
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
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
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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)
OTHER INFORMATION
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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