James Judge

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

James Judge


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 15


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, BA, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 3rd Class, 4

AFFILIATIONS

American Legion, member, Idlewild Baptist Church

member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, member

National Rifle Association, member, Tampa Bay Young Republicans

member, Coastal Conservation Association, member

Christian Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay, member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (7)

Republican Liberty Caucus

Steve King

Anthony Sabatini

Roger Stone

Ted Yoho

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Roger Stone, longtime friend and advisor of President Donald J. Trump

National Republican Liberty Caucus

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) (Retired 2021)

Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL) (Retired 2021)

Lake Wales Mayor Jack Hilligoss, and Senior Pastor HighPoint Church

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Donald Trump (2023)

Save America (2023)

Scott Parkinson (2023)

Ashley Moody (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I believe in abolishing abortion as a form of birth control.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion as a form of birth control should be outlawed altogether.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the mother's life is at stake, like an ectopic pregnancy

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The Declaration of Independence makes it crystal clear that we are all endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, that among those are LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yes, the federal government has a role in protecting life based on the very first document we put forth to the world as a nation.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I would like to eliminate the 16th amendment (income taxes), and go to a flat, percentage based, sales tax on goods purchased.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

However, student loans should not be backed by the federal government. It is wrong to give a child with zero credit-worthiness the equivalent of a mortgage. Additionally, student loans should be eligible for bankruptcy.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It was a comment made by Thomas Jefferson to the Dansbury Baptists in a letter referencing their concerns for government. Personally, I believe the state should not govern over church, and church should not govern over state. However, both can positively help and influence each other. It is unarguable that Biblical values positively influenced our nation and all of western civilization.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

No. A private business or individual should be allowed to refuse services to anyone for any reason.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D. The government is the reason for high medical costs. We should allow the free market to work.


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.

C.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, because we are allies and have a mutual bilateral defense agreement.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Wokeism, and forcing pro-DEI and pro-LGBTQ values on our men and women in the military, while demonizing Christian males, who have traditionally been the number 1 recruit of the military.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

BUILD THE WALL AND RESTORE LAW AND ORDER!

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should put a complete moratorium on immigration until we can fix our broken immigration system. We need to enforce the laws we have and strengthen our border security. If people entered our country illegally, failed to report to an immigration hearing or have overstayed their visas, there must be harsh consequences. After securing the border, it should be contingent upon their willingness to assimilate, learn English, American history and be taught our foundational values.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Bible-believing, Christ follower. The Bible is inspired, inerrant and infallible.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear, hydrogen, solar


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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

In America, we have a limited federal government and the purpose of our government is laid out in the enumerated powers. Ultimately, our government exists to protect our liberties and enforce Constitutional laws.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

no

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

no


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. Reference Amendment 2: SHALL NOT BE INFIRNGED!

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