

Fred Hawkins
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Fred Hawkins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 35
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Akron, Akron, BS, 1991
Southeast High School, Ravenna, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Education Foundation, President, Cornerstone Church
Member, Silver Spurs Rodeo Club, Member
NRA, Member, Florida Cattlemans Assoc.
Member, Central Florida Scouts, Director
Kiss. Valley Livestock, Member, Bookmark Buddies
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
County Commission, 12
Florida House of Representatives, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
97%, 97% (cum.)â€
2022
85%
2021
|97%, 97% (cum.)â€
2022
|85%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Florida Family Action
Paul Renner
Ron DeSantis
OTHER (1)
Business Force
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker D Paul Renner, Florida Realtors, PBA, CFHLA, Florida Fire Fighters, Florida Chamber, Business Force, FOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Adam Putnam (2018)
Carol Platt (2014)
Danny Kushmer (2019)
David A. Smith (2019)
Denise Grimsley (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
21st Century Public Servant (2020)
Bob Cortes (2022)
Committee for Accessible Government (2021)
Conservative and Principled Leadership for Florida (2020)
Conservatives for a Better Florida (2021)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Florida Justice Association (2021)
Walt Disney Company (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is threatened
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Any time taxpayer dollars can be saved, and efficiencies mandated
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We are required by State law to have a balanced budget
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None, it is a fundamental right
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, it is an individuals right
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop giving countries that support terrorism and our enemy's money. Be more on the offensive to combat threats before they occur.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those that go through the legal process
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I ran the Charter School Bill this pass session.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Southern Baptist. I attend weekly services at Cornerstone church. My faith is what guides me daily. I don't feel I would be the man I am today with out my faith and the Godly influence over the years of many special people.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Two Laws. If you have not voted in 3 consecutive elections, you must re-register. Second, Sup. of Elections should be required to use death certificates as a way to update the voter rolls.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, there is no room for hate
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Public Safety should be the number one item for all elected officials
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I refused to raise taxes and opted instead for layoffs when the recession hit. I refused to raise the gas tax as a county commissioner when it was proposed.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I have supported the DeSantis doctrine in the Florida House. I feel we must focus on the economy and fight the Biden Washington DC influence in evey way we can as a State.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We do not need any more restrictions
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.
Invest in America’s Future
Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.