
Janak Joshi
Republican | Colorado
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Janak Joshi
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Gugarat University, India, MD, 1973
University of Northern Colorado, Greeely, MS - Health Care Admin, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Summit Medical Clinic, Physician Owner, 30
AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Community Clinic, President - non-profit medical clinic
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Colorado State Representative, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2016
100%
2015-2016
100%
2012
92%
2016
91%
2017
83%
2012
83%
2016
|100%
2015-2016
|100%
2012
|92%
2016
|91%
2017
|83%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2013
44%
2016
22%
2016
0%
2016
0%
2015
0%
2013
|44%
2016
|22%
2016
|0%
2016
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Congressman Tom Tancredo, State Rep. Joann Windholtz, State Senator Kent Lambert
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Justin Everett (2017)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2017)
Mark Waller (2017)
Patriotic Women (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)
Andres Pico (2017)
BrianPAC (2017)
Celeste Gamache (2017)
Colorado Freedom Fund (Colo. Springs) (2017)
Colorado Liberty Fund (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Black Jack PAC (2017)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother however every effort should be made to save both their lives
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Yes. Congress should pass pro-life protections.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Reduce taxes AND spending. Balance the budget.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government should not interfere in religion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
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.
C
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
YES! Our strongest ally in the middle east.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The government's liberal policies
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We should re-elect Donald Trump to finish the wall and close the border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Yes, legally and immigrants should bring skills and should be self-sufficient without burdening taxpayers
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was born in to the Hindu faith and believe in the tenants of the Christian faith. I was a founding member of the State House Bible Study when I served in the Legislature.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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 Disagree
While climate change concerns all of us, it requires an honest and thoughtful response not a knee jerk reaction
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear and clean fossil fuel technology.
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To faithfully follow the Constitution, provide for the safety and security of the nation, and to protect individual liberties.
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none.
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