
Tommy Hanes
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tommy Hanes
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 23
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) FARMPAC
*Alabama Republican Assembly
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER (1)
*Alabama Forestry Association ForestPAC
OTHER INFORMATION
Vote record from votesmart
Vote Scorecard from American Conservative Union
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None other than a threat to the life of the mother.
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
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 what so ever
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
First our government shouldn’t allow anymore Islamic immigrants into the country. Keep high surveillance on terrorist organizations and their members.
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.
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)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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe that this country needs to look at the Fair Tax. Any changes to the current system should be in the form of a tax cut for working class citizens.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop all foreign aid to countries that hate America. And cut welfare spending by investigating the fraud in the system.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Fund K thru 12.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who can take care of themselves. Those who come because of “free” give aways expecting the taxpayers to keep them up should not be allowed. Those that are seeking political asylum should be considered.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
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?
I don’t believe restrictions do much good. Criminals for the most part pay little attention to laws. This country is to kind to its criminals and it’s enemies. If we Raise the penalties and see a reduce in the crimes. That would do more for public safety than more laws..
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protecting its citizens. I believe in states rights. The federal government has gotten to big for its britches.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
In 2020 I was the second most conservative legislator in the state of Alabama according to the American Conservative Union.
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 stand against new taxes and fees. I will continue to bring legislation to defend our Second Amendment Rights and will continue to get the Confucius Institutes out of the Alabama Education System. As well as repealing Common Core
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
There are only two genders. Male and female.
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 Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID. Return to paper ballots or machines that are not connected to the internet.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think in some cases it is. Some think that they are above the law and are above the laws of the land because of their race. We are all created equal.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No. In no way should people pay for something they did not do period. America is an equal opportunity employer and a person can be what ever they choose for themselves if they’re willing to apply themselves. No. Paying today for what someone did in the past is insane.
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.
Strongly Agree
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