
Bowen Kou
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bowen Kou
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Dropped Out, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ralph Smith, Lake County Republican Committeeman
Bob Grenier, Mayor of Tavares
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
WinRed (2020)
Rodney Davis (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, and the mother's life in danger.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe that the minimum wage should be determined by the free market rather than government mandates.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstance can the government close churches.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the United States' relationship with Israel is important due to several factors: Israel is a key strategic ally in the Middle East, contributing to regional stability and security; both countries share democratic values, fostering strong mutual support; there are significant economic and technological collaborations that benefit both nations; military cooperation enhances the security of both the U.S. and Israel.
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 to enhance national security, prevent illegal immigration, curb drug trafficking, and reduce human trafficking. Strengthening border security with advanced technology, increased personnel, and improved infrastructure can help manage and control the flow of people and goods, ensuring a safer and more orderly immigration process while protecting the sovereignty and safety of the nation.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Christian, my spiritual beliefs and values are centered on faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of humanity. I believe in the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and the teachings of the Bible as the inspired word of God. Core values include love, compassion, forgiveness, humility, and serving others. I strive to live according to Jesus' teachings, following the principles of loving God and loving my neighbor as myself, and seeking to reflect God's grace and mercy in my daily life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. From a conservative Republican perspective, some may argue that racism, while a significant societal issue, does not pose a direct threat to domestic security compared to other immediate concerns such as terrorism, illegal immigration, and economic instability.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be “Strongly Disagree. I believe CRT can lead to greater division rather than unity."
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear Power and Natural Gas.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe that the purpose of government is to protect individual rights and freedoms, uphold the rule of law, promote traditional family values, ensure national security, support economic freedom, and maintain limited intervention. This view emphasizes strong national defense, free-market principles, individual responsibility, and protecting life, particularly opposing abortion and euthanasia.
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?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restrictions on gun ownership should be minimal and focus on protecting public safety by preventing firearms from falling into the hands of individuals who pose a clear threat. This includes comprehensive background checks to screen for criminal records or terrorist connections.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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