Jerry Johnson
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jerry Johnson
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 23
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (2)
Nebraska Right to Life
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Federation of Independent Business
National Right to Life Committee
State Republican Party Organizations
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Education Association
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Disagree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
No Answer
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents & the Public School System
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
No
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Separation of powers to form a true demoracy of the people
14. List your six (6) most important political endorsements.
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, Nebraska Speaker Mike Flood, Former Speaker Curt Bromm, Current State Senator Chris Langemeier, Former State Senator Carol Hudkins, Lt Governor Sheehy
15. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Constitution, Supreme Court, Congress,Voters, all "under God."
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Two years of college, Church Council President (5 times), Kiwanis President (2 times) Kiwanis Lt. Governor, Chamber of Commerce President (3 times) Community Hospital Board member, Faith based Care Center Foundation board member, State NCIP) Economic Development Advisory Board member, Planning & Zoning Board Member (county) & President (City of McCook), Wahoo Planning & zoning Board member, Wahoo City Council member, Wahoo City Council President, Wahoo, Mayor
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.
Charitable - World Hunger, Salvation Army, Wahoo Community foundation, Wahoo Community chest, University of Nebraska Foundation, Local high School Scholarships, Lutheran Loan & Grant Fund for Seminary Students, National Republican Party, Nebraska Republican Party, Republican President Candidates, Nebraska Republican Party Candidates
