Matt Hinton
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matt Hinton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.22
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, Bach, 2008
Stephen F Austin, Sugar Land, Diploma, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
AFIP, Senior Certified F&I Professional, 3
AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Federal Government should have no role in abortion.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Federal Government should have no role in abortion.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Federal Government should have no role in abortion.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would support Rand Paul's "Pennies Plan" which would help us balance the budget. Once the budget is balanced it will be easier to appropriate the amount of necessary funds to Social Security that would keep it afoat for future generations.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would support Rand Paul's "Pennies Plan" which would help us balance the budget. Once the budget is balanced it will be easier to appropriate the amount of necessary funds to Social Security that would keep it afoat for future generations.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would support Rand Paul's "Pennies Plan" which would help us balance the budget. Once the budget is balanced it will be easier to appropriate the amount of necessary funds to Social Security that would keep it afoat for future generations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all foreign aid. Fix the "Use it or Lose it" budget rules. Stop all federal funding for public news organizations. Stop all federal funding for planned parenthood. Pass the "Pennies Plan" that was introduced by Rand Paul.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all foreign aid. Fix the "Use it or Lose it" budget rules. Stop all federal funding for public news organizations. Stop all federal funding for planned parenthood. Pass the "Pennies Plan" that was introduced by Rand Paul.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Eliminate all foreign aid. Fix the "Use it or Lose it" budget rules. Stop all federal funding for public news organizations. Stop all federal funding for planned parenthood. Pass the "Pennies Plan" that was introduced by Rand Paul.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. The students were adults when they took out these student loans. They are responsible for their decisions. It should not be the responsibilities of the tax payers to relieve individuals of poor financial decisions.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. The students were adults when they took out these student loans. They are responsible for their decisions. It should not be the responsibilities of the tax payers to relieve individuals of poor financial decisions.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None. The students were adults when they took out these student loans. They are responsible for their decisions. It should not be the responsibilities of the tax payers to relieve individuals of poor financial decisions.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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 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 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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means there can be no formally constituted state churches. The state cannot mandate that it's citizens give offerings to any specific churches.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means there can be no formally constituted state churches. The state cannot mandate that it's citizens give offerings to any specific churches.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means there can be no formally constituted state churches. The state cannot mandate that it's citizens give offerings to any specific churches.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I will never vote for any healthcare legislation that politicians are immune from. The politicians who passed the ACA exempted themselves from the legislation. This is unacceptable, and any legislation that is passed for the public should also be applied to the politicians who passed it. My fix for the healthcare system is to let all people with pre-existing conditions keep their current health insurance plan. We will lock their premiums in place so that they cannot rise more than the current level of inflation. Then I would let health insurance companies offer free market health insurance like they did before the ACA was passed which would lower premiums significantly. For those few people who still choose not to get health insurance and later get diagnosed with a chronic disease, they will be able to get on medicare by paying a slightly higher income tax rate to help offset the burden on the tax payers.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I will never vote for any healthcare legislation that politicians are immune from. The politicians who passed the ACA exempted themselves from the legislation. This is unacceptable, and any legislation that is passed for the public should also be applied to the politicians who passed it. My fix for the healthcare system is to let all people with pre-existing conditions keep their current health insurance plan. We will lock their premiums in place so that they cannot rise more than the current level of inflation. Then I would let health insurance companies offer free market health insurance like they did before the ACA was passed which would lower premiums significantly. For those few people who still choose not to get health insurance and later get diagnosed with a chronic disease, they will be able to get on medicare by paying a slightly higher income tax rate to help offset the burden on the tax payers.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I will never vote for any healthcare legislation that politicians are immune from. The politicians who passed the ACA exempted themselves from the legislation. This is unacceptable, and any legislation that is passed for the public should also be applied to the politicians who passed it. My fix for the healthcare system is to let all people with pre-existing conditions keep their current health insurance plan. We will lock their premiums in place so that they cannot rise more than the current level of inflation. Then I would let health insurance companies offer free market health insurance like they did before the ACA was passed which would lower premiums significantly. For those few people who still choose not to get health insurance and later get diagnosed with a chronic disease, they will be able to get on medicare by paying a slightly higher income tax rate to help offset the burden on the tax payers.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Have the FBI follow up appropriately on tips from the general public. ELiminate the immigration lottery. Stop regime change wars. Stop bombing the middle east and giving radical Islam propaganda photo opportunities of children being killed by US bombings.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Have the FBI follow up appropriately on tips from the general public. ELiminate the immigration lottery. Stop regime change wars. Stop bombing the middle east and giving radical Islam propaganda photo opportunities of children being killed by US bombings.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Have the FBI follow up appropriately on tips from the general public. ELiminate the immigration lottery. Stop regime change wars. Stop bombing the middle east and giving radical Islam propaganda photo opportunities of children being killed by US bombings.
IMMIGRATION
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
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
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Disagree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Disagree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People should be allowed to immigrate to the US based on a merit. We need to limit the amount of low skilled immigration because that drives down the wages for American citizens in those low skilled jobs. Our immigration system should be aimed at preserving and increasing the incomes of the poorest citizens in our country.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People should be allowed to immigrate to the US based on a merit. We need to limit the amount of low skilled immigration because that drives down the wages for American citizens in those low skilled jobs. Our immigration system should be aimed at preserving and increasing the incomes of the poorest citizens in our country.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People should be allowed to immigrate to the US based on a merit. We need to limit the amount of low skilled immigration because that drives down the wages for American citizens in those low skilled jobs. Our immigration system should be aimed at preserving and increasing the incomes of the poorest citizens in our country.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus set the example of what we all should strive to live like. Jesus is King. My favorite scripture is Galatians 5.1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus set the example of what we all should strive to live like. Jesus is King. My favorite scripture is Galatians 5.1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus set the example of what we all should strive to live like. Jesus is King. My favorite scripture is Galatians 5.1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
ABOUT YOU
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website is very clear on what I support and oppose. My twitter account is also very clear on what I support and oppose.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website is very clear on what I support and oppose. My twitter account is also very clear on what I support and oppose.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My website is very clear on what I support and oppose. My twitter account is also very clear on what I support and oppose.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My favorite quote is from Benjamin Franklin. He said “He who sacrifices freedom for security is neither free, nor secure.” This inspired my political beliefs. Let me expand on this quote and what it means to me and my political ideologies. I will not give up our freedom for the promise of security. I will not give up our weapons for the promise of security. I will not give up my our due process for the promise of security. I will not give up our privacy for the promise of security. I will not give up our dignity for the promise of security. OUR FREEDOM IS OUR SECURITY!
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My favorite quote is from Benjamin Franklin. He said “He who sacrifices freedom for security is neither free, nor secure.” This inspired my political beliefs. Let me expand on this quote and what it means to me and my political ideologies. I will not give up our freedom for the promise of security. I will not give up our weapons for the promise of security. I will not give up my our due process for the promise of security. I will not give up our privacy for the promise of security. I will not give up our dignity for the promise of security. OUR FREEDOM IS OUR SECURITY!
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My favorite quote is from Benjamin Franklin. He said “He who sacrifices freedom for security is neither free, nor secure.” This inspired my political beliefs. Let me expand on this quote and what it means to me and my political ideologies. I will not give up our freedom for the promise of security. I will not give up our weapons for the promise of security. I will not give up my our due process for the promise of security. I will not give up our privacy for the promise of security. I will not give up our dignity for the promise of security. OUR FREEDOM IS OUR SECURITY!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd amendment has already been infringed on too much.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd amendment has already been infringed on too much.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd amendment has already been infringed on too much.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Replacing the Affordable Care Act. Build the wall & Immigration reform. Pass the new Trade deals (including USMCA)
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Replacing the Affordable Care Act. Build the wall & Immigration reform. Pass the new Trade deals (including USMCA)
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Replacing the Affordable Care Act. Build the wall & Immigration reform. Pass the new Trade deals (including USMCA)
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. This questions seems ridiculous. The US has put so much racism behind it over the past few decades that it is ludicrous to suggest that it could be considered a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. This questions seems ridiculous. The US has put so much racism behind it over the past few decades that it is ludicrous to suggest that it could be considered a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. This questions seems ridiculous. The US has put so much racism behind it over the past few decades that it is ludicrous to suggest that it could be considered a threat to domestic security.
