What is the Candidate Questionnaire Project? The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops has long conducted the Candidate Questionnaire Project to assist Catholics and the broader community with the obligation to become informed voters. Knowing where the candidates stand on issues concerning human life and dignity and the advancement of the common good is essential to responsible faithful citizenship. All U.S. Congressional and Florida gubernatorial and legislative candidates appearing on the ballot in the primary and/or general elections have been invited to participate in a questionnaire. Candidates have been asked to identify whether they support or oppose a range of issues of importance to the Church. Although the questionnaires do not address every area of concern, care has been taken to identify those issues likely to be acted on by lawmakers and the governor during the coming term. In addition to their positions on the issues, candidates have been given the opportunity to include brief comments on each question. Whether on Election Day, during early voting or by absentee ballot, casting our votes responsibly requires us to be informed. When it comes to marking the ballot, reconciling politics with the basic values of the Gospel and the tenets of our Catholic faith can be difficult. If we take the time to become familiar with the candidates positions on issues of importance to us, we are better prepared to address this challenge. (Materials prepared as part of the Candidate Questionnaire Project are approved by the bishops of Florida for use in parish bulletins or diocesan publications. Surveys or polls by outside organizations are not approved for distribution by Church entities unless prior approval has been granted by the local diocesan bishop or the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Candidate positions on issues are gathered for informational purposes only and are not used for endorsement of any candidate or political party.)
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000
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