Judd Matheny
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Judd Matheny
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Excelsior College, Albany, ny, BA, 2000
Tullahoma high school, Tullahoma, Diploma, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
TN Army National Guard, E-4, 8
Tn Law. Enforcement Training Academy, Patrolman, 1992
Advanced K-9 academy, Investigator, 1993
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary international, Cookeville Chamber, FirstUnited Methodist Church
Business Network, Inc, National Rifle Association, Sportsmen's caucus
Tn Firearms Association, Veteran's Caucus, TN State Guard
Tullahoma Chamber
Manchester Chamber, McMinnville Chamber
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
TN State House, 16
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2012
|100%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
House Freedom Fund
Michael Reagan
TEA Party Nation
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Jim Jordan, R-Ohio
26 TN Legislators
TN Pastor's Network
Michael Reagan, Ronald Reagan Foundation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
North Carolina Leadership Fund
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Mark Green
North Carolina Leadership Fund
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
We must halt our refugee resettlement program immediately More auditing of finances from donors that finance mosques Pass laws (like in TN) that mandate no sharia law courts or influence should ever be allowed in our judicial system, whether criminal or civil Allow states to prosecute anyone who provides material support to any terrorist organization as defined by US policy Educate law enforcement and governments about how Muslims infiltrate government and the economic system Keep our military well trained and equipped and eradicate all jihadists before they come to America
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our country was founded by Godly men and the Constitution is deeply rooted in Christianity. Our Founding Fathers created a system as perfect as any document ever written in order to insure future generations would not be subjected to an oppressive Government. Our rights are clearly defined as is the role of Government
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, baptized, confirmed and believe that God is first and foremost and He has given me the ability to serve my Country and State in an effective manner. I protect life and liberty and believe strong state's make a strong nation, not a bloated centralized Government. I will protect life from conception and our ability to defend ourselves against tyranny and criminals by allowing citizens to own and carry modern weapons
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
In 16 years as a state legislator in Tennesee, I have the strongest record of protecting the 2nd Amendment in Tennessee. I have always voted to protect life from conception. I have authored and passed the nation's strongest laws on a state level to slow the progression of Islamic migration. I led a group in Tennessee that stopped Common Core. I have been heavily involved in editing textbooks for accuracy when referring to history and Christianity and limiting considerably the attempted indoctrination of our children to Islam. I led an effort and mobilized 68 state representatives in Tennessee and stopped Nashville's attempt to declare itself a sanctuary city. I opposed and we won against Medicaid expansion. I led the fight in Tennessee to stop a $300 million gas tax when we had a 2 billion dollar plus budget surplus.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Allow states to handle all insurance regulations and turn the process over more fully to a system of capitalism where competition for good service and good prices drives down cost while improving healthcare itself. Remove bureaucratic obstacles between a doctor and a patient and expand cash payment opportunities for services.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government should reduce regulation and ENABLE businesses to thrive, not try to be in business itself. If the private sector can and will do something, then government should not be involved in providing a service in competition with the free market. Less fees, licenses and inspections.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
Flat, simple tax. Simple one page return annually.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Allow the private sector to GO and cut taxes. People have more disposable income and more jobs are created through development of businesses both retail and manufacturing
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Everyone has to pay into the system and we have to cut the amount of disability payments going to many people who are gaming the system. We have to reel that problem in. The trust fund must be rebuilt through cuts in wasteful spending in order to guarantee benefits to a surging senior population. This country is about to be swamped by seniors who need the benefits.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Police veteran Military veteran College educated-political science and criminal justice 16 years as the most Conservative leader in Tennesee and I have chaired the Tennessee Freedom Caucus for 5 years I have served on or chaired 9 major committees and understand fully that citizens don't have another option besides government for too many things in their lives. When government must be implemented, it must do so with service in mind. I am well aware that as an elected official I work for the people, not the government. Husband, father and strong leader Small business owner-I operate a solid waste transfer facility and recycle heavily
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Judd4judd@gmail.com. (615)390-8314
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am the best man for the job as Congressman in the 6th District of Tennessee. Look at my record both in government and in my professional career. I have been endorsed by many including Congressman Jim Jordan and other members of the US House Freedom Caucus. I am going to help them and they need people like me. The country MUST HAVE more people with a backbone and who are constitutional followers- I am one of those men.
