Terry L. Waters

Republican | Alabama

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Terry L. Waters — State Senate, Dist. 22 (Alabama Republican Primary | May 19, 2026)
State Senate, Dist. 22 Alabama General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Robertsdale High School, Robertsdale

WORK & MILITARY

Army, E4, 1988-1992

Army Reserve

Army National Gaurd

AFFILIATIONS

Farmers Federation, Board member, 2024-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

N/a

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Alabama State Senate District 22, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Alabama Farmers Federation ALFA FarmPAC

Common Sense Campaign

Fairhope Faith Collective

OTHER (1)

Health Freedom Alabama

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Common Sense Campaign

Freedom Health

Farmers Federation

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Terry L. Waters (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Terry L. Waters (2026)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe every human life has value. Elective abortion should not be used as birth control.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Agree

Existing federal laws should be enforced.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Wages are best driven by the free market, not government mandates. We should focus on creating good-paying jobs and growing our economy

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Cut unnecessary bureaucracy. Improve transparency and accountability. Eliminate duplicate government programs. Audit spending regularly. Prioritize core government responsibilities.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means government cannot establish a state religion. It does not mean people of faith should be excluded from public life.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

No. Religious liberty should be protected.


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available. No additional taxpayer healthcare programs.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Disagree


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?

Yes. Israel is one of America’s strongest allies and shares our commitment to democracy and regional security.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree


EDUCATION

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

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My Christian faith guides my life. I believe in serving others with the honesty, integrity, humility, and respect while standing firm on biblical values.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

I believe we should be good stewards of our environment while pursuing practical balance policies that protect jobs, affordable energy, and American energy independence.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

A balance mix led by American natural gas and nuclear power along with other reliable domestic energy sources.


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

Constitutional conservative.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Protect the public hold offenders, accountable support victims, and ensure justice is supplied fairly and consistently.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I support enforcing existing laws, prosecuting, violent, criminals, and protecting the constitutional rights of law, abiding citizens. I do not support additional restrictions that in fringe on the second amendment.

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