
Marie Manning
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marie Manning
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Board of Ed., Dist., 6
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonvlile, Alabama, B.S. in Biology, 1970
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, M.S. in Instructional Media, 1977
University of Alabama Center, Gadsden, AL, Ed. Leadership Add On, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
YWCA -"Our Place", Steering Committee Volunteer, Pell City First Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist, Pine Forest BC
Member, Leader, Contributor, AASB, Board Member
Pell City Chamber of Commerce, Member, Delta Kappa Gamma
Leader, St. Clair County republican Party, Leader - Co-Chair
Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee, Member, JSU Alumni Association
Member, Republican Party Capitol Club, Member
Rotary Club of Pell City, Member, Volunteer, Contributor
Republican Women of St. Clair County, President, 2026-
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Superintendent of Education St. Clair County, 1997-2002
St. Clair Board of education St. Clair County, 2010-
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
John Merrill (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If abortion is prohibited by the Bible, and I believe it is, no abortion should not be allowed.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Exactly that. The state or government must not dictate our religion. Constitutionally, we have the right of religious practice in our lives. Thank you Jesus.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. I believe all the Bible says about Israel.
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.
Option B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage should be a decent wage for those who must work at that rate.
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.
Many projects funded by the government could be eliminated such as programs that are overlapping. Cleaning up the rolls of government programs could also eliminate government waste.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Rehabilitation and punishment
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 Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have a second Amendment right to own guns unless an individual has violated that right. No restrictions should be placed on individuals who have not violated that right.
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?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God the Father, maker of Heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin, Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. I am a Baptist Christian and support the values of the Baptist Church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels and nuclear sources
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