Stan Hall
Republican | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stan Hall
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, Ph.D., 1994
WORK & MILITARY
Missouri Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant E-6, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Church of the Nazarene, Pastor, Missionary, Ordained Minister
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Choose not to answer
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The Supreme Court said this was a State decision.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Support reduction of taxes. Advocate working toward a balanced budget and eliminating national debt.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
This is unconstitutional, as the House of Representatives have the power of the purse--not the President.
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
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
First, this is not in the constitution. Second, all rights are a restriction of the government's involvement in church activities. In other words, any 'separation' is a restriction on the government only.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
As the Supreme Court has indicated, this is a restriction on individual liberty.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
none
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-D "Universal healthcare" has resulted in universal price increase in health care. A return of healthcare to a open marketplace would necessarily reduce costs.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C We should have strong defense and operate on principles which would increase deterrence. When we do act, it should be with a specific end goal and provide overwhelming power.
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. Israel is our main ally in the Middle East advocating Western values.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Part of decline is the implementation of DEI and CRT theories into the military. Another part is the left's changing of the narrative of the U.S. founding and essential purposes as found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Another part is a weak executive, President Biden, in the White House. He does not demonstrate the character of a Commander of our military.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Multiple, significant problems result from our porous border--too many to mention here. All sides of the political spectrum knew this until President Trump made this a campaign issue.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only people who are willing to assimilate into our country and adopt our values and language. Of this group, we should permit only those who have a legitimate, verifiable asylum issues or who can demonstrate a benefit to our country.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a follower of Jesus Christ and ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. I believe in the Bible. God created the world. We are fallen human beings. There is no hope for an improved country outside of this understanding. I believe in Natural Rights that were given by Nature's God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,"
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
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?
There are sufficient current laws restricting gun ownership. The problem is enforcing these laws. Convicted felons should be restricted from gun ownership.
