Jodey Arrington

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jodey Arrington


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.19


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jodey Arrington websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, BA in Political Science, 1994

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Masters of Public Administration, 1997

McDonough School of Business, Washington, D.C., Certificate of International Business Management, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Protestant, evangelical church organizations, Elder, Sunday School teacher, and speaker, College and youth ministry organizations

Speaker and leader, Spirit Ranch Board of Directors, Christian leadership program

Texas Tech University

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Texas State Senate, 2014

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2019-20

100%


2017-18

100%


2019-20

100%


2020

100%


2017-18

100%, 100% (cum.)†


2019

100%


2017-2018

100%


2019-20

100%


2019

A


2020

A


2019

99%


2019

95%, 97% (cum.)†


2019

93%, 92% (cum.)†


2017-18

90%


2017-18

89%


2019-20

91%, 85% (cum.)†


2019

96%, 79% (cum.)†


2019-20

73%, 71% (cum.)†


2019

62% (cum.)†


2019

62% (cum.)†





2017-18

|

100%, 100% (cum.)†


2019

|

100%



2019-20

|

100%





2019

|

95%, 97% (cum.)†


2019

|

93%, 92% (cum.)†




2019-20

|

91%, 85% (cum.)†


2019

|

96%, 79% (cum.)†


2019-20

|

73%, 71% (cum.)†


2019

|

62% (cum.)†


2019

|

62% (cum.)†



LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (5)

Donald Trump

Family Research Council Action PAC

House Conservatives Fund

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

National Right To Life

OTHER (5)

Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee

National Association of Home Builders

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND

Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas)

Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-11)

Family Research Council

Texas Alliance for Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (196)

Adrian Smith (2018)

Alex Mooney (2020)

Andrew Harris (2020)

Andy Biggs (2019)

Ann Wagner (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (57)

Alamo PAC (2016)

BILL PAC (TX) (2016)

Brighter Futures PAC (2016)

Citizens Against Government Waste (2018)

CMR PAC (2017)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

American Wind Energy Association (2019)

Chris Wallace (President, Texas Association of Business) (2015)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when it threatens the life of the mother – ‘life for life’ situations should be reserved to families to decide.


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Make it solvent, institute common-sense reforms, give seniors more control over their retirement, cut other programs to pay for it.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Entitlement spending is 70% of the budget, we need to eliminate the Department of Education and institute across-the-board cuts. There is an untold amount of waste, as well as unnecessary and unconstitutional programs and spending that needs to be eliminated.

Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

They shouldn’t. We should implement policies that encourage them to pay their debts.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

We are a nation under God with Judeo-Christian values – free to worship God. The State shall not coerce or prohibit in this regard.


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Market-based, patient-centered health care system. I would give states block grants for Medicaid, and I would give everyone, including Medicare recipients, more choice and flexibility.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Fix our broken immigration system and open border. Strengthen our military and homeland security.


IMMIGRATION

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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Merit-based, shared values, no criminals, and implement requirements to work.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and I believe the Bible is the Holy Word of God. I believe strong families make strong countries, and I believe in traditional American values.


ABOUT YOU

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.

Constitutionalist, limited government, states’ sovereignty, strong defense, free markets. https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2019/01/31/rep-jodey-arrington-calls-for-more-border-security-praises-local-law-enforcement/2730865002/ https://video.foxnews.com/v/6083010948001/#sp=show-clips https://www.kcbd.com/2019/10/26/jodey-arrington-impeachment-trade-with-china/

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

We need God more than government, prayer more than policies, and revival more than reforms. Our problems are more cultural and spiritual than law and policy.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I believe in ‘Constitutional Carry’ with very limited restrictions, such as those on convicted felons.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

1. Strengthen the Military, secure the border, and stop illegal immigration. 2. Balance the budget, reduce debt, and cut spending. 3. Promote and defend free people, states, and markets.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism of all forms should be condemned. Crimes committed for any reason are crimes and should be punished all the same.

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