Benjamin Frierson Sandlin
Democrat | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Benjamin Frierson Sandlin
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, in progress
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*
LIBERAL (2)
*Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida
Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This is not a matter for political debate. Under no circumstances should the government come between a woman and her decisions on her health.
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.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
There must be the qualifier of the person experiencing a significant decrease in their quality of life or confirmation of the person’s condition being terminal, but I am not opposed in theory of medical assisted suicide all together.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Fair enterprise is more important. What good is the market economy if folks who have a built in advantage have the freedom to rig the game in their favor and shut out those at the bottom from being able to climb.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support a living wage which differs from region to region. But more importantly than a minimum wage is a strong union presence and in general workers having the right to organize and demand better for themselves without a target on their back.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If there is solid thorough evidence of wrong doing or illegal actions taking place systemically within them.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
One’s right to religion does not override another person’s right to not be discriminated against.
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.
A.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When the illness causes severe disability or death when not contained.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
it’s important because of how much we have vested into the country, including many citizens that we share. The U.S. has a chief responsibility of making sure Israel as well as all of out allies are respecting human rights laws and not aid and abet when the country engages in actions that endanger its own citizens as well as those in surrounding countries.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
We need to keep our citizens safe and taken care of while at the same time taking all necessary actions to protect dreamers and respect human rights. We are a nation of immigrants in the most literal sense and we should proceed in the matter with the goal of building bridges, not barriers.
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 Disagree
Public money should be for public schools only. In a time where our public schools are endangered of closing in Jax left and right that should be ever apparent.
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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