
Melissa Snowden
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Melissa Snowden
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Board of Education, Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
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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OTHER INFORMATION
2018 Op-Ed by candidate Snowden: Student learning, parental involvement and funding must change
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
The school counselor should help direct the student to local social services and make sure the student can continue with her education with as much support as possible.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
This has nothing to do with the office of the State Board of Education.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe Pre-K funding is extremely important and available for Alabama's children. Public schools were created to make sure that we have educated citizens that will be productive citizens to continue to keep the United States strong. With government funding, there should be accountability to ensure students receive an appropriate education that prepares them to be productive citizens.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Disagree
Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.
A
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, American History, Civics, Information Technology, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Vocational Training, Arts & Music, Political Activism, Social Emotional Learning
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Neutral
I believe that there should be security guards and/or police that carry guns on school campuses. While on the Montgomery County School Board, we had to deal with a student that found a weapon that was in a teacher's cabinet. Having guns in a classroom concerns me greatly. I believe that we should have law enforcement that routinely monitor schools. Law enforcement officers are a very important part of our community and they should foster positive relationships with students and employees.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under circumstances of risk to public health and safety.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
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
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Choose not to answer
Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.
Choose not to answer
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I am thankful that I live in a country where we are free to choose our spiritual beliefs and values. Personally, Judeo Christian teachings are the foundation for my religious principles, beliefs and morals.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Agree
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
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