John Houman

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Houman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 20


Incumbent

No


Links

John Houman websites
John Houman phones
John Houman email

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, 1979

WORK & MILITARY

United States Navy, Petty Ofc. second class E5, 1965-1969

electrician apprenticeship school, Journeyman, 1981-

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

when the health of the mother is Endangered.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

I don't like the definition of suicide, I prefer Euthanasia! Having been there several times with significant others, we discussed the topic and fortunately never reach that point! Talking about this subject and remembering departed loved ones brings tears to my eyes!


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Tax incentives for Floridians and increased taxes for out-of-state Wall Street carpetbaggers and corporate gangsters!

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Being in a position of not being able to view the budget, I cannot answer this question.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

K through 12, local colleges yes, grants and scholarships for major universities.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

As party of service to the general public. Yes As part of your personal service to the general public. No

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never


HEALTHCARE

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.

too complicated of the question, all the above and none of the above.

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

for the health of the other students.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

To complicate of a question, I don't have the 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.

Neutral

I want what's best for both sides


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

There is no right answer to this question.


EDUCATION

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

Agree

I agree, except for for-profit schools


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Choose not to answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Neutral

This is a tough question to answer, I would say man-ordained not God ordained. Until the discovery of DNA, for 50 years I didn’t understand why people acted the way they do! Looking at our DNA. We are born that way. We are born gay or straight, we don’t have a choice. We are the way we are from birth. for whatever reason, it is God’s plan.

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

Disagree

I must be stupid, for 75 years I’ve never even heard of critical race theory until Fox News started beating the drum and politicians picked up on it to scare people!

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in karma, treating and helping people as you would want to be treated.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter IQ Test 1. What is a paper trail and what states use it? 2. What is chain of custody? 3. What is BMDs for accessibility, Optical scaner, SSDI, and NCOA. 4. What is the definition of logistics and how does it apply to your state voting system? 5. What is Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)? 6. What County Supervisor of Elections received the Florida Governor's Sterling Award? 7. What type of antivirus or firewall does the supervisor of elections use? 8. Similarities and Differences between the Florida Lottery and the Florida Voting System?


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

A minority of people are extremist. Those are the ones we have to worry about.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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.

Long range planning for Agriculture, Algae Bloom, Beach Erosion, Natural Habitat, Safe Drinking Water, and Salt Water Intrusion.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

I don’t like the idea of fracking, but we need to be oil independent while transitioning to cleaner sources of energy.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Health and welfare of its citizens.

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?

Moderate

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

gun safety not restriction

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Neutral

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