James Hemphill
James Hemphill (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.
Biography
James Hemphill was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] His career experience includes working in the cable industry and as a general contractor, real estate investor, and consultant. Hemphill founded and served as chairman and CEO of the organization Color of Conservatism (COC).[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Ohio's 11th Congressional District election, 2024
Ohio's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)
Ohio's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Incumbent Shontel Brown defeated Alan Rapoport, Sean Freeman, Tracy DeForde, and Christopher Zelonish in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shontel Brown (D) | 78.3 | 236,883 |
 | Alan Rapoport (R)  | 19.6 | 59,394 | |
 | Sean Freeman (Independent) | 2.0 | 6,107 | |
 | Tracy DeForde (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 27 | |
 | Christopher Zelonish (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 2 | |
| Total votes: 302,413 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tony Evans (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Incumbent Shontel Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shontel Brown | 100.0 | 61,573 |
| Total votes: 61,573 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Alan Rapoport defeated James Hemphill and Landry Simmons Jr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alan Rapoport | 56.8 | 8,385 |
 | James Hemphill | 22.7 | 3,350 | |
 | Landry Simmons Jr. | 20.5 | 3,024 | |
| Total votes: 14,759 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hemphill in this election.
2022
See also: Ohio's 11th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Incumbent Shontel Brown defeated Eric Brewer in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shontel Brown (D) | 77.8 | 167,722 |
 | Eric Brewer (R) | 22.2 | 47,988 | |
| Total votes: 215,710 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Incumbent Shontel Brown defeated Nina Turner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shontel Brown | 66.3 | 44,841 |
 | Nina Turner | 33.7 | 22,830 | |
| Total votes: 67,671 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11
Eric Brewer defeated James Hemphill in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 11 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eric Brewer | 57.6 | 8,240 |
| James Hemphill | 42.4 | 6,062 | |
| Total votes: 14,302 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Hemphill’s campaign website stated the following:
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Issues First by rebuilding the Economy, expanding the middle class through job creation, home ownership and corporate/community partnerships that don’t require increased taxes or government spending by proposing policies that put both America and Americans first. Next, a comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform that gets non-violent offenders back into society faster and smarter with low recidivism, while ensuring that violent criminals are off the streets for good. Finally, James believes strongly in a parent’s right to decide which school is best for their child. As a proponent of School Choice he stands firm against radical Teacher’s unions and failed standardized schools that produce sub-par students that are indoctrinated in progressive left, woke mob mentality completely void of reality. James understands that the left knows that a divided America is weak and that’s why he will combat them with policies that are based in the constitutional promise of one nation, under God with liberty and justice for all (AMERICANS). He is ready for the fight to win back the heart of America and will move the next Congress forward from day one. Economy I understand that a strong economy is essential for the well-being of our families and communities. That's why I will fight for policies that put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans and create an environment where businesses can thrive. In Congress, I will work to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and families, so that they can keep more of their hard-earned money. I will also support efforts to simplify the tax code and make it easier for businesses to comply with regulations. I believe that free trade is essential for a strong economy. I will work to encourage the next administration to negotiate fair trade deals that benefit American workers and businesses, while also promoting economic growth and job creation. I will also support policies that promote energy independence and reduce our reliance on foreign oil. This will not only strengthen our economy, but also improve our national security. Additionally, I am committed to building an economy that works for all Americans, most notably the African American community. I will support policies that promote equal access to education, job training, and capital, so that African Americans have the same opportunities to succeed as anyone else. I will also release before the general election my plans to propose legislation that will allow up to $300 Billion in direct investments to start new businesses in minority neighborhoods without additional government spending or tax increases. One of my top priorities will be to expand access to job training programs. This includes supporting initiatives that provide on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and other forms of skills development. By investing in our workforce, we can ensure that American workers have the skills they need to compete in the global economy. In order to compete with countries like China, we must also invest in research and development. This means supporting initiatives that promote innovation in fields like technology, medicine, and energy. By staying at the forefront of these industries, we can maintain our competitive edge and continue to grow our economy. Furthermore, I believe it is important to strengthen the dollar as the world's currency of choice. This means pursuing sound monetary policies that promote stability and confidence in our currency. By maintaining low inflation and a strong dollar, we can attract investment from around the world and continue to grow our economy. Criminal Justice Reform But as someone who grew up on the south side of Chicago, I also recognize that our criminal justice system is not perfect. It is not always fair, efficient, or effective. It sometimes fails to protect the innocent, punish the guilty, or rehabilitate the offenders. It sometimes imposes excessive costs on taxpayers, families, and society. It sometimes undermines the values and principles that we cherish as Americans. That is why I support criminal justice reform. I support reform that is based on common sense, compassion, and conservatism. I support reform that balances the need for public safety with the need for the very individual liberties that the constitution promises us all. I support reform that promotes accountability, responsibility, and opportunity. I support reform that:
I believe that these reforms are consistent with our conservative values. They uphold the principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual freedom. They advance the goals of public safety, personal responsibility, and human potential. They reflect the ideals of justice, mercy, and redemption. I also believe that these reforms have bipartisan support. They have been endorsed by leaders from across the political spectrum, from President Trump to former President Obama, from Senator Grassley to Senator Booker, from Governor Abbott to Governor Newsom. They have been enacted by states from Texas to California, from Georgia to New Jersey. They have been proven by evidence and experience to work. I will urge my fellow Republicans to join us in supporting criminal justice reform. I will urge them to put aside partisan politics and ideological differences, and work with us for the common good. I will urge them to remember that we are not only a party of law and order, but also a party of liberty and justice. I believe that criminal justice reform is not only a good policy, but also good politics. I believe that it will help us win the hearts and minds of the American people, especially those who have been marginalized or disenfranchised by the current system. I know that it will help us expand our base and grow our party when we show people who have misled to believe that we don’t understand or care that we do understand and will actually do something about it. I believe that criminal justice reform is the right thing to do for our country. As I move from the primaries to the general election, I will release an outlined version of the bill I will propose from day one in congress. I will look for input from the communities and organizations most affected by the disparities in criminal justice so that the republican party gets it right. School Choice I believe that we need to empower parents and students with school choice by giving them more control over their education dollars and decisions. That means: - Supporting the expansion of charter schools, which are public schools that operate with more flexibility and accountability than traditional public schools. By pursuing these policies, we can create a more diverse and competitive education system that benefits all students, regardless of their background, ability, or zip code. We can give parents and students more freedom and flexibility to choose the best learning environment for their individual needs and goals. We can improve educational outcomes and opportunities for millions of children across our nation. As your representative, I will fight for your educational interests and ensure that America remains the world's leader in education. I will stand up to the radical agenda of the current administration that wants to impose a one-size-fits-all approach to education and undermine parental rights and school choice. I will work with anyone who shares my vision of a prosperous and educated America where every child can achieve their dreams. Energy Independence I believe that we need to restore and expand our energy independence by unleashing the full potential of American energy. That means: - Supporting the development of all forms of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, and biofuels. By pursuing these policies, we can create millions of good-paying jobs in the energy sector, lower energy bills for hardworking families and small businesses, enhance our national security and global leadership, and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts. As your representative, I will fight for your energy interests and ensure that America remains the world's energy superpower. I will stand up to the radical agenda of the current administration that wants to destroy our energy industry and make us dependent on foreign oil. I will work with anyone who shares my vision of a prosperous and secure America powered by American energy. Join me in supporting energy independence for America. Together, we can help the next administration make America great again. Read More Border Security There are several key components that I would require in any proposals that I support these include renewing border wall construction contracts, increased pay for hardworking border patrol agents, as well as other strategies to strengthen border security, and remove pull factors by fixing our broken asylum process including banning any person that does not enter the country by legal passageways. I would also support increase funding for the immediate deportation of every illegal immigrant that entered the country during the weak Biden Administration’s refusal to secure the border and eliminate the immigration parole system for future persons that illegally cross the border. Another factor that contributes to the problem that has to be eliminated is the incentive of illegal migrants that give birth within our borders to have children that are US citizens.[3] |
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| —James Hemphill’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
2022
James Hemphill completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hemphill's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Criminal Justice Reform
- Republican principal based congressional caucus
- Urban economic development
Dr. King's dream of a unified human race, Ronald Reagan's understanding that America is at its best globally with peace through strength, Malcolm X's foresight on urban Black America's need to bear some responsibility for its own destiny and Donald Trump's belief that America First is a necessity in the preservation of this nation. All of these position's whether one believes they are societal or political have in some way shaped my view of the world, this nation and my community.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 2, 2022
- ↑ James Hemphill for 11th Congressional District, "Meet James," accessed February 28, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ James Hemphill for 11th Congressional District, “Issues,” accessed February 28, 2024
