
Jody Ball
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jody Ball
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
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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