Nick Hearn

Libertarian | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nick Hearn


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 87


Incumbent

No


Links

Nick Hearn websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe it should be allowed up until the fetus is considered viable outside of the womb

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe it should be allowed up until the fetus is considered viable outside of the womb

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

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

remove income tax and replace with a consumption tax on non-necessities

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

remove income tax and replace with a consumption tax on non-necessities

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

all government spending needs to be reduced

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

all government spending needs to be reduced

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

never

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

never


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.

D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

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.

D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

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

never

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

never


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

leave other nations alone and focus on our own problems

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

leave other nations alone and focus on our own problems

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 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 Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

anyone wanting and willing to immigrate should be allowed to regardless of economic status.

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

anyone wanting and willing to immigrate should be allowed to regardless of economic status.


VALUES

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Neutral

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

Neutral

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

Neutral

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

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

n/a

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

n/a


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I believe that any working person who pays taxes should have a say in what take place in our government regardless of age or immigration status

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I believe that any working person who pays taxes should have a say in what take place in our government regardless of age or immigration status


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

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.

Neutral

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

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

to raise a defense when another group aggresses upon its people, settle disputes between its the people they are elected to "govern over"

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

to raise a defense when another group aggresses upon its people, settle disputes between its the people they are elected to "govern over"

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?

Moderate

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?

Moderate

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

n/a

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

n/a

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

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?

My priority would be returning the peoples right of body autonomy. No person should have any say what someone else does with their body including gender correction surgeries, narcotic use, abortion etc.

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

My priority would be returning the peoples right of body autonomy. No person should have any say what someone else does with their body including gender correction surgeries, narcotic use, abortion etc.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

none

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

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

Strongly Disagree

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