

John (J.D) Prescott
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John (J.D) Prescott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Indiana Farm Bureau Ag/Elect
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Hardwood Lumbermans Association
NFIB
Muncie Firefighters and Delaware County EMS
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion shouldn't be allowed.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Founders knew that mankind is addicted to power, that is why they set a system I'm place where one person or group has total control over the population.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Baptist Christian, I know Jesus Christ is my Lord and savior. I believe in the teachings of the Bible and prefer the King James version of the Bible.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am a member at Poplar Run Baptist Church just outside of Farmland, IN. I am also a member of the NRA and the Indiana Farm Bureau. I have always been an advacte for less government regulation and low tax rates to promote economic growth.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
We need to promote econmoic growth and bring down unemployment by increasing workforce development programs, decreasing regulations on small business and keeping the tax rates low for business owners.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We should encourage more competion in the maketplace and let the free market system work to lower the cost.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should help provide quality infustractor and encouraging workforce development at the local level. Governments main purpose in the economy is to provide finacial stability by working to enforce and defend the property rights of the taxpayer. It is also important to keep our tax rates as low as possible so companies and individuals can reinvest their funds to build up the workforce or expand their businesses.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a self employed farmer and our family farms over 3000 acres. My agriculture/business based background best represents the base of this district. I also know how important it is to reach out to the residents and business owners of the area to constantly learn of new ideas to benifit our community.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
E-mal - jdprescott32@gmail.com Phone - 765-546-2656
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
If you vote for me as your next state representative it will ensure you have a strong leader in the Statehouse that will always stand up for what is in the best intrest of the district.
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