Rick Scarbrough
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rick Scarbrough
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Tusculum College, Greeneville, Masters, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church, Clinton, TN, TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police
Vice President, International of Chiefs of Police, Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Tennessee
OTHER INFORMATION
Clinton Police Chief Rick Scarbrough signed an NRA-backed pledge stating that he will never unlawfully confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens. NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert: Vol. 13, No. 43 10/27/2006.
Candidate Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits. U.S. Term Limits. 5 Jul 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
All life is precious and should be protected- babies, children, adults and seniors. While I'm boldly pro life. However, only if necessary to prevent death of the mother, would I favor elected procedures.
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.
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I would need more information, but would apply the use to only when the health of the mother is at risk
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?
Gov't shouldn't be dictating that a business shall raise the minimum wage. We saw this in California, they raised the minimum wage and the real minimum wage became $0! 400,000 jobs were lost.
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 all care about the environment, but not at the cost of hurting peoples lives and their wallets! We need to pump the brakes on Biden's climate agenda and focus on reliable energy sources-just as Tennessee has a rich history of doing.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I would not support government preventing worship, unless there was an immediate threat to those in attendance.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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.
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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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, they have been a reliable ally in the unstable Middle East
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Physical obstacles where practical, however policies must be enforced
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.
Disagree
Our district has excellent public schools and school choice within the district is
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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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.
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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.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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