Val Demings
CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE
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RACE SUMMARY: Rep. Demings has announced her candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by GOP Senator Marco Rubio in 2022. VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, GovTrack.us |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 3/12/57 EDUCATION: Police Academy, Webster University-MPA, Florida State University-BS Criminology OCCUPATION: Social Worker, Police Chief FAMILY: Husband Jerry, 3 children RELIGION: A.M.E. |
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ELECTED: 2016 |
ISRAEL
- Belives "Israel's secirity is essntial for the future of the Jewish people and for the security of the United States." We must always stand up in defense of Israel. I am committed to protecting and fostering our critical alliance with Israel."
CHOICE
- Voted against the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Act' (22-week abortion ban).
- Received 100% from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
In Her Own Words
"Politicians do not need to be involved in these personal decisions. These decisions need to remain between a woman, her doctor and her faith." 1
Sources: 1) Orlando Political Observer
Interesting Facts
First African American to serve as Chief of the Orlando Police Department
