John Fillmore
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Fillmore
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS, MASTERS, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
U. S. ARMY, E-5 SGT, 1969-72
AFFILIATIONS
GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BOARD MEMBER
COPPER BASIN CHAMBE, BOARD MEMBER
SUPERSTITION REPUBLICAN CLUB, PRESIDENT
AZ HEARTH PRO, ASSOC, BOARD MEMBER
GILBERT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, BOARD PRESIDENT
AJ COWBOY CHURCH, BOARD MEMBER
WEATHERSHACKS INC, PRESIDENT
FILLMORE SALES, PRESIDENT
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
STATE REP LD 23, 2011/12
STATE REP LD 16, 2018/2022
PRESIDENT OF THE PATRIOT PARTY OF AZ, 2022/2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mabelle Gummere (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Arizona Chamber of Commerce (2020); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020); Politics Uncorked (2020); John Kavanagh (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key Votes from Vote Smart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am a sponsor on the "Heartbeat" Law , no more than 15 weeks
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.
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?
None, the right to a belief system of a personal religion is central to a free society and all people have a god given right to worship the religion of their choice as long as it doe NOT promote endangerment, hate and oppression unto others
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?
Israel is, to me, a reflection of America and a free light, in the middle of an Arab backward world. We need to do all that we can to help this freedom
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.
Government has been the nightmare to a well rounded healthcare system and when the government got into it and started allowing profits by hospitals instead of operation by churches and non-profits American healthcare has suffered in my opinion. We as society have a responsibility to help those who need help but people should be taught better health guidelines. We should not condone bad health choices but not infringe on personal choices Government pricing structures are detrimental to freedom
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER, EVER, if there is a societal need for a quarantine than that is the path that should be studied but the essence of freedom is paramount to a person to have control with their own bodies or that of their children onder a parents control
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The free enterprise system is what has allowed America to rise in freedom and opportunity and become the leader of the free world. Our country and the free enterprise system are under attack by multi-international corporations and foreign governments with NO allegiance nor concern to our Constitution and our way of life. I believe it is vital that we create educational requirements in our schools IMMIDIATELY on the free enterprise system and its benefits to freedom
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I do NOT believe in a minimum wage, and I support the Arizona right to work laws
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
There should be NO ESG standards/ratings allowed in Arizona and I believe there is a way to stop Banks/organizations from using them. These ratings are the way the CCCP controls its citizens in China and are a VERY dangerous item to be used against free enterprise and need to be curbed at all cost. ESG ratings are, to me , an attack on the free enterprise system
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
AZ has a right and duty under article 4 section 4 and the 9th and 10th amendments to secure our border as the federal gov't has NOT ONLY surrendered their responsibility but are aiding in the invasion of drugs & dangerous people into AZ.. the State has the authority to arrest NGO organizations violating federal immigration law (with federal assistance) & we should arrest and confiscate the vehicles, aircraft and R.E. used by the federal government in this invasion. ENFORCE CURENT FEDERAL LAW !!
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. more education on the usage and laws taught in our schools
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The protection of its citizens. and orderly, equal, fair structure for all
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.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Gender transition upon children should be a MAJOR CRIME AND THOSE PERFORMING IT SHOULD BE ARRESTED
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Disagree
MARRIAGE IS A UNION BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE AND GOD ( or whatever their religion dictates) and government should have only minimal interference where the issue of children is prevalent. Laws should be equal for all
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Elections should be in person/one day/in the precinct they are registered/hand counted same day by those performing the vote/no electronics/ absentee voting only upon same election request/ special provisions for 1st responders. military & invalid elderly etc./ smaller precincts, additional funds per precinct to election workers/programs safe from country supv. ability to take or re-assign/ with gov't identification/ALL VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS AND EQUIPTMENT IDENTICAL AND STATE OWNED. Ne
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
NEVER. THIS IS A GIMMICK THAT WOULD DESTROY EQUAL REPRESENTATION IN OUR COUNTRY
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, laws governing equality along with education should be equally enforced
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
HORSESHIT
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.
C would be the closest to my view, However we need to recognize the environmental needs in balance with the fact that humans are the most important on the life ladder
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear
