Hayden Hudson
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Hayden Hudson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2025
Election
Special Primary and Special General
Race
State House, District 3
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Bachelor of Science in Finance, 2018
University of Miami Law, Coral Gables, 2021
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Federalist Society, Member, Santa Rosa Republican Executive Committee
Attendee, Protestant Christian, Attendee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Ted Yoho
Joel Rudman
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Ted Yoho (Fmr. Congressman, FL HD-3)
Make Liberty Win PAC
America First Insight
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I would need to know more about the specific circumstances before forming a position.
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
I would need to know more about the specific circumstances, but I have serious concerns about the safety and use of 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Our relationship with Israel is important, just as our relationships with other allies are. I have concerns about the vast amount of money and support the U.S. provides to foreign nations. Countries must take greater responsibility for their own welfare and defense, and American leaders should prioritize putting our country first. Strong alliances are valuable, but they should not come at the expense of America’s financial stability and national interests.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but individuals should have the freedom to opt in or opt out. Government-run healthcare programs are inefficient and unsustainable in the long run, so we must focus on expanding free-market solutions that lower costs and improve care without increasing taxpayer burdens.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances
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 wage agreements should be made between employers and employees without government interference. Raising the minimum wage drives up the cost of living, creating a cycle that ultimately hurts workers and businesses alike.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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
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 believe in the constitutional right to bear arms without restrictions. The Second Amendment guarantees this right, and we should focus on individual responsibility and not impose additional limitations.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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 government’s primary role is to protect individual liberties and sovereignty.
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
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
Marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman. However, in line with the 10th Amendment, this issue should be left to the states rather than dictated by the federal government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Protestant, and my values are rooted in faith, personal responsibility, and the belief that our rights come from God, not government.
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?
Racism is often used as a tool to divide Americans, but it is not a major threat to domestic security. Left to the people—not politicians or the media—racial tensions will continue to decline.
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) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuels and nuclear remain the most dependable for meeting growing electricity demand while ensuring energy independence.
