
Mike Hill
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mike Hill
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, Honarary Doctorate, 2015
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, MBA, 1988
US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, MS, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
US AIR FORCE, Captain, 1980-1990
State Farm Insurance, Agent, 1990-Present
AFFILIATIONS
Pensacola American Heart Assoc, Board Chairman, Pensacola Ronald McDonald House
Board Member, Gulf Coast Children in Crisis, Board Member
Pensacola United Cerebral Palsy, Board Member, Gulf Coast Tiger Bay Club
Board Chairman, Gulf Coast Economics Club, Board Chairman
West Florida Hospital, HCA, Board Chairman, AMIKids Pensacola
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
FL State Rep, 2013-2016
FL State Rep, 2018-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
A+
2019
96%, 92% (cum.)†
2016
93%, 91% (cum.)†
2015-16
|A+
2019
|96%, 92% (cum.)†
2016
|93%, 91% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Constitutional Grassroots Movement
OTHER (1)
*Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Phyllis Schlafly Eagles
Constitutional Grassroots Movement
Florida Republican Liberty Caucus
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Adam Putnam (2013)
Ashley Moody (2018)
Elbert Guillory (2018)
Frank White (2016)
Jeffrey Atwater (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (26)
Committee for Special Purpose Government Study (2014)
Conservative Principles for Florida (2020)
Dennis Baxley (2013)
Florida Conservative Leadership Fund (2013)
Florida Family Policy Council (2013)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
American Nurses Association (2014)
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 for an ectopic pregnancy. This occurs when a fertilized egg does not completely leave a fallopian tube, and is life threatening to the mother.
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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Practically all of it. Social programs would be at the top of the list. Citizens’ needs can be better handled by family, friends, and the church. Not government.
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
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
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?
As it was intended in Thomas Jefferson’s 1802 letter to the Danbury, CT baptist that government could not tell the Church how to run their religious activities. The phrase “separation of church and state” appears nowhere in the founding documents, nor in our Constitution. The First Amendment to our Constitution is clear when it states that “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of a religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;”. In other words, no state run religion as the founding fathers left from in Europe.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Through free market competition. Allow insurance companies to compete across state lines. As much as possible, get government out of the equation.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who have been deemed to be of benefit to the United States, and are willing to embrace our constitution, our values, and our social norms.
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 Disagree
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.
Romans 10:9-10. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Jesus Christ is my LORD and Savior.
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.
My website votemikehill.com, and my voting record.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Honorary Doctorate from Pensacola Christian College MBA from University of West Florida BS from US Air Force Academy 10 years active duty as US Air Force Officer. Selected as Company Grade Officer of the Year in 1988 while stationed at Eglin AFB FL Successful small business owner for 30 years. Served on numerous volunteer boards. Usually becoming chairman. Served as State House Representative for District 2, 2013-2016. Currently serving as State House Representative for District 1, 2018-present.
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?
I’m a constitutional conservative that loves God, my family and this country. I take my oath of office seriously that I swore to the Living God that I would support, protect and defend our Constitution, so help me God.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None on law abiding citizens. The constitution codifies this inalienable, God given, right.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
Protect the life of the preborn. End abortion in Florida. Protect our right to bear arms, and repeal the gun control law passed in 2017. Reduce taxes and unnecessary government regulations that hinder economic growth.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is a symptom of man’s fallen nature. The cure is to preach the Gospel. The bigger threat is the attack on the family.
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