Jim Hagedorn

Jim Hagedorn advocated for lower taxes and reduced regulation to stimulate economic growth, emphasizing support for small businesses and free-market policies.

Hagedorn supported agricultural policies that benefit farmers, including support for crop insurance, trade agreements that favor U.S. agriculture, and reducing regulatory burdens on farming operations.

Hagedorn took a strong stance on immigration, favoring increased border security measures, including building a border wall, and opposing policies that he viewed as amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Hagedorn supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs, and believed in reducing federal involvement in education policy.

He backed an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including the use of fossil fuels, and opposed policies that he perceived as restricting energy development.

Hagedorn was skeptical of extensive regulatory measures to address climate change, expressing concerns about economic impacts and emphasizing voluntary environmental stewardship.

He favored repealing the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based solutions to healthcare, including the promotion of health savings accounts and interstate insurance sales.

Hagedorn focused less on housing issues, generally favoring reduced government intervention in housing markets and supporting private sector-led solutions.

He supported infrastructure investment but preferred funding mechanisms that did not involve tax increases, often focusing on improving rural transportation networks.

Hagedorn advocated for improvements in veterans' healthcare services and benefits, emphasizing efficient delivery and reducing bureaucracy within the Veterans Affairs system.

He supported measures such as voter ID laws, expressing concerns about election security and integrity, while generally opposing federal oversight on state election processes.