Lateresa "L.A" Jones

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Lateresa "L.A" Jones


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 10


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Colorado Christian University, Colorado, current

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Sumter County Federation of Republican Women, associate member, RWOMF

Black/African American Outreach Director, Gateway to Hope, Community Outreach

Detroit Founders Classical Academy, Treasurer, RAINN

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Lt. Governor, 2

U.S. Senate, 2

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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.

Neutral

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Considering I was a product of rape, NONE. God has a purpose for all our lives.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Considering the Supreme Court has just protected Religious liberty with the case of the former coach in public school praying. Prayer has been protected.

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

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Church and State should be separate.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

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.

Neutral

The dispute has been going on for the last 55 years. This needs to be solved between them.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Close the borders, complete the wall at the border and reform Immigration.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

NONE, adults should make the decision for themselves and family.

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.

B


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

The IRS is providing tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2022.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone migrating to the U.S. should be claimed by a family member and have a sponsor to make certain they don't become dependent upon governmental services.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly 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?

Close the borders and stop illegals from entering the country with drugs and illegal guns.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Google me, Facebook and other social media sites when I'm not blocked.

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?

Our children are my priority! I will defund the Department of Education and give the power back to the state. I will defund and restructure the foster care system and create orphanages that will be more cost effective and protect our children. .


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Christian,


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Election Integrity


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

Amendments 4& 5 of the Constitution addresses this. Just-Compensation for the work provided by the slaves would be do to BLACK AMERICANS as stated in the Constitution. The 14th amendment states nothing is due us Black Americans. Dead horse

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

NO, America is not racist some people are. This is our home that our ancestors built. .


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

We need to utilize our own resources.

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.

Nether.

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