
Allen James Broadus
Libertarian | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Allen James Broadus
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 69
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, BAS, 2018
Excelsior College, Albany, NY, AAS, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, MM3, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Christian Universalist Association, Board Member, The Church in Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship
Leadership Council, Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
The Forward Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
The Alliance Party of South Carolina
The Forward Party of South Carolina
Palmetto Liberty PAC
The Libertarian Party Veterans Caucus
Chase Oliver for President
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate interview. Long Live Alternate Parties Podcast. 28 May 2024. 22:12
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective procedures should be guarded against through further empowering community and faith based non-profits that offer alternatives to abortion.
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).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly 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?
The current minimum wage laws create an artificial bottom in which the free market is prevented from properly allocating resources according to services that are rendered. To fix our wage issues we must first focus on fixing our monetary policies.
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?
A government should never be able to close a house of worship.
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.
Option "C" most accurately matches my view on healthcare.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Governments and schools should never be allowed to require vaccinations. A private employer that receives no governmental funding should be allowed to set the requirements for employment as they see fit.
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?
I am a staunch non-interventionist on the international stage. We should not provide anything other than humanitarian relief to other governments. All military "aid" should end to all other nations.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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.
Neutral
Marriage, as a religious rite, should not be licensed or governed by the state. All religious rites should rest within the faith communities and the state should not be involved. I am for ending the legal oversight of marriage by the state.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe that it is the duty of every Christian to help make the world a better place than what we found it. I believe it is our duty to care for the poor among us and to end the hunger and homeless epidemics through our voluntary actions through our faith. My focus as a Christian is to embody the message Christ gave us in Sermon on the Mount.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
This is a loaded question. Racism does still exist today. I believe it is a threat to stability in our country due to the fact that it has become a tool to utilize for propaganda purposes to create division among the citizens of the US. On a personal note, I do believe that it is the duty of a Christian to preach and speak against racism for all are beloved children of God.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
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.
Option "C" most closely reflects my view.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe nuclear power is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity.
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?
The purpose of government is to protect the right of the individual against being infringed upon.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on gun ownership by law abiding citizens.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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