Devon Hodgeman

Republican | Iowa

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Devon Hodgeman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 91


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Medical emergency

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Medical emergency

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

Strongly Agree

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.

Agree

Only at the request of the subject and only when quality of life is compromised.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

Only at the request of the subject and only when quality of life is compromised.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

A Truth in Taxation bill being passed in Iowa, a balanced budget amendment to the state and federal constitutions.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

A Truth in Taxation bill being passed in Iowa, a balanced budget amendment to the state and federal constitutions.

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

I would like to see an end to baseline budgeting as a default to better identify wasteful spending.

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

I would like to see an end to baseline budgeting as a default to better identify wasteful spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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

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?

There are no circumstances in which government has that authority.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

There are no circumstances in which government has that authority.


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.

Taxpayer funded healthcare should be abolished aside from veteran services. Federal regulations that do not directly protect patient safety should be repealed.

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.

Taxpayer funded healthcare should be abolished aside from veteran services. Federal regulations that do not directly protect patient safety should be repealed.

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

None.

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

None.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Energy independence, strong sanctions against Iran, stop all financial support for countries with ties to extremist organizations.

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

Energy independence, strong sanctions against Iran, stop all financial support for countries with ties to extremist organizations.

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

I support Israel's right to exist and take measures to defend themselves against violent extremism.

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

I support Israel's right to exist and take measures to defend themselves against violent extremism.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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?

Persons who possess skills that are in demand.

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

Persons who possess skills that are in demand.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

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.

Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

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

Agree

While I agree that it is a legal union, I strongly disagree in the government’s involvement.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Agree

While I agree that it is a legal union, I strongly disagree in the government’s involvement.

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

Strongly Disagree

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.

Nondenominational Christian.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Nondenominational Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Absentee ballots only for valid reasons, identification requirements and day of voting only, nationwide.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Absentee ballots only for valid reasons, identification requirements and day of voting only, nationwide.


EQUALITY

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

Teaching race and the vilification of any race in schools is fast becoming a threat to domestic security.

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

Teaching race and the vilification of any race in schools is fast becoming a threat to domestic security.

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

Strongly Disagree

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.

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.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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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?

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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?

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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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

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

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

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

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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

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

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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

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