Jack Bergman

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jack Bergman


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Jack Bergman websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, BA, 1969

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, MBA, 1975

WORK & MILITARY

USMC (active and reserve), Lt. General, 40

AFFILIATIONS

VFW, Life Member, ROA

Life Member, MCRA, Life Member

MCA, Life Member, MCAA

Life Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Combat Veterans For Congress PAC

National Republican Congressional Committee

SEAL PAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)

WinRed (2024)

Jim Banks (2023)

Cameron Cavitt (2022)

Harriet M Hageman (2022)

John Damoose (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (128)

Bulldog PAC (2024)

John Faso (2024)

Supporting Electing American Leaders (2024)

WinRed (2024)

406 PAC (2023)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Airline Pilots Association (2023)

American Maritime Officers (2023)

National Coalition of Turkish American Women (2023)

Laborers International Union of North America (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate's grade from The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).  Source.

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act, which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions. 

One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.

This candidate voted against HR 8404.  This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage. Source link will be https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2022373

Voted in 2017 against Hartzler amendment to de-fund "sex change" surgery for military personnel. Record vote.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I am in agreement with President Trump. It should be left to the states.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Overall, "separation of church and state" is essential for maintaining our Judeo-Christian nation where both religion and government can function independently and harmoniously, respecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

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?

The relationship between the United States and Israel is considered highly important for several reasons, encompassing geopolitical, strategic, economic, and cultural dimensions.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

DEI initiatives and lack of physical activity among youth.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Never, it should be a decision made between a student's parent and their doctor.

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.

C


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Extend and expand on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

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

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

There should be a merit based system, based around the needs of our economy. They should be highly-skilled and they shouldn't displace American workers, but nothing should happen until we secure our southern and northern borders.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

The Department of Education should be whittled down to the most basic operations needed (such as special education funding programs).


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.

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


VALUES

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

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus is Lord, and it impacts every single thing that I do, big or small, simple or complicated.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear and gas

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