
Joey Nations
Republican | Oregon
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joey Nations
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, BS, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
State of Oregon, Tax Program Analyst, 7
Self Employed, Founder, 6
AFFILIATIONS
Elks, Committee Chair, Boy Scouts of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress, 2018
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Oregon Women for Trump
OTHER (1)
Paul Romero
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Coat of Arms Firearms
Steele Firearms
Bobs Ok Tire
Oregon Metal Works
Lorens Sanitation
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2019)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest or life of the mother and only in the first 12 weeks.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The church is not telling the government what to do and the government is not telling the church what to do.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Bring our troops home from the middle east and focus on engaging terrorists where they are via drone/technology.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Private market health insurance that is available nation wide across state lines. We need multiple options in each state.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Stop deficit spending, stop spending money overseas and focus our budget on home.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All overseas spending
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None
IMMIGRATION
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.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need a 10 year freeze on immigration to the united states for now. When we open it back up we should limit it to folks who are Christian or who get along with Christians well. No islamic immigration of any kind.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
End illegal immigration, preserve the 2nd Amendment and protect life!
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes but only in the sense that it divides our people. Racism can come from any racial group: Asian, Black, White, Hispanic etc.
ABOUT YOU
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.
joeynations.com has my basic beliefs lined out
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a 100% America First patriot, father and husband. I'm Fighting for Oregon's future, join me!
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Baptized Christian, follower of Christ
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