
Amanda Lynn Hinson
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Amanda Lynn Hinson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Hamline University, St. Paul, TEFL Certificate, 2013
Far East State Transport University, Khabarovsk, Russia, 2011
North Central University, Minneapolis, Mass Communications, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Assemblies of God World Missions, Missionary, Communications Specialist, 2008-2016
Wide Open Curtains, Author, 2012
Memory Videos by Amanda Lynn Hinson, Owner/Video Producer, 2002-2008
Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, TV Producer, 2002
AFFILIATIONS
Buffalo Community Assembly of God, Children/Youth/Music Pastor, Wadena Assembly of God Church
Youth/Music Leader, Living Waters Pelican Rapids Church, Youth/Music Leader
Manchester English School, Khabarovsk, English Teacher, Nasha Shkola
Russian and ESL Substitute Teacher, Volunteer, Long Prairie Public Schools, Parent Advisory Committee
Bluffton Christian School, Music Teacher, 7th Congressional District of Minnesota GOP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Buffalo City Council, 2008
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Danette Colin
Daniel Goeden
Diane Schermerhorn
Judy Johnson
Kristin Poortvliet
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under no circumstance should abortion be a pursuit of the public.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founding Fathers knew that despite our attempts at being good and perfect, we as humans fail. When the nation was founded, they wanted to protect us from the tyrannical leadership they had encountered including a king who made his own interpretations of Scripture or treated people harshly if they did not believe like him. They set up checks and balances in order for government to have accountability and limited power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. No man comes to the Father except through Christ. I depend on God for daily wisdom and hope to glorify God in all I say, think and do. My highest value is the truth-- even if it means admitting a mistake. I believe kindness goes a long way, and our leaders can model to others how we ought to treat one another. I am a lover of justice, and I will continue to fight for those who are oppressed or mistreated in this world. I believe women need to be valued, no matter what their role is in today's society. I am for liberty, faith, and family.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I've fought for the religious freedoms of people around the world, pointed out the shortcomings of a liberal agenda to leaders in our foreign consulates as well as to followers and friends, acted fiscally responsible, while poor and destitute did not take on government assistance, refuse to use subsidized insurance, speak out for our conservative principles in speeches and through writing. I've been a member of the Republican party since I was 18.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
info@hinsonforcongress.com
Additional comment from candidate:
We can make a difference. Our Republic is up to us. Let's make a real difference this year in who we send to Washington so that we can have relevant, informed decision-makers in Congress who will fight for our families, our nation, and our freedom. I ask for your vote. God bless you!
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