

John "JB" McCuskey
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John "JB" McCuskey
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Attorney General
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Washington DC, BA, 2004
WVU College of Law, Morgantown WV, JD, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
Steptoe and Johnson, PLLC, attorney, energy dept, 3
US Dept of Defense, confidential assistant, 2
ACLJ, law clerk, 1
Bush Cheney 2004, paid field staff, 1
AFFILIATIONS
American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), volunteer and paid staff, Bush Cheney 2004
paid field staff
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Delegate, 35th Disctrict, 2
West Virginia State Auditor, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
West Virginia Attorney General
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
National Right To Life
West Virginia Farm Bureau
LIBERAL (4)
United Mine Workers of America - UMWA
American Federation of Teachers West Virginia AFT WV
United Mine Workers of America West Virginia - COMPAC UMWA
West Virginia Building and Construction Trades
OTHER (3)
*Council on American Exceptionalism
West Virginia Sheriffs' Association
Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79 of WoodCounty
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
WV Manufacturers Association
West Virginian’s for Life
Farm Bureau
WV State Chamber of Commerce
WV Sheriffs’ Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Josh Mandel (2017)
Shelley Moore Capito (2014)
State Republican Party Organizations (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances can the federal government hinder the churches ability to gather for services.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
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.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Did not answer
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Our law enforcement professionals should have access to the necessary funding and equipment to ensure they can do their jobs efficiently, effectively, and safely without fear of losing it to community programs and projects
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
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?
Conservative
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, a believer in Jesus Christ as savior. As such, I believe that it is incumbent upon us all to ensure those around us have a better tomorrow.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Egregious overreach by the federal government via burdensome laws and regulations will continue to kill jobs, harm the economy, deter reliable energy production and undermine US energy independence.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal, oil and gas will continue to be the most reliable sources of energy capable of sustaining the growing demand for electricity. These industries are all crucial in satisfying the demand for energy in our growing economy for the foreseeable future
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