Benee' Hudson
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Benee' Hudson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Baker University, Baldwin, Bachelor - Business, 2010
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Associate - Interactive Media, 2013
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Associate - Liberal Arts, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Special Olympics, Volunteer
Happy Bottoms, Volunteer
KC Hospice House, Volunteer
KCRM (Shelter KC), Volunteer
Lyric Opera, Volunteer
Salvation Army, Volunteer
United Way, Lead Fundraiser for Telecommunications Company
Veterans Community Project, Volunteer
Scraps KC, Volunteer
Newhouse KC (Domestic Violence Shelter), Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees, 2023
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024); Make America Great Again Again (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Contributions and expenditures from 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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
Every drug on the market should meet strict safety standards by independent research bodies. No drug should be self-evaluated by the manufacturer.
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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
This is called compelled speech which sets out the principle that the government cannot force an individual or group to support certain expression.
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?
Did not answer
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.
None of the above. I am willing to participate in a competition of ideas. There are many ways to foster change in our healthcare system such as introducing payment reforms that incentivize value-based care over fee-for-service models. This includes bundled payments, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and pay-for-performance initiatives that reward healthcare providers for delivering high-quality care efficiently. Healthcare is available on almost every corner, let’s incentivize affordability
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Upholding the right of individuals to make informed decisions about their own lives, health, and well-being, free from government interference is paramount.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Both private property and free enterprise systems incentivize individuals and businesses to innovate and improve. Entrepreneurs are motivated to develop new products and services to gain a competitive edge and maximize their returns. By allowing individuals to own and control assets and by fostering a competitive market environment, these systems contribute to overall economic growth and increased prosperity. People should make their own economic decisions and benefit from their own efforts.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Unable to provide a thorough answer in 250 characters. Everyone deserves a fair wage for their efforts.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
We should be prioritizing investments with businesses that have a strong track record of contributing to local economies and creating long-standing employment opportunities. We should assess how investments can stimulate economic growth, improve community well-being, and boost regional development. Businesses should operate within the legal framework and uphold basic ethical practices.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Choose not to answer
This statement is too broad and would need to see a comprehensive plan that illustrates how this would be successful, how to measure results, and audit. We can uphold the fundamental principle that parents are the primary educators and caregivers of their children. By empowering parents and promoting collaboration between families and schools, we can create an educational environment that respects parental authority and supports the holistic development of our children.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
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?
Secure the border, support infrastructure and deliver mail.
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
VALUES
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the only ones with authority to make decisions for their minor children. It's not a right granted to them.
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.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
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
Balancing the interests of both populous and less populous states by giving smaller states a slightly more substantial influence relative to their population size, ensures that less populous regions have a meaningful voice in the selection of our President.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
