
Thomas Chalifoux
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Thomas Chalifoux
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Ft Belevoir, VA, MA, 1978
Air War College, Maxwell AFB, War College, 1992
Command and Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, Command & nStaff, 1983
University of Louisiana, Monroe, Monroe, LA, BS, 1971
Army Engineer School, FTt Belvoir, Engr Adv Crs, 1976
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Colonel, 30
AFFILIATIONS
Kissimmee Board Of Adjustment, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board member Osceola County , Florida, 8
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Florida House of Representative, 2010, 2012
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*National Right To Life
Conservative Ministers of Orange County
Stand For Health Freedom
*Polk County Republican Party
OTHER (1)
*Elise Stefanik
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Cory Lee Mills (2024)
Jon H. Arguello (2024)
Paula A Stark (2022)
Rand Paul (2021)
Craig Miller (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2010)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2010)
OTHER INFORMATION
Thomas Chalifoux completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Save life of mother, rape or incense
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
I am pro-life I do not support any funding for abortion nor do will I support abortion rights
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government should not meddle in affairs of Churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C, We have run up federal debt based on poor foreign aid and military action over the past 40 years, starting with Vietnam costing taxpayers trillions of dollars and no benefit. Between the past recent actions in Gulf Wars and Afghanistan we have lost 7,000 American military and for what?
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, we have to continue our relationship and support with Israel to help stabilize the middle east
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Poor leadership at top, constant deployment, woke indoctrination, mandated vaccination, lack of viable purpose and mission Terrible Commander and Chief
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under certain conditions that are proven effective. however, while in the military I understood and agreed to take vaccination for various disease in a particular theater. I do not feel employers have the rights to force employees to do so. I unde
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.
There is no answer that I am happy with the system that is broken and costing American Taxpayers for a poorly run system. We have the highest health care cost and poorest health care results. Cost for health care and medication is way too expensive.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce all taxes, cut government wasteful spending and get people back working that are not working now
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Anyone that goes to college and seeks government loans should understand that they do so to repay their loan. I worked my way through college and paid off my bank loan
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Choose not to answer
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Enforce the border laws already in place
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People than can contribute to our economy and be proud to call themselves American, particularly from Allied countries
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I am not fully brief in all the services provided
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?
I support the 2nd amendment as written
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government should only do what people cannot do for themselves.
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
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and was raised Catholic.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil, coal and hydro electric
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