Rhonda Hopkins
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rhonda Hopkins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & Special
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
NSU, Tahlequah
WORK & MILITARY
ICTC, CNA
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, member, Blue Thumb
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congress, 2020
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Republican Women's Organizations (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Neutral
Redistribution in what way?
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
There is wasteful spending to cut.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We do need to lower taxes.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It is a personal choice to vaccinate or not.
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.
There is improvements needed in all areas of insurance. The people should be allowed choices in how to take care of their health.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Each situation is different depending on what occurs. Always protect our people and country first.
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.
Neutral
Will require more information on the outcomes of this question.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
So does other factions and we must not forget.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Have a better president who will take proper action.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who do right according to law by becoming citizens.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Law is discriminating in many ways. How would this be done?
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I do not want CRT.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God in Heaven is real. Do no evil. All people matter.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Apologies I need to look into present voting laws to answer this.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Why would someone pay me to be Indian? I was born this way.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I imagine it is. There are people who are racist and will not change.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
I would like to do research to see if there is a better way.
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.
For a good life a decent balance is required. I believe if there is a better way do something do that first. Don't do the easiest route when you can go a path that is less harmful. We need healthy environments to live in.
ABOUT YOU
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).
Apologies I can't remember of any.
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 will do my best to advocate what the people need.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
We are all human and make mistakes. Law allows for certain actions, however we are responsible for our mistakes.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Every area has its noted budget. We require security for safety purposes.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We have enough restrictions in place that pertains to this.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Should I be able to sue the knife company because I cut my hand? No.
