Ed Hooper

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ed Hooper


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 21


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Ed Hooper websitesEd Hooper phones
Ed Hooper email
Facebook

EDUCATION

St Pete College, Clearwater,, no, 1974

Statesville, NC Schools, Statesville , NC, HS, 1966

WORK & MILITARY

Statesville Fire Department, Firefighter, 1968-1972

Clearwater Fire Department, Firefighter & Fire Officer, 1972-1996

Consus Group, LLC, Partner, 2001-2021

AFFILIATIONS

Chi Chi Rodriquez Youth Foundat, Volunteer and board member, Pinellas County Rep Ex. Committ

Member, Greater Largo Rep Club, Past President & Member

North Pinellas Rep. Club, member, Sunrise Rep. Leadership Club

member, Ronald Reagan Rep. Club, member

Pasco Rep. Ex. Committee, member, West Pasco Rep. Club

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Clearwater Commisssioner, 1996-2000

Florida House, 2006-2014

Florida Senate, 2018-current

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Florida House, 2000

Pinellas County Commission, 2014

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

Florida Right to Life PAC

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida

Florida Family Action

LIBERAL (2)

United Auto Workers

Florida AFL-CIO

OTHER (2)

Florida Chamber of Commerce

*ABC Florida East Coast

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Too numerous to list

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (32)

Corey Simon (2024)

Omar Blanco (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

Tom Leek (2024)

Ed Montanari (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (82)

A Stronger Florida (2024)

Better Roads for Florida (2024)

Committee for Accessible Government (2024)

Florida Conservatives United (2024)

Florida Free Enterprise Fund (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (19)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2024)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2024)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2024)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2024)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2023)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Health of Mother or viability of child. Rape or Incest.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Florida voters answered this issue already

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

C

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

Very limited


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Our strongest ally


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

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

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A and C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas and solar


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Public Safety in all areas

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?

Lean Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Current Law

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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