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


Links

John "J.D." Prescott websites FacebookX

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)

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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