Jim Cox

Republican | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

Verified Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jim Cox


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 129


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jim Cox websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL, B.A. in Pre-Law, 1992

Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, VA, J.D., 1996

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Reading-Berks Junior Soccer League, Assistant Coach, Victory Baptist Church

Board of Directors, High Point Baptist Academy, Middle School & Varsity Soccer Head Coach

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 11

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2015-16

25%


2018

17%, 14% (cum.)


2018

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17%, 14% (cum.)

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

PA Chamber of Business and Industry

OTHER (1)

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

PA Pro-Life Federation PAC

PA ChamberPAC

FARMER (PA Farm Bureau's PAC)

NRA - Political Victory Fund

PA State Nurses Association PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations

National Rifle Association

State Republican Party Organizations

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Associated Builders and Contractors

Citizens for Prosperity in America

Joseph "Joe" Pitts

Keystone Leaders PAC

Keystone PAC


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe ALL life is sacred, regardless of how it begins. Therefore, abortion should not be permitted at all.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

They understood human nature and understood that "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely" so they built in safeguards and checks and balances to make certain that one branch could not exceed its authority without the other branches keeping it in check.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born-again Christian from a young age. I believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and I follow Its principles in my daily life and in my position as an elected official. I believe the Bible has the answer for all modern day concerns and struggles and that is where I look and where I encourage all five of my children to look as well.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

My voting record is solidly pro-life, pro-family, pro-2nd amendment. I have maintained my core beliefs and values throughout the years in office and I am committed to voting on principle, rather than party or politics.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Unemployment can be reduced by reducing the administrative burdens on businesses and lowering business taxes. Businesses will pass on much of the savings from these changes, due to the competitive nature of business.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

No answer.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

Government should get out of the way. Government should not play favorites, offering tax credits to certain industries, etc. Government should lower taxes and operated efficiently to allow those taxes to remain low.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

No answer.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

friendsofjimcox@gmail.com 610-781-5221

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

No answer.

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