Stephanie Hancock
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephanie Hancock
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 41
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Texas Southern University, Houston, BA, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
US Air Force, E-5 Staff Sargent, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Aurora Cultural Arts District, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Colorado Young Republicans
OTHER INFORMATION
Hancock completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should only be permitted when the life of the mother is at stake.
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.
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
No one should be forced to provide a service that violates their moral or religious beliefs.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under No circumstances should the government close churches.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should fight terrorism in all its forms inside and out side of our boarders, assisting other countries to remain free as appropriate. Careful study and investigation on this issue is required.
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
The US should continue to support Israel and its sovereignty as a nation.
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.
B. Healthcare insurance should be available for all who want it with some government support, along with competitive private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I would not support a vaccination requirement.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Taxes on individuals and business should be reduced as was proposed in the last legislative session but was killed (HB 22-1021) for example
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Colorado should cut redundant administrative jobs, eliminate waste and work within the budget it currently has.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The US should protect all of its boarders, both north and south, for safety and security.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Every person who wants to immigrate to the US should meet the immigration guidelines, bring a skill, learn English and properly assimilate into US society as full citizens.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims should be able to sue criminals for the use of gun while committing a crime.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The six purposes of government: to form a more perfect union; establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty now and in the future.
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
I believe in, Faith, Family, hard work, reading, writing and arithmetic, accountability and strong communities that nurture and help people feel secure and grow. Low taxes, encouraging entrepreneurs and new business, growing economy and Freedom versus Force.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
All information regarding my viewpoints are on my campaign website.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, US Air Force Veteran, I've owned a small business and have had an eclectic working life. I have a lifetime of experience to bring to public office. I am a Citizen Servant ready to serve my community.
VALUES
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.
Strongly 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
Strongly Agree
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.
I am a born-again, believer in God, Christ Jesus is Lord and savior of my life. I strive to love God and serve others. Faith, Family, accountability and hard work have always been the bedrock of my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo ID reduces fraud while participating the most important act as a citizen, voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Photo ID and proof of current address should be required to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The threat to the US is the constant use of race to cause fear, division and violence by people who want to destroy our country. Racism is not a threat to domestic security.
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 Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
