balance.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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