Randolph Chuck Rhode Jr
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randolph Chuck Rhode Jr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 22
Incumbent
No
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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).
Strongly Agree
I am a follower of Jesus Christ. As in the bible, the first part of Romans 13; 1-4 establishes governing authorities to bear the sword. The sword, or in modern terms - justice should only be used when an individual has committed a crime which consequently a sin was committed and justice needs to be served. An unborn child that has not left the womb, therefore has not committed sin for which they will be subject to justice by man. I am completely against abortion in any way, shape, or form.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
As a follower of Jesus Christ, abortion is against what is taught in the bible; therefore, I opposed abortion.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Choose not to answer
This question is not detailed enough to properly answer. While I am completely against abortion, I am for capital punishment if necessary to maintain law and order as in the bible defined in Romans 13:1-4.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Disagree
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I choose to believe the teachings in the bible.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
As a follower of Jesus Christ, abortion is against what is taught in the bible; therefore, I opposed abortion and abortion-inducing drugs.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe in a free market. The government does not have the right to regulate how much compensation an individual shall receive.
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.
Investigate and stop fraud (Thank you Nick Shirley for doing this in both Minnesota and California so far). Create a department that specializes in efficiency with their prime KPI being to cut spending by 5%-10% annually across every city and state governments, and for every state agency. Eliminate the bureaucracy; igniting the ability to proceed and accomplish goals. Holding government agencies accountable if they are not serving the people.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I implore anyone to listen to Charlie Kirk's "The Church's Role in Politics" 6-part podcast.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Choose not to answer
If the moral and religious beliefs are biblical, they should comply with God's will; as our country's laws were based off biblical law. This question is not specific; but my response should speak for itself.
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.
Anyone over the age of 65 who is a legal citizen of the United States should be provided healthcare free of cost. Any veteran or honorably discharged veteran should also be provided healthcare free of cost. I wish we had the healthcare we once had pre-Obamacare.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
I am answering "neutral" regarding this. I am more concerned about biological weaponry from The Chinese Communist Party. President Trump didn't call it "The plague from China that they are responsible for" for no reason.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
I fully support Israel and will continue to support Israel. As in Zechariah 12, we need to protect the people of Jerusalem.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
No, and I support President Donald J Trump's enforcement of the removal of illegal immigrants.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Linda McMahon is doing an amazing job of accomplishing this goal!
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Unfriendly foreign governments and terrorist organizations have no place in our education.
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
The only reason I don't "Strongly Agree" is what some parents are doing to their children. I will leave that statement for interpretation.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Since we have the lottery, I wouldn't be opposed to online betting/wagering. I am opposed to casinos in my state.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I attend a bible based church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No, in California someone's dog voted without ID. Not a good idea.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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 Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I would ask an expert that specializes in this field.
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
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?
Protecting law abiding citizens from non-law-abiding citizens.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
If someone wishes to practice Sharia Law, there are many countries outside of the United States to do so. NOT in the United States though, please.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No individuals convicted of a violent crime should ever own a gun. No one that is in this country illegally should have a gun. I personally feel more comfortable when responsible gun owners open carry or conceal carry.
