

John "J.D." Prescott
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John "J.D." Prescott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Winchester Community High School, Winchester, IN, General Diploma, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Randolph County Young Farmers, President, Poplar Run Baptist Church
Member, Mike Pence for Indiana, Intern
Marlin Stutzman for U. S. Senate, Volunteer, Randolph County Republican Party
Convention Delegate 2016, 2020, Saratoga Lions Club, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 5.5 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Indiana Right to Life
Stand For Health Freedom
Human Coalition Action
OTHER (1)
Indiana Farm Bureau
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Congressman Jim Banks
Sheriff Toney Skinner
Randolph County Councilwoman Missy Williams
Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler
Hartford City Mayor Dan Eckstien
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Suzanne Crouch (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Jeff Raatz (2021)
Jim Banks (2021)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Travis Holdman (2023)
Greg Pence (2022)
Hoosiers for Economic Growth (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2022)
American Wind Energy Association (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I do not support any form of abortion.
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
I do not believe chemical abortion drugs should be legal.
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?
The government does not have any constitutional ability to close churches.
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?
Yes, Israel is our most important ally in the Middle East.
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The government shouldn’t mandate vaccines.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I would prefer to let the free market dictate wages.
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We do not need any more gun restrictions.
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?
I believe the general roles of government are clearly outlined in both our United States Constitution and our state constitution.
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
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.
Agree
Parents have the right to make decisions for their children except in the circumstances of abuse or neglect.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
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
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.
a and c
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I support an all of the above energy strategy. It is important to have a broad energy portfolio and not relying on one specific form of energy.
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