
Joshua Sik
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joshua Sik
Party
Republican
Election Year
2025
Election
Special Primary and Special General
Race
State House, District 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
United States Military Academy (West Point), West Point, NY, BS in Legal Studies, 2005
Liberty University, Lynchberg, VA, Master of Divinity, 2011
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St Paul, MN, Juris Doctorate, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
Army/Army National Guard, Major, 14
AFFILIATIONS
Harvest Foundation, Videographer, Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions should never be allowed in the same way that elective killings are not allowed
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
I am against the legality of such drugs, but while they are legal, women should at least know what the drugs are doing to them
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
There is no actual healthcare service provided by Planned Parenthood which cannot be better provided elsewhere. Taxpayer funds would be better spent on supporting real healthcare
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
It is not good for a society to devalue life, and we ought not be too eager to deal out death, because we do not possess the power to give them life
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, the government shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I am against government coercion in most instances, and even more so when it comes to the free exercise of religion
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?
It is extremely important, as it is our principal ally in the Middle-East, and the only fully free nation in that region
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.
I believe that medicaid and medicare are too entrenched, and we cannot simply remove them at this time. However, I would support a move to abolish those forms should it be possible to do so without greatly harming those populations which rely on those forms of healthcare.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only when it abides with the constitution
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?
I believe the free market does a better job of determining the minimum wage than the government
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I support President Trump's moves to secure the southern border
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
I believe forcing students to go to a particular school has been one of the chief reasons that education has suffered so much and that teachers have been paid so little
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
I believe police departments should be fully funded to protect the citizenry, but I also believe community programs can be used to build a community which requires less protection
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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?
To protect the rights of citizens as given to them by their Creator
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?
Very Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Except when those decisions will do drastic and lasting damage to their children, such as bodily mutilation. In those instances, the government has a responsibility to protect the child's rights
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and I believe he was born of a virgin, died for our sins, and rose again on the third day
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college was one of the most brilliant ideas of the founding fathers
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No; I believe it can be a threat on an individual level, but the United States has largely rooted out racism to the point where it cannot gain a solid foundation
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
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.
I believe some environmental laws are necessary due to externalities such as pollution; however, these should be limited in scope and not overly strict
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I think Nuclear energy will be the safest and cleanest energy form
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