

Emmett W. Hanger Jr.
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Emmett W. Hanger Jr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2019
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 24
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018
100%
2017
83%
2016
72%, 73% (cum.)â€
2018
61%, 72% (cum.)â€
2018-19
71%
2018
55%, 58% (cum.)â€
2019
57%
2018
|100%
2016
|72%, 73% (cum.)â€
2018
|61%, 72% (cum.)â€
2018-19
|71%
2018
|55%, 58% (cum.)â€
2019
|57%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
64%
2018
60%
2018
57%, 48% (cum.)â€
2013
25%
2016-17
25%
2017
24%
2012
0%
2018
|64%
2018
|60%
2018
|57%, 48% (cum.)â€
2013
|25%
2016-17
|25%
2012
|0%
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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