Blake Sanders

Republican | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Blake Sanders


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary Runoff


Race

State Rep., Dist. 9


Incumbent

No


Links

Blake Sanders websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Clemson University, Clemson, BLA, 2006

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

West Pelzer Town Council, 2011-2015

West Pelzer Mayor, 2015-2023

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (1)

Conservation Voters of South Carolina

OTHER (2)

Americans For Prosperity-South Carolina (AFPACTION)

Rick Bradshaw

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Mayor Rockey Burgess (Williamston SC)

Mayor Eleanor Dorn (Belton SC)

Mayor Frank Crenshaw (Pendleton SC)

Mayor Christopher Burton (Honea Path SC)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Death of mother or death of unborn child

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).

Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Neutral


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage increases overtime are appropriate

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?

Government should not be able to close churches or faith based organizations.

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.

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

Vaccinations requirements should not be required as a means and method of employment. The recommended vaccines for schools, employers, etc. should, and do, allow for exemptions based on faith or other medical reason.


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?

Absolutely. Israel is the US's guide to relationships in the Middle East and is the founding of the Christian faith - the homeplace of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


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.

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.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born again Christian and believe that Jesus came to this earth as a man, died for our sins, and rose again so that we may live. I was personally saved on Mothers Day (1989), baptized on Mothers Day (1990), and chose to use this day as a remembrance that Jesus is first in my and my wife's life as we married on Mother's Day weekend (2007).


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.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I do not believe that racism is a threat to domestic security. We are all created as man or woman with one God - all citizens are created equally and should be treated the same.

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.

B.

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

Nuclear.


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?

To provide for the organization, safety and well-being of it's citizens.

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.

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

Yes - if trained and is part of the organized safety response program at the school/local PD.

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