
James M. Hoops
Republican | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James M. Hoops
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
NORTHWEST STATE OF LA, NATCHITOCHES, BACHELOR DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADM., 1978-1981
WORK & MILITARY
AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER INC, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, 2007-2014
NORTHWEST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, VP OF STRATEGIC DEPARTMENT, 2015-2018
AFFILIATIONS
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST, ATHLETES IN ACTION BASKETBALL, 1981-1984
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
HENRY COUNTY AUDITOR, 1986-1998
OHIO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, 1999-2006
OHIO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, 2018-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
OHIO SENATE 1ST DISTRICT
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Ohio Right to Life PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ENDORSED BY OVER 50 LOCAL OFFICIALS THAT ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE 1ST SENATE DISTRICT
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (20)
Andrea White (2024)
Bernie Moreno (2024)
Bill Roemer (2024)
Daniel R. Hawkins (2024)
Jon Husted (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
Citizens for Affordable Housing (2025)
Jerry Cirino (2025)
Jesse Styles (2025)
Patti Rockey (2025)
Ohio Coal Association (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)
Building Trades Councils (2025)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2025)
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (2025)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2025)
International Union of Elevator Constructors (2025)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
IF THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS IN DANGER
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
THIS IS AN ISSUE WE NEED TO WATCH CLOSELY AS TECHNOLOGY CHANGES DAILY.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
WE SHOULD FOLLOW WHAT THE LAW SAYS. IF WE WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT CHANGE THE LAW.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
KEEP THE STATE(GOVERNMENT) OUT OF THE CHURCH.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
ABSOLUTELY. WHY? IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE OF WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS AND AS ALEXANDER HAIG SAID AS HE DESCRIBED ISRAEL AS "AMERICA'S LARGEST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE WORLD THAT CANNOT BE SUNK".
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I FEEL THE BEST OPTION FROM THIS LIST IS "B".
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
I NEED MORE DATA ON THIS ONE. IF WE DID THIS WOULD WE RUN INTO HIPAA ISSUES?
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
OHIO HAS A MINIMUM WAGE PROCESS IN PLACE. IF WE WANT TO CHANGE IT WE NEED TO CHANGE THE LAW. HOWEVER, WE NEED TO BE AWARE THAT SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE AFFECTED. THEY NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN THE DISCUSSION. I AM HAPPY WITH THE CURRENT PROCESS.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
FIND OUT WHAT IS WASTEFUL. MAKE SURE WE DON'T HAVE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES MAKE SURE WE DON'T SEND PAYMENTS TO PEOPLE WHO SHOULDN'T BE GETTING THOSE PAYMENTS SUCH AS MEDICAID PAYMENTS
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
THE STATES NEED TO MAKE SURE THE MONEY WE ARE SENDING TO WASHINGTON D.C. STOPS TOO AND STAYS WITH THE STATES.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
NEED MORE INFORMATION.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
PEOPLE DO MAKE MISTAKES. WE HAVE LAWS IN PLACE IN OHIO THAT REQUIRE THOSE PEOPLE TO SERVE TIME. HOWEVER, I DO BELIEVE IN 2ND CHANCES.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
IF A PERSON LIVES IN AMERICA THAT PERSON NEEDS TO FOLLOW THE LAWS AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE LAWS AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE THE PERSON LIVES IN.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
ANY LAW ABIDING CITIZEN SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARRY A GUN. I HAVE SUPPORTED EVERY 2ND AMENDMENT LEGISLATION THAT HAS BEEN VOTED ON SINCE I HAVE BEEN IN THE HOUSE. I WAS THERE TO VOTE YES ON CONCEALED CARRY WHEN IT FIRST BECAME LAW IN THE STATE OF OHIO.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
I LOOK AT MYSELF LIKE JIM BAKER, CHIEF OF STAFF FOR RONALD REAGAN LOOKED AT PRESIDENT REAGAN. HE SAID "RONALD REAGAN WAS CONSERVATIVE BUT WHEN IT CAME TO RUNNING THE GOVERNMENT HE WAS PRAGMATIC"
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IS KEY TO THIS. AND WHAT I MEAN BY THIS ...THE PARENTS NEED TO MAKE SURE THEIR CHILD IS READY TO LEARN AND UNDERSTANDS THE CONSEQUENCES IF THEY CREATE ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Choose not to answer
OHIO HAS A LAW CREATED BY HB 68 WHICH I CO-SPONSORED AND VOTED "YES" ON.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
THE PEOPLE OF OHIO PASSED A CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE ON THIS SUBJECT IN 2004. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A FEDERAL COURT CASE THAT INVALIDATED THIS BUT WE STILL HAVE IT IN THE OHIO CONSTITUTION.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
I NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MEAN BY EXPANDING GAMBLING. OHIO ALREADY HAS GAMBLING IN MANY FORMS.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I BELEIVE THAT GOD IS A LOVING GOD BUT HE IS ALSO A JUST GOD. GOD WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH US. BUT BECAUSE HE IS A JUST GOD AND WE ARE SINFUL THAT RELATIONSHIP WAS BROKEN SINCE THE TIME OF ADAM & EVE. HOWEVER, BECAUSE GOD IS A GOD OF LOVE HE CAME DOWN AS JESUS AND DIED FOR US SO THAT WE HAVE THE OPTION OF HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM IF WE BELEIVE IN WHAT HE DID AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS. I VALUE MY FAMILY. I VALUE MY ABILITY TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND LOOK AT MYSELF AND SAY "I DID THE BEST I COULD AND I ALWAYS TOLD THE TRUTH."
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
I SUPPORTED AND CO-SPONSORED HB 68 THAT DEALT WITH HIS ISSUE.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
WE STILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TAKING CARE OF OUR WORLD.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I AM A BELIEVER IN DIVERSIFICATION. WE SHOULD NOT DEPEND ON JUST ONE SOURCE. FOR BASE LOAD POWER I LIKE GAS, NUCLEAR AND COAL. I ALSO FEEL SOLAR AND WIND COULD BE IMPORTANT IF PEOPLE WANT IT IN THEIR AREA. IF NOT, SB52 DEALT WITH THAT ISSUE.
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