| Name | Chris Smith |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | South Carolina State Senate district 26 |
| County, District/Township | Lexington |
| Address | PO Box 3448 West Columbia, South Carolina 29171 Map It |
| Phone | (803) 422-6337 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | No |
| Election Date | 11/05/2024 |
| Website | chrissmithforsenate26.com |
| Social Media Handles | https://www.facebook.com/chrissmithforsenate26 |
| KEY ISSUES | |
| 1. Provide the top 2 reason why you want to run for office. | Education, judical Reform, |
| 2. Name the top 2 issues in your county, state, or federal district that you wish to address and how? | SC |
| 3. Do you support defunding the police? | NO! |
| 4. What are your thoughts on “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”? Should this be implemented as training for county/city/federal employees? Why or why not? | This should NEVER be considered. This is another way they divide us not unify us. |
| 5. With growing pressure to accommodate various lifestyles/identities how would you manage to keep your city/town safe and family friendly? | This is America. You’re free to live your life as you choose. The problem arises when you try to impose that life style on others. When this is discussed in the classroom with our children they that line has been crossed. |
| 6. Do you think involving residents in decision making in your city/town is important? Why or not? | Our job as elected servants is to represent the will of the people as it applies to the constitution. |
| 7. If you received a $1 million grant to use for the city/town/county any way you wanted, what would you do with it and why? | I would direct the money to programs that are actually making a difference where the focus is improving the lives of those needing the most help. Not lining the pockets of those in charge. |
| 8. What is your opinion on sanctuary cities/autonomous zones within your city/town? | I don’t like or agree with them. |
| 9. What are your thoughts on mandating the closure of privately owned businesses due to public health concerns aside from code violations? | I believe the government has overstepped their bounds of authority. |
| 10. Who is the ultimate authority over the health and safety of the people in your city/town? | The people. |
| 11. Are you endorsed by other organizations? If so, which ones? | Yes, The Family Caucus consisting of 48 house representatives and 4 senators. The senate majority leader, veterans for Trump, The Conservative PAC with many others coming. |
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