Arkansas House of Representatives District 5 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 5 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Ron McNair defeated Jim Hall in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron McNair (R)	82.4	8,388
		Jim Hall (Independent)	17.6	1,797

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,185
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• Hilary Grace Cleaver (Independent)

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Conservative Trump Republican running as an Independent to deny the establishment the $3000 party filing fee.

To hold our government responsible to its own People. To make certain our churches and small businesses are never closed again by an over reaching government.

To fight for freedom from property taxes.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jim Hall (Independent)

To end the over taxation of the People. To hold public corruption responsible to the people by sponsoring a Recall law that would allow the People to recall any elected or appointed office holder.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jim Hall (Independent)

First and foremost, Jesus. President Ronald Reagan. Dr. Kenneth E. Hagin.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Jim Hall (Independent)

The Bible and the US Constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Jim Hall (Independent)

To stand on the Constitution and never back down.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Jim Hall (Independent)

I am honest. There is no such thing as a "white lie".

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Jim Hall (Independent)

To represent his constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Jim Hall (Independent)

That I served the People.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Nixon resigned.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Family farm.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Bible; US Constitution: Believers Authority and How to use it. These guide my life and my passions.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Why would I want to be a fictional character? I have too many real heroes to look up to. Like Dr George Washington Carver, Abraham Lincoln etc.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Jim Hall (Independent)

eep on Walking

Verse 1 I searched and I searched for the road that leads to glory, I wondered if I'd ever find the way; I sat down to rest for my feet had grown so weary, But then I heard a voice within me say. Chorus You've got to keep on walking, Keep on walking, Walking in the light of the Lord; You'll get to heaven someday better get in the right way, Walking in the light of the Lord. Verse 2 I prayed and I prayed for the Lord to give me mercy, I prayed for Him to brighten up the day; I was so afraid for the road now seemed so lonely,

But then I heard a voice within me say.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Dealing with incompetent's and corrupt elected office holders. Including judges and prosecutors.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Separate but equal division of State government. However, Governor Asa Hutchison seems to think he is more powerful than the legislature and the People. The People must be given a Recall Law to recall any elected or appointed position in government.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Jim Hall (Independent)

An overgrown and powerful tyrannical government that would ignore its Constitution and close Churches and small businesses and fine those who resist. We must return our State and National government to its People.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Our Founding Fathers gave us the two House system. Arkansas adopted this under is 1974 Constitution. It should remain a two house system.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Electing bureaucrats to political positions is not a good idea. Our founders felt we should have citizen led government. Not government led government. Their life experience helps us all.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Jim Hall (Independent)

First and foremost, elected servants should build relationships with their own voters.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Jim Hall (Independent)

There is a thought that counties should not be cut up. The current system of gerrymandering is a mess. It would better serve the People if each county had its own state representative or with smaller populations, two counties be in one district.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Children and Family; Agriculture are two areas of interest.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Perhaps State Senators Jason Rapert and Bob Ballinger.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Lets just get past this election.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Jim Hall (Independent)

The Hal Stanley family story. https://medicalkidnap.com/tag/stanley-family/ Their children kidnapped by the state with a swatt team. All because of a false referral to the child abuse hotline.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Jim Hall (Independent)

No joke compares with the joke in the Oval Office.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Jim Hall (Independent)

I oppose "emergency powers". The legislature should never authorize any such acts again and restrict the governor from such powers.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Jim Hall (Independent)

Compromise has destroyed our nation and harmed our state. Liberalism is a form of communism and we can never comprise with socialist.

See also

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• Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022

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