Kevin Hern
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Hern
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary Runoff
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Engineering, 1986
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, MBA, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Rafael Cruz
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Pastor Rafael Cruz
Representative Gary Palmer (AL-6)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
James Lankford
Jim Bridenstine
John Boozman
Marco Rubio
Mullin Markwayne
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gary Palmer
Republican Main Street Partnership
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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."
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that all life is sacred and begins at conception. This procedure should only be allowed in order to save the life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The safety of Americans must come first. We must support President Trump and build a wall along our nation's southern border. I also support the Trump administration's travel ban. We must further allow our military and intelligence communities to work together to identify terrorists’ attacks in the planning stages.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence states that we have been endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This how our founders framed our constitution--our rights our from God not government. The limiting of powers allowed that no one branch of our government would have sole power and allow for the checks and balances of each branch. We must serve a big God, not a big government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My wife led me to Christ when I was 31 and forever changed my life. I believe that all life is sacred and begins at conception, and will lead the way in Washington on pro-life issues and give voice to the voiceless. I also believes that marriage is a sacrament between one man and one woman.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I will always fight to defend and protect our conservative principles. I believe in a limited government, free-market principles, less government regulations, and lower taxes. I believe that all life is sacred and begins at conception, and will lead the way in Washington on pro-life issues and give voice to the voiceless. I also believes that marriage is a sacrament between one man and one woman.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe that health care decisions should be made between patients and their doctors, not by government bureaucrats. Obamacare has ultimately resulted in higher cost of care, less access to care, and he believes it reduces the choice of care. We must repeal Obamacare. The best quality and choice of care is given through a free-market driven healthcare system. It is that type of free-market system Americans appreciate about our options in healthcare, not federal government over-regulation. I have lived this out by creating self-insured programs in my company and I will take those innovative solutions to Congress. We must allow Americans to invest in their own health savings accounts.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
As a 25-year business owner and job creator, who persevered through unknown and difficult times, I firmly believe in every American’s right to own, invest, and prosper through hard work. Regulations of business should not work against growth and should work to promote economic confidence and entrepreneurialism. I believe in a simplified tax system; that money earned should stay in the pockets of those who earned it. I am an advocate for reduced government regulation and spending. The only route to repairing America’s economy is to cut spending. With increased economic growth, we will see the necessary decrease in unemployment rates.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
All 2017 individual and pass-through tax reforms should be made permanent. A follow-up review of special interest tax deductions should be examined for viability and removed where deemed preferential to one group over another. The U.S. should strategically move to a Flat Tax system. A full repeal of the 16th Amendment should happen simultaneously with the move from our current tax system.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
I believe that the only route to repairing America’s economy is to cut spending and regulations. With increased economic growth and lower taxes, we will see the necessary decrease in unemployment rates. Also, we must remove the incentives of unemployment, and Congress needs to enact work requirements for welfare recipients that were established in the 1996 Welfare reforms.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
First, we must admit that the current system has a problem. We can no longer continue down the path we are heading. We must institute reforms in the system. This includes means testing, the age limit, looking at ways to privatize. We must also look at the abuse and fraud within the system.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As a person who grew up in extreme poverty, I have seen the damage that perpetual handouts do to families. We need to stop incentivizing individuals from being dependent to government welfare. The best social program is a job. I have BS in Engineering and an MBA. I have spent a lifetime as a small businessman, creating jobs and employing thousands of Americans over the past 25 years. I have owned, or currently own businesses in the restaurant, banking, manufacturing, home building, publishing, and technology sectors. As person who always gets paid last and signs both sides of the paycheck, nothing prepares you better to understand what taxes need to be reformed and what regulations need to be cut.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@hernforcongress.com; 918-296-7710
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am not going to Washington DC to get a better job, make more money, or get a pension like so many there already. I am removing myself from the pension roles on the first day of taking office. I am not selling any of my businesses in the district after getting elected. I currently employ over 700 Oklahomans. I believe it is important to know, understand, and be accountable to the legislation you pass.
