Teena Hedrick
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Teena Hedrick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
LMU, Knoxville, MSN, 2016
LMU, Knoxville, BSN, 2013
Roane State Coummunity College, Harriman, AS Radiologic Technology, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church, Volunteer, Boy Scouts
Volunteer, Kingston Elementary School, Volunteer
Cherokee Middle School, Volunteer, Roane County High School
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions should not be allowed. An ectopic pregnancy, would be a medical emergency.
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 Disagree
I am against Chemical abortion drugs.
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.
Strongly 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?
Minimum wage has not been raised since 2009.It should be raised to $ 9.00 dollars per hour.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
It can be a consideration, but always weigh benefits verses risk.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been: ”I believe environmental issues, such as how a project could affect our drinking water should be a consideration. Social issues and ESG should not be in the same category." This change was not considered during panel evaluations.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There is no reason a Church should ever be closed by the government.
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 Medicare and Medicaid are paid for by payroll taxes by most employees.There should be private insurance options that are affordable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NONE
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?
It is important because they are our closest allies.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall , close the border.
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.
Neutral
I think that lottery money should be put aside for parental freedom in choice of schools. Some of our schools have pornographic books and allow children to act like animals. This is not a good learning environment. I do not think we need government more involvement in the homeschools or private schools. .I'm worried that government would try to control the private and homeschools . I do think that the schools would improve with school choice.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Illegal immigrants should not have the right to vote.
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. The fake news wants everyone to believe that racism is a threat, but it is not.
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
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?
Gas, nuclear energy
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
never
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose of the government is to protect the people and our country from enemies both foreign and domestic " People establish governments in order to ensure their rights are guaranteed and protected". The Declaration of Independence.
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
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?
I stand with the 2nd amendment. The right of people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
