Aaron Bean

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Aaron Bean


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 4


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, B.S. Finance, 1989

WORK & MILITARY

UF Health Jacksonville, in Development, 2008-2022

High Energy Auction Company, Owner, 2009-2014

Compass Bank, 1996-2008

The Prudential Island Realty, 1993-1996

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Fernandina Beach City Commissioner and Mayor, 1996 - 1999

Florida State Representative, 2000 - 2008

Florida State Senate, 2012 - 2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (8)

Campaign for Working Families

Republican Liberty Caucus

National Right To Life

Florida Right to Life PAC

*National Republican Congressional Committee

OTHER (1)

*ABC Florida East Coast

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

President Donald Trump

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (34)

Brian Fitzpatrick (2024)

Craig Riedel (2024)

Derrick Anderson (2024)

Don Bacon (2024)

Donald Trump (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (134)

Bulldog PAC (2024)

Do Right Bayou (2024)

Ed Royce (2024)

Florida Transportation Builders Association (2024)

Greg Walden (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2024)

Service Employees International Union (2023)

American Nurses Association (2021)

International Longshoremens Association (2018)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2018)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate's B- grade from pro-marijuana group, National
Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act,  which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions.

One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.

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

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I am pro-life with exceptions for the life and health of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I supported the overturing of Roe v. Wade so that those decisions could go back to the states. While in Congress, I have also cosponsored legislation, including H.R. 7 that makes Hyde restrictions permanent so that no tax dollars go toward funding abortions and H.R. 6176 that prohibits federal funding from going to Planned Parenthood, and I supported H.R. 26 to protect babies that survive attempted abortions. In Congress, I have been proud to defend those who cannot defend themselves.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Government should not infringe on our right to exercise religion.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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.

B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

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?

Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and the success of its military operation is vital to our national security. When Israel is safer, America is safer. When Israel is stronger, we are stronger.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Under the Biden-Harris administration, we’ve seen our military lose focus of its sole mission, which is our national security. It is paramount that we have a strong military and that we recruit and retain the best and the brightest. A huge part of this is advancing legislation and policies that support our servicemembers and their families who dedicate their lives to protecting and defending our American freedoms.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

COVID vaccinations should not be required. There are other vaccinations that are required in many circumstances; however, those vaccinations are long proven to be effective and have gone through years of clinical trials.

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.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Addressing our spiraling economy and crippling national debt to get on a path to fiscal sustainability. We need to do everything we can to allow the free market to thrive and decrease the burden of government regulation and limit government spending.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

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?

Securing our border is a top priority, and I only support legal immigration under our current system of citizenship for those that legally enter our country.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I am a strong proponent of the Second Amendment and agree with the NRA stance that we work to keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals and enforce existing laws aimed at criminals who use guns to commit their crimes.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

I think the general purpose of government is to follow and uphold the rule of law and our Constitution and to provide a strong defense against national threats.

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

No.

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

No.


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian who believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas and oil.

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