Paul Hatfield

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Paul Hatfield


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 68


Incumbent

No


Links

Paul Hatfield websitesPaul Hatfield phones Paul Hatfield emailFacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

WVa State College, Institute, WVa, BA, 1979

Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va, Bible Survey, 2004

AACC INSTITUTE, Lakeland, Fl, Certification, 2020

WORK & MILITARY

AMERICAN ASSOC OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS, CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COACH, 2

AFFILIATIONS

Florida Baptist Childrens Home, Lakeland, Fl & Ft Myers, Fl, Volunteer various, Mentor, CEF Child Evangelism Fellowship, Lakeland, Fl

Mbr 5 County Heartland Executive Committee, POLK.GOP Polk County Executive Board, Polk County, Chair New Membership, Training, Mentoring

Lakeland City Republican Club, Lakeland, Fl, Chaplain, West Polk Faith-Based Republican Club, Lakeland, Fl

Vice Chair, RPOF Republican Party of Florida, Faith Engagement Committee, Florida, Memberf

Calvary Baptist Church, Lakeland, Fl, Adult Teaching, Choir Member, Rotary Civic Club, Lakeland, Fl

Chair New Membership, Gaurdian Ad Litem GAL, Ft Myers, fl, GAL for children in Foster Homes

Faith Baptist Church, NPR, Fl, Trustee, Adult Teacher, Youth Leader, Mentor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

NOT A POLITICIAN, I'M A BUSINESS MAN, 30

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

NOT

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*All Pro Pastors International

*Conservative Watch USA

OTHER (1)

*Winter Haven 9-12 Group

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

PAUL PICKERN, DIR. FOUNDER, ALLPROPASTORS, PLANT CITY, FLORIDA

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Ron Desantis (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only when medical threat to mother.

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

Strongly Agree

I will vote and stand against public funding.

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

Strongly Disagree

Never!! We are not God!!


ECONOMY

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

Reduce taxes in all sources. Government is too big.

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

Green Deal, Planned ParentHood, many other country fundings. Require audit of each department of government to reduce pork spending.

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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NONE!!!


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

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?

CLOSE THE BOARDERS, Stop funding or doing business with them, Weed the illegals and law breakers out of our country, Defend against them.

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


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

Build the Wall

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

Those that can contribute to the wellbeing of AMERICA. Those who are vetted. No FREE ENTRY!! This is America, Freedom Cost


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

MONEY FOLLOWS THE STUDENT


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

MALE OR FEMALE

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.

Ephesians 2:8-9 Through His Grace, by the blood of the perfect Lamb of God, His only begotten So, Jesus. I accepted Christ at 6yrs of age. Praise God, NO ONE CAN PLUCK me out of His hand. One fine day I'm going to Heaven!!!


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter citizenship and photo I.D. required. Paper Ballots, No foreign country counting our votes. Voter Integrity, clean up the SOE voter rosters and require open audits of voter ballots.


EQUALITY

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

Yes, teaches hate for each other.

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

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

Strongly Agree

I have been to the fracking oil fields. I have seen it.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

"Government for the people by the people"

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

Social and fiscal conservative.

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

POLK.GOP standards, policy, and practices, church memberships by laws and constitutions

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?

CITIZEN, NOT a career politician!! Son, Husband, Father, Businessman


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?

NONE

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

Strongly Disagree

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