Edward (Ed) LeCompte
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Edward (Ed) LeCompte
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Chattanooga State, Chattanooga
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Lions Club of Red Bank, Board Member 2015-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City of Red Bank Commissioner, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am a Conservative. I believe in exceptions for Rape, Incest, Life of the Mother, Life of the Baby. * I think it Should be on the ballot to be Voted on by the Citizens of Tennessee.
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.
Choose not to answer
Chemicals. Sounds horrible. No.
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
God decides when it is our time.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Economic Prosperity is a Foundational Principle of my Campaign and Future Leadership in the TN Senate. I will Sponsor, Co-Sponsor and Vote for Family Security by being a Champion and Leader to Protect our Free Markets, Free Economy, Entrepreneurs, Family Businesses, Family Self Sustainability, Strong Support for TN Cottage Laws for Family Businesses from the Home, Family Farms and Homesteads.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Unskilled Minimum Wage in TN should be $12.00 with an Education or Trade Skills it should be higher.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Did not answer
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
Any privately owned business - business owner should not be forced to provide services or goods, if it would violate his or her religious beliefs. Exception : Life of the Person(s).
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 along side Private or Job Healthcare
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Should be a Personal Choice with Religious Exemptions.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
China should not own, control nor manipulate our land, our businesses, our economy, our military, our borders, or our standing in the world. We should immediately divest our country from China and bring all manufacturing back home and / or to our closest allies. Intellectual Property, Our Pharmaceuticals, Vitamins and Most of our Food should be manufactured and/ or controlled in America.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely, according to God’s Law.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should secure our Northern, Southern and Coastal Boards of America. We should secure our Tennessee State Border, as well. I am an America First, Constitutional Republican. I believe in the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Tennessee Constitution. I will sponsor legislation to protect TN and our Citizens.
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
The taxes we pay should follow the child for Only the Best Education. I do believe in public schools. I do believe we must reallocate resources so that every child can read, write, calculate math with the Arts, Sciences, Civics and Life skills to be a well versed young adult.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely. Life altering decisions must be made as an adult not as a child.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parental Rights are absolute. Anyone abusing a child gives up those rights.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
No. Not for Children, Adults or the Military.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Lifelong Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No. Citizens with a Photo ID that has been legally verified by The Board of Elections. Legally Verified and the Voter Rolls Updated and Purged everyday for anyone that has died, felons, illegal aliens, those who have moved etc. Hamilton County has 30,000 plus on our voter rolls that Must be Purged before July 1st, 2024. It is Mandated by the State. Colossal Failure for Voter Integrity! — Statewide, All 95 counties have issues.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
Need more information before deciding. I tend to say No. At this point, Illegal aliens voting in our elections would decide our president not citizens.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I am more afraid of illegal aliens and terrorists roaming around free in this country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
“Everything” is not racist. I certainly am not.
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 - keep us safe, independent and healthy.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
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?
Protect and Defend our Citizens with little to no government interference. God gave us Life and Our Rights. Follow the US Constitution and the TN Constitutions that affirm those rights and gave us a framework to go by.
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
Conservative. I follow God’s Law first. We all fall short. As a TN Senator, I would vote to Support and Defend our Citizens. Faith, Family, Freedom, Free Markets, and Firearms. Law and Order keeps the peace.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Law and Order keeps the peace. It protects our people, our freedoms, our rights and our economy. * We should return God back to all schools and our homes. I was raised during a time when children were taught to respect God, our parents, teachers, the law, the police, our neighbors and most adults. * Any one who abuses power or is a racist should Not be in law enforcement. No one should fear for their safety or well being because of the color of their skin or the zip code of where they are.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Teach everyone to respect and use a firearm.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, Teachers should be allowed to carry. They should be trained.
