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U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District
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James D. Hooper

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Wayne County Republican Party chairman; building trades
Campaign website
jameshooperforcongress.com

Grew up on Detroit's east side and worked in Eastern Market and the building trades; served overseas with Samaritan's Purse in Liberia. Chairman of the Wayne County Republican Party.

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Photo: Campaign photo — jameshooperforcongress.com

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports lowering taxes on families and businesses

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “We need taxation policy that focuses on keeping MORE of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket”
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Public safety

  • Opposes limits on gun rights under the Second Amendment

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “The 2nd Amendment is non-negotiable.”
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  • Supports securing the border against illegal immigration

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “It is dangerously unacceptable to have unchecked illegal immigration”
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Education

  • Proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “I will advocate for the swift reduction and rapid elimination of the Federal Department of Education”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes abortion from conception

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “I am Pro-Life from conception to natural death.”
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  • Opposes vaccine mandates and vaccine passports

    Issues — James Hooper for Congress

    Campaign website · James Hooper for Congress · jameshooperforcongress.com

    “No person should be required to carry ‘papers’ or a vaccination passport.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James D. Hooper on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (7)

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