Hop Nguyen
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Hop Nguyen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 22
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
CSU Stanislaus, Turlock, CA, BS, 1981
Calvary Chapel Bible Coll., Twin Peaks, BA, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
AlaskaUSA FCU, Sr Programmer/Analyst, 7
Favorite Healthcare, Sr Programmer/Analyst, 2
Children International, Programmer/Analyst, 16
VL Systems Inc, Programmer/Analyst, 7
AFFILIATIONS
Covenant Presbyterian SCW, Member
Living Word Presbyterian, Church Planter
Covenant Reformed, KC, Member, deacon, treasurer
Wycliffe Bible Translators, Missionary
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Member, SS Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
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 Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never. The retort to my answer has often been, "what about rape and incest?", and this retort comes not from those who care for women but often from those who advocate abortion for any reason. So what about it? The person who committed the crime should suffer the penalty, and the child is certainly not the criminal, so to kill it is a gross miscarriage of justice. When a woman becomes pregnant as a result of such an event, it is a very traumatic experience, and she should be compassionately counseled for healing, not rushed to the abortion clinic and convinced that her child is merely a mass of flesh to be torn apart and disposed of. The short answer to this type of pregnancy is adoption, not abortion.
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 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
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means the state stays out of the church's business.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would require all medical facilities should fully disclose prices for medical procedures, services and drugs. Prices should be the same for the insured and the uninsured. This is a good first step to stimulate competition and help lower the cost of healthcare.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There are no single government spending that should be targeted for reduction. All aspects of government spending should be scrutinized, given the crisis we currently find ourselves.
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
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.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Everyone should be allowed to apply to immigrate to the U.S. The criteria
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I want to help promote gun safety classes through high schools and public gun ranges.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
- Taxes: Lower income tax to help Arizonans recover quicker from the current economic crisis, and at the same time attract out-of-state residents and businesses. - Education: Prepare students for real life by promoting trades HS and post HS - Consolidate State agencies to better serve citizens and cut cost.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism in its traditional definition is an over-emphasized problem.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in small government whose duties include security, low and justifiable taxes, protecting individuals' right of self-determination.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
1. As a naturalized citizen who benefited so much from this country, my loyalty is to the citizens of the United States. 2. As one who had to start over many times, I empathize with the struggles of the working citizens. 3. Having been exposed to Communism, I understand the threat and the method of operation of Socialism. 4. As a legal immigrant, I understand the necessity for border security. 5. As a Computer scientist, I understand the value of truth and facts to make sound decisions. 6. As a former Project Management Professional, I understand the need to make informed, long-term plans. 7. As a Christian, I stand on ethics and doing right, employing right means.
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?
I am a constitutionalist, meaning I adhere to the US Constitution after which our State Constitution was modeled. The Constitution is meant as declaration of rights for all citizens regardless of sex, race or political affiliation. As a defender of this document, I will work to defend all citizens from conception to natural death, to help them enjoy their God-given rights and to prosper.
VALUES
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a former sinner reconciled to God by the saving grace afforded me by His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who came in the flesh, lived, suffered, died, and was resurrected for my hope and eternal life. I believe all humans are created in the image of God for God's glory, and thus each and every person deserves equal respect and rights.
