Theodore "Ted" Yoho
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Theodore "Ted" Yoho
Party
Republican
Election Year
2014
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Broward Community College, Deerfield, AA
Univeristy of Florida, Gainesville, DVM, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
American Veterinary Medical Association, Member, Florida Veterinary Medical Association
Member, National Cattlemans Association, Member
National Rifle Association, Member, Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. House of Representatives, 1.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013
100%
2013-14
100%
2015-16
100%
2015-16
93%
2015
92%
2016
80%, 85%†
2014
80%, 80%†
2015
95%, 80%†
2015-16
86%, 79%†
2015-16
100%, 77%†
2015
74%
2013
|100%
2013-14
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2015-16
|93%
2015
|92%
2016
|80%, 85%†
2014
|80%, 80%†
2015
|95%, 80%†
2015-16
|86%, 79%†
2015-16
|100%, 77%†
2015
|74%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2014
10%
2015
4%, 5%†
2015
3%, 2%†
2015-16
0%
2013
0%, 0%†
2015-16
0%
2015
0%
2014
|10%
2015
|3%, 2%†
2015-16
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
Freedom Works
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Second Revolution
National Rifle Association
Tea Party Express
U.S. Senator Rand Paul
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Freedom Works
American Conservative Union
Congressman Justin Amash
Senator Rand Paul
Several local officials
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
Bruce Poliquin
Chuck Clemons
Curt Clawson
David Jolly
Jeff Duncan
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (44)
60 Plus Association
Acton PAC
American Conservative Union
American Principles
Associated Builders and Contractors
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Airline Pilots Association
International Association of Firefighters
Marijuana Policy Project
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and are the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
3. The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
4. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
5. The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) should be repealed by Congress.
Strongly Agree
6. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Agree
7. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
8. Efforts to bring Islamic law (shariah) to America do not pose a threat to our country and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
10. Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
11. More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Disagree
12. 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
13. People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
14. The federal government should establish nationwide standards (such as Common Core) for high-school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
15. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The imperfect nature of man is why the Founders were very careful in making sure there was a set of checks and balances within our government's framework. This limit of power is needed, as is evidenced today. The system only works when each branch operates within their scope. Thankfully, the other branches have the authority to rein in overreach when it occurs.
16. Briefly list three (3) political or legislative issues of most concern to you, and explain why each is important to you.
1. Jobs and the Economy: Right now, we are approaching $18 trillion in national debt. What that comes out to is about $60,000 per man, woman and child in the United States. Because of government’s reckless spending, the government has taken the choice about what you do with your money away from you. For the first time since 1978 we've passed a budget and have gotten the Constitutional appropriations process back on track. This is important because it gives us the ability to make the necessary cuts and needed common sense reforms. Finally, we've passed over 40 jobs bills out of the House. 2. National Security: National security begins with a secure border. This stems from failed policy, a lack of enforcement of the laws already on the books, and the unwillingness to do what is best for America. 3. Lack of Accountability in Washington: Whether it's Benghazi or the IRS targeting conservatives or the NSA and the VA creating fake waiting lists, we need accountability in Washington.
17. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
In cases of rape or incest or when the life of the mother is threatened. However, this is a State's rights issue. The States should decide whether or not to allow this practice.
18. 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.
1. God 2.Constitution 3. Voters
19. Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God, Country, and Family. I am a Christian, Conservative and believe that our rights come from a Creator - not from government.
