Jody Ball

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jody Ball


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 5


Incumbent

No


Links

Jody Ball websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Southwestern University, San Marco, BS, 1982

University of TX at Austin, Austin, Adjunct Professor, 1988

University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, Adjunct Professor, 1990

WORK & MILITARY

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Instructor, 1987

Austin Community College, Instructor, 1988

AFFILIATIONS

Wendy's Wonderful Kids, Leader, Volunteer, and Contributor, Goodwill

Contributor, Spencer Education Fund, Contributor

St Judes Hospital, Volunteer and Contributor, Second Harvest Food Bank

Volunteer and Contributor, Catholic Charities, Contributor

United Way, Volunteer and Contributor, Wounded Warrior Project

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Nashville City Council, 2015

Presidential Republican Delegate, 2016

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

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.

Neutral

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Neutral

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

No Answer

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

No

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

Keep up to date Homeland Security and Secure our Boarders!

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

No one branch of government has to much power.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

No

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?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

No

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

Get America back to work, provide HSA accounts, let folks be responsible for choices made. Let the open market define prices.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Less Regulation.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

Going to take a lot of work to make it fair to all.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Lower Corporate Taxes

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Do not allow Congress to take funds out for other purposes.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Criminal Justice, Insurance Law, Healthcare Law Adjunct Professor.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

JodyBallforCongress.com

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

I will back our President.

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