Aileen Hampton
Republican | Utah
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, BSc, 1989-1993
WORK & MILITARY
US Census Bureau, Field Rep, 2023-2026
Salt Lake County Library System, Substitute Library Assistant, 2022-2025
BBSI, Mostly Temp Banquet Server, among others, 2005-2022
US Census Bureau, Field Operations Office Supervisor, 2020-2020
US Census Bureau, Office Operations Clerk, 2010-2010
University of Utah, Lab Specialist, 1998-2006
University of Utah, Lab Technician, 1996-1997
AFFILIATIONS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Many, including Cub Scouts, Ward Music Chairman, Primary Teacher, Librarian, and Gospel Doctrine Teacher, 1979-2026
City Academy, Community Council, 2025-2026
Open Classroom, Secretary Chair, Executive Steering Committee, 2022-2025
Open Classroom, Co-oper and Committee Member (Garden, Charter, Music, New Families), 2015-2026
Republican Party, Precinct Chair, Precinct Vice-Chair, County Delegate, State Delegate, 2001-2026
Salt Lake Mothers of Twins Club, Secretary about 3 years, 2010-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
South Salt Lake City Council District 3, 2026-2029
South Salt Lake City Council District 3, 2022-2025
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Utah Republican Party
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).
Agree
Title X grants are helpful for providing low-income reproductive healthcare, but abortion providers are likely to show bias in their counseling and also use funding in a way that supports their mission of promoting abortion.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed in cases of rape and incest if the mother chooses. Moral reasons to not continue pregnancy exist when conception occurs under deplorable conditions, with effects on both mother and potential child. If a mother's life and health are at reasonable risk, however, procedures to preserve the mother are to be automatically offered as necessary medical care -- not considered elective in any way. Mental health claims should not act as an excuse in typical pregnancy scenarios.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
A reasonable compromise may be allowing only chemical abortions under medical supervision in very early pregnancy (four to five weeks or less from conception), and protecting human life from that point on.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Embryos should be protected from destruction and available to adoptive parents with original parents' consent whenever possible. I know a family whose embryos were destroyed because of a false positive test, and it deeply hurt them. However, at some point embryos may need to be destroyed due to loss of viability or lack of opportunity for implantation, especially if biological parents are no longer reachable. This should be avoided as much as possible
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
This is law, and law enacted for the protection of life must not be flouted.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage was intended as a limit to prevent exploitation of workers. But with no adjustment for close to two decades, it's woefully outdated. In Utah, most companies are compelled by economic forces to offer higher wages just to have employees.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
A wonderful feature of the American economy comes from innovation and entrepreneurship. The incentive for inventors and business founders alike is the opportunity to profit while filling needs and niches in the marketplace.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Adequate funding of IRS to assist taxpayers in paying their taxes, and to perform sufficient audits to foster compliance Target Medicare and Medicaid fraud Pass timely government budgets Careful and thorough investigation before reducing government workforce, so that efficiency is enhanced while key positions remain staffed
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government must not prioritize nor favor any particular religious denomination, nor seek to act against a lawful religious organization to its detriment. It does not mean that religions are ignored or marginalized. Religious organizations are an important part of the fabric of society through the communities they foster, the services they provide, and the higher morals and ideals their teachings develop. In certain circumstances, they can work in partnership with government for great good.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. The United States was a vital participant in the formation of Israel as a homeland for a people surviving genocide after being displaced for millennia. It is important to continue supporting this small country, which continues to have many enemies to its survival.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
As much as states and communities should have great say in the education of their children, there needs to be some cohesiveness and consistency in the education of Americans on the national level.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Parents raise families and have the greatest interest and incentive to teach their children in the best way they understand.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Neutral
In some cases, it's abuse. In others, it may be an attempt, however misguided, to assist the child to cope with challenges.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Marriage has existed for millennia for the stable formation of families and the cohesion of society. Man-made redefinition of it can not be as advantageous, despite the desire of those who wish it to be.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that God loves His children, no matter where they come from in the world, and that this earth is an opportunity for each of us to choose, to improve and grow, and help each other. We need to see each other as brothers and sisters despite differing views, and work together in respect.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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 Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar, wind, and tidal
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?
Lean Conservative
I consider myself a moderate conservative. Keep family strong.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Did not answer
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
