
John Mills
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Mills
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, BS, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Commander, 26
AFFILIATIONS
AUVSI - Emerald Coast Chapter, President, MOAA - Pensacola
2nd Vice President, Republican Liberty Caucus - National, Board of Directors
Republican Liberty Caucus - Florida, Regional Director and Board of Directors, John Birch Society
Local Chapter Leader, American Red Cross - Pensacola, Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Congress, 2020
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only when the health of the mother is in jeopardy.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Yes, many changes are needed to reduce or eliminate taxes. For example, I would support eliminating the Florida Commercial Lease tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The Florida budget is bloated. Spending has increased by 20% over the last two years. As a start, I would eliminate corporate welfare handouts.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never!
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Get us out of the United Nations!
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those willing to enter the country legally and abide by the process and our laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian with strong Christian beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The use of mail-in ballots has been abused and needs a serious overhaul. Ballot harvesting must stop.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not feel that racism is a threat to domestic security in the United States.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I agree with John Locke in that the purpose of government is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Available online through a Google search.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Protecting and expanding Florida gun rights is one of my top priorities. Please visit my website at VoteJohnMills.com for additional priorities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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