Joseph Wood

Republican | Arkansas

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Joseph Wood


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Lt. Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

Joseph Wood websitesJoseph Wood phones Joseph Wood emailFacebookYouTube

EDUCATION

Iowa State University, Ames, IA, Bachelor's Business Administration, 1987

Ecclesia College, Springdale, AR, Masters in Christian Leadership, 2016

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party, Republican Party Treasurer, Vice Chair Washington County Republican Committee, John Paul Hammerschmidt Party Builder Award

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Judge, 2nd Term

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Charlie Collins (2010)

Jerry 'Nate' Nathan Bell (2010)

State Republican Party Organizations (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Jon Eubanks (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

AR Family Council voter guide

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

The U.S. should stand firm against all acts of violence and terrorism inflicted on individual, communities and our country.

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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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?

Reforms of our tax code should continue. Lowering both individual and corporate income tax, reducing personal property tax and moving to a fair tax would support individuals and business and making us more competitive as a state.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would look at what are the necessary services to be provided by the government the and the cost to provide those services first. Secondly prioritize the services and reduce spending accordingly to ensure balance budget and service.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


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?

I support legal immigration


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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?

None

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?

Purpose is to establish laws that provide public safety and security of threats to our citizenry, country and borders and support of general welfare.

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).

Ballotpedia Arkansas Money & Politics Arkansas Family Council Survey First elected official in Arkansas to stand against federal vaccine mandates press release

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?

Currently serving as the Governor and Chief Executive Officer of one of the largest counties in Arkansas and one of the fastest growing counties in the country. I am serving my 2nd term as Chairman, Community Economic & Workforce Development of National Association of Counties (Serving 3100 counties in the U.S.) I am uniquely qualified with both private and public executive experience.


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.

Strongly 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.

As a Christian, I am a believer and follower of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His teachings. My relationship with Him impacts all areas of my life including personal, business and political practices.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter Identification


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. Radicalism and porous borders are a larger threat to domestic security in the U.S.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly 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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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