

Jodey C. Arrington
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jodey C. Arrington
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.19
Incumbent
Yes
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 System, Vice Chancellor, Office of Research Commercialization
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas State Senate, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2017-18
100%
2019-20
100%
2021
100%
2017-18
100%, 100% (cum.)â€
2021
100%
2022
A+
2021-2022
100%
2021-2022
100%
2021
A+
2021
96%
2021
97%, 94% (cum.)â€
2017-18
90%
2017-18
89%
2020-21
93%, 87% (cum.)â€
2021
85%
2022
85%, 78% (cum.)â€
2021
69% (cum.)â€
2021
84%, 67% (cum.)â€
2021-2022
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2021
|100%
2017-18
|100%, 100% (cum.)â€
2021
|100%
2022
|A+
2021-2022
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2021
|A+
2021
|96%
2021
|97%, 94% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|90%
2017-18
|89%
2020-21
|93%, 87% (cum.)â€
2021
|85%
2022
|85%, 78% (cum.)â€
2021
|69% (cum.)â€
2021
|84%, 67% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
25%
2018
D
2019-2021
11%, 16% (cum.)â€
2021
0%, 9% (cum.)â€
2017-18
9%
2021
0%, 4% (cum.)â€
2021
0%, 1% (cum.)â€
2021
0%
2017
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2020
0%
2021-2022
0%
2017-18
0%
2019-2020
0%
2017-18
0%
2021
0%
2021-2022
F
2022
F
2021
0%
2022
F
2021
F
2019-20
0%
2017-18
|25%
2018
|D
2019-2021
|11%, 16% (cum.)â€
2021
|0%, 9% (cum.)â€
2021
|0%, 4% (cum.)â€
2021
|0%, 1% (cum.)â€
2021
|0%
2017
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2020
|0%
2021-2022
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2019-2020
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2021-2022
|F
2021
|0%
2022
|F
2021
|F
2019-20
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Family Research Council Action PAC
*Campaign for Working Families
*National Right To Life
Donald Trump
OTHER (3)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
*Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND
Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (266)
Adrian Smith (2018)
Alek Skarlatos (2020)
Alex Mooney (2020)
Amanda L. Adkins (2020)
Andrew Harris (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (72)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)
American Principles (2022)
BILL PAC (TX) (2016)
Brighter Futures PAC (2016)
Carl Tepper (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Chris Wallace TX (2015)
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Our laws should never support the willful termination of the life of a child through an abortion procedure.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Our laws should never support the willful termination of the life of a child through an abortion procedure.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reduce taxes and incentivize corporate investment in jobs and capital in the U.S.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reduce taxes and incentivize corporate investment in jobs and capital in the U.S.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The Constitution says Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;.....The Church and a biblical worldview are foundational to this country and its constitution. Nothwithstanding the limitation on Congress to establish a particular religion, there should be broad discretion throughout this country for the church to engage with the State on many levels.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The Constitution says Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;.....The Church and a biblical worldview are foundational to this country and its constitution. Nothwithstanding the limitation on Congress to establish a particular religion, there should be broad discretion throughout this country for the church to engage with the State on many levels.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The COVID vaccine should never have been required.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The COVID vaccine should never have been required.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
None of the options fully express my view on healthcare. Our current healthcare framework is complicated with longstanding public/private components. Long-term, private market principles should guide our healthcare policy.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
None of the options fully express my view on healthcare. Our current healthcare framework is complicated with longstanding public/private components. Long-term, private market principles should guide our healthcare policy.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C is generally my answer.
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C is generally my answer.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
At a minimum, the U.S., should secure its border and enforce currently immigration laws.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
At a minimum, the U.S., should secure its border and enforce currently immigration laws.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. should secure its border and enforce current immigration laws, at a minimum.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. should secure its border and enforce current immigration laws, at a minimum.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The Jesus of the Bible is the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. See John 14:6
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The Jesus of the Bible is the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus. See John 14:6
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID should be required, at a minimum.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID should be required, at a minimum.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Critical Race Theory and other divisive strategies threaten domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Critical Race Theory and other divisive strategies threaten domestic security.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Please refer to any of my publicly available media platforms.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will continue to fight to preserve freedoms secured by God in the U.S. Constitution.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Please refer to any of my publicly available media platforms.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will continue to fight to preserve freedoms secured by God in the U.S. Constitution.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
To the best of my knowledge, the Supreme Court has upheld qualified immunity for police officers and other government officials in the performance of official duties pursuant to official departmental policies.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
To the best of my knowledge, the Supreme Court has upheld qualified immunity for police officers and other government officials in the performance of official duties pursuant to official departmental policies.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment is clear in its protection of gun ownership. The Supreme Court has also been clear, legislative restrictions on gun ownership are very limited.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The 2nd Amendment is clear in its protection of gun ownership. The Supreme Court has also been clear, legislative restrictions on gun ownership are very limited.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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