

John Fillmore
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Fillmore
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 16
Incumbent
Yes
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
STATE REP LD 20, 2011/12
STATE REP LD 16, 2018 PRES
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Arizona Republican Assembly
*Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Paul Gosar
OTHER (3)
*Arizona Police Association
Arizona State Troopers Association
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
CONGRESSMAN PAUL GOSAR /AZ REPUBLICAN ASS.
NAT FED IND. BUS / AZ ROCK PROD.
AZ POLICE ASSOCIATION
NAT. RIFLE ASS. / AZ COPS ASSOCIATON
GREATER PHOENICX CHAMBER
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
NONE
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
NO STATE SPONSORD RELIGON
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
JOBS FOR THOSE WHOM CAN WORK, HEALTHCARE FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
ALL
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
THOSE THAT CAN BRING VALUE AND SUPPORT THEMSELVES
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION GETTING RID OF WASTE MANDATORY NO SOCIAL PROMOTIONS IN SCHOOLS
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
NO, BUT SOCIALISM AND LIBERAL IDIOLOGY IS A VERY REAL THREAT
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
MY ENDORSEMENTS, RECEIVER OF THE CENTER AZ POLICY AWARD FOR FAMILY VALUES, MY NRA HISTORY ENDORSEMENTS IN PRIOR YEARS FROM GOLDWATER INST. AND OTHER RATINGS AWARDS AS RISING STAR FROM CONSERVATIVE GROUPS
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
OWNER OF SEVERAL SMALL BUSSINESSSES
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
HEY, I AM A NICE GUY, FAIR, CONSERVATIVE, LLOGICAL, AND PATRIOTIC... HOW CAN YA NOT LOVE ME??
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
PERSONAL, I FOLLOW A CHRISTIAN LIFE BUT I DO NOT FLAUNT IT
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