Patricia "Pat" Hardy

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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?

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

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.