
Krista Hassell
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Krista Hassell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 93
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, Certificate, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Mom's for Liberty, Vice Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Town of Elloree, SC Mayor, 2021
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Stand For Health Freedom
OTHER (1)
Vote Pro-Life South Carolina
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Orangeburg County Republican Party
Sandy Run GOP
Michelle Hill, Sandy Run News
Rebecca Ann Bonnette, Calhoun County Council
Duke Buckner, Candidate for US Congressional District 6
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Krista Hassell Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits.
Candidate Interview. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowen. 29 May 2024. Begins at 14:30 minutes.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate completed Alliance Defending Freedom Voter Guide Questionnaire.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortions are abortions performed for non-medical reasons, as a form of birth control and should not be allowed. I believe that life begins at conception and should be protected. Life of the mother, adolescent incest or rape should be the only reasons for any abortion.
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.
Strongly Disagree
My belief is that life is precious and should be protected at all stages. Assisted suicide and euthanasia is forcing God's hand.
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?
Raising the minimum wage through government mandates can hurt small businesses and limit job opportunities. We should focus on less regulation and lower taxes, allowing small businesses to thrive, in turn creating more jobs.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I believe that public investment decisions should be grounded in financial merit rather than ESG criteria.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government mandates to close churches should not be allowed under any circumstances,
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 not be forced to provide government mandated services, period!
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 - I believe that Medicare and Medicaid should be reformed, not expanded. There are many citizens who need medical insurance but cannot afford to obtain it from the private sector. Health insurance, as well as our health care system should be reformed to lower costs to all citizens.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I stand firm on Health Freedom, any mandates requiring vaccinations should not be allowed as this is a direct violation of our health care freedoms.
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 - our relationship with Israel comes with many benefits. Israel is a key ally in a volatile region, our shared political values create a strong bond, the US has a strong Jewish population which fosters strong cultural ties, we collaborate in areas such as technology and defense, among others. I believe that our relationship with Israel is one of the most important in American Foreign Policy.
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.
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.
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.
As a Christian Conservative, my spiritual beliefs are rooted in my unwavering faith in God, and guided by biblical principles. I believe in traditional family structures, personal responsibility, and moral integrity. My faith guides my views on the sanctity of life, religious freedom, and the importance of upholding Christian values in my public and private 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 Agree
I believe that our elections should be based on the popular vote and the Electoral College should be eliminated.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe that overemphasizing racial issues is creating division in our society. This is perpetuated through the leftist ideology in our media outlets, schools, etc. If we do not work together for the common good of our country, then yes, racism can certainly threaten domestic security in the USA.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is one of the largest contributors to the divisiveness in our society.
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?
I am a firm believer that natural gas and electricity are the most reliable energy sources. We should shift our focus from alternative energy sources to improving our existing energy sources.
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?
The general purpose of government is to protect individual liberties, maintain order, and ensure national security. I believe in limited government intervention in our personal lives, our economic affairs, and our personal property. Government duties would include upholding the law, defending our nation from external threats, and providing a limited framework for individuals to pursue their own happiness and prosperity.
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
Our law enforcement officials are the backbone of our safety and security. If anything, I would redirect funds from many of our community/social programs to provide more support to our first responders, military, veterans and their families.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None - "Shall not be infringed."
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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