

JD Prescott
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
JD Prescott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General & Special CD 2
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
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 3.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2021-2022
100%
2022
83%, 89% (cum.)†
2021
91%, 86% (cum.)†
2021
|100%
2021-2022
|100%
2022
|83%, 89% (cum.)†
2021
|91%, 86% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2020
51%
2021
30%, 32% (cum.)†
2020
|51%
2021
|30%, 32% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Indiana Right to Life
Stand For Health Freedom
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Indiana Right to Life
NRA
Indiana Farm Bureau Ag-Elect
Indiana Professional Firefighters Union
Indiana State Police Alliance
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Greg Pence (2020)
Jeff Raatz (2021)
Jim Banks (2021)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2021)
Mike Pence Michael Richard Pence (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Bill Dixon Willian, Andrew (2019)
Greg Pence (2020)
Hoosiers for Quality Education (2022)
National Federation of Independent Business (2021)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Wind Energy Association (2020)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not support abortion under any circumstance.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive 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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government has no authority to close churches.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Did not answer
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian and follower of Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting history is public record at iga.in.gov
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support constitutional carry legislation.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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