Emmett W. Hanger Jr.

Republican | Virginia

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Emmett W. Hanger Jr.


Party

Republican


Election Year

2019


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 24


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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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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Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Federation of Independent Business Virginia

OTHER (3)

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC

Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance

Virginia REALTORS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Jill H. Vogel (2017)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2008)

State Republican Party Organizations (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Commonwealth Sportsmen's Alliance (2018)

Good Fund (2015)

Joe T. May (2015)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2007)

National Federation of Independent Business (2007)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2018)

Betting on Virginia Jobs (2019)

Communication Workers of America (2015)

League Of Conservation Voters (2015)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2015)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, to preserve the life of the mother.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Socialism provides a robust foundation for a stable economy.

Strongly Disagree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Promote policies to insure a vibrant economy and opportunities for education and skill training. Programs to steer people away from substance abuse and adequate and effective programs for rehabilitation as necessary. Do not develop programs that provide incentives for not working.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Infrastructure, business friendly regulatory environment, low taxes, good education system


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or business owners because of their deeply held religious beliefs.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not penalize those who define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

As long as the ACA remains in place, we should work to improve it, and insure that there are affordable markets for all income levels


NATIONAL SECURITY

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Neutral

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree’.

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree’.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree’.

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree’.

Free speech is under attack on public university and college campuses.

Neutral

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Not sure what you are looking for here- I would say- Greed and the quest for power.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian- Deacon in the Church of the Brethren


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

It is a matter of public record and thousands of recorded votes during my pubic service in the Virginia Legislature. Virginia Legislative Information System

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

23 years experience on the job, BS in Management & Economics and an MBA from James Madison University. Life long resident of this area and a life of public service in my community.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

emmetthanger@aol.com (540) 885-6898

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Nothing specific, but I would qualify my answer to question 23- The parents should be the primary authority, but that assumes that the parents are responsible- Increasingly in today's society that is not always the case.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


iVoterGuide Notes:

After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree'.

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