Tonya Smith Chestnut

Democrat | Alabama

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tonya Smith Chestnut


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Board of Education, Dist. 5


Incumbent

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Links

Tonya Smith Chestnut websites Facebook

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) FARMPAC

OTHER INFORMATION

Tonya Smith Chestnut's announcement video outlining her goals for a second term.

The Alabama Reflector's profile of Tonya Smith Chestnut 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

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What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

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At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

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Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

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What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

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EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

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Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

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Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

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Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

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2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

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ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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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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VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

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Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.

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No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

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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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EQUALITY

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

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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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