Tom James
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tom James
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 13
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Army National Guard, E-4, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Senator, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|90%, 88% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Wyoming Campaign Finance - public search
OTHER INFORMATION
According to WY Right to Life, this candidate "had a MIXED voting record on the 2022 pro-life bills."
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Threat to mother's life
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
While planned parenthood does provide a lot of valuable services, if it provides abortion services it should not receive taxpayer funding.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
I believe an adult has a right to make that decision and if a doctor wants to assist in that process then they should not be penalized for assisting.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The best thing we could do is implement the yellow pages plan. This is the idea where if you can find a business in the yellow pages of the phone book, then the government should not be doing it. This would stop government from competing with private sector and therefore lessen the need for more taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
If it is in the yellow pages government should not be doing it.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
We need to have school choice, when there is competition in education the kids win.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
private sector has a right to limit their own customer base aka revenue.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If they are violent extremists. All peaceful religions are constitutionally protected
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.
C) However, this process needs to be looked at way better than it is currently. The waste, fraud, and abuse is running rampant and the intake process allows for those that do not need it.
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?
The realty is you will never be able to eradicate an idea, the only thing you can really do is become strong enough that idea dare not mess with you.
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.
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
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?
Law abiding individuals who wish to conform to the American way of life.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice that does not involve the use of tax dollars because when tax dollars are involved the government still forces its way into the classroom.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
Not quite sure what the connection is
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
We are all equal. No more protected classes. No protected classes.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
government should not be involved in marriage
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 uphold my military values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would take away mail in voting except for deployed military. I would also make it In person, ID verification and 1 day only.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I honestly to no knowledge in this area
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
unless you were directly affected by an individual who is currently alive, You can not hold someone else accountable.
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
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?
To be as small as possible.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://wyoleg.gov/Legislators/2022/S/2052
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?
Transparency and Accountability have been and will continue to be my priorities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
There are plenty of other places the funds could come from.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Shall not be infringed.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
They did not commit the crime.
