John "Jack" S. Volpato Jr.

Republican | New Mexico

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John "Jack" S. Volpato Jr.


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 55


Incumbent

No


Links

John "Jack" S. Volpato Jr. websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, BSPharm, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Noah's Ark Animal Shelter, Co-Founder, Eddy County Flood Commissioner

Commissioner, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Board President

Carlsbad Department of Development, Executive board Member, Carlsbad Mayor's Nuclear Task Force

Chairman, Eddy Lea Alliance (ELEA), founding board member

Eddy County United Way, Board Member, Eddy County Health Council

Board member, Energy Communities Alliance, Board Member

New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Eddy County Commissioner, 2006-2014

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

New Mexico Congressional District 2, 2017

Race

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Mark Ronchetti (2020)

Morgan Griffith (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Buddy Carter (2018)

Mark Boesen (2018)

Buddy PAC (2017)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Tom Udall (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

never

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.

Choose not to answer

I do not agree that these type of abortions 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


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?

The economic health of an area should dictate the wage level. For instance In our county Fast food vendors need to pay 15 to 17 dollars to attract workers. This is far in excess of the current minimum wage

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

never, freedom of religion is a right

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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?

always, as it was when i attended school


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?

I consider Israel our closest ally and should have the full support from the United States


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


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.

Strongly Agree

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 am Roman Catholic and attend Mass regularly


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Any radical activity can be a threat to domestic security, including racism

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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& c

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


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?

provide a safe and efficient environment for its citizens to live and work in

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?

Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

none. Guns aren't the problem. Individuals suffering from mental illness and lacking treatment.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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