Jeremy England
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeremy England
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 51
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Univ.of Miss. School of Law, Oxford, MS, J.D., 2008
Mississippi State Univ., Starkville, MS, B.A., 2005
Pascagoula High School, Pascagoula, MS, Diploma, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Mosaic Church, Ocean Springs, MS, Member/Community Group Leader, Jackson County Republican Club
President, Jackson Co. Young Lawyers Assoc., President
Miss. Bar Young Lawyers Division, ABA Rep. for State of MS, West Jackson Co. Utility District
Commissioner, St. Martin Youth Baseball, Coach/Board Member
MS Gulf Coast MSU Alumni Chapter, Board Member, Jackson County Elections Commission
Poll Worker, Men Wear Pink Gulf Coast MS - Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Ambassador
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mississippi State Senator, 2020-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
A
2020-2021
100%
2022
57%, 65% (cum.)†
2020-2021
|100%
2022
|57%, 65% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Mississippi
OTHER (6)
Mississippi Right To Life
Bully Bloc
*Business and Industry Political Education Committee
Mississippi Association of Realtors-MARPAC
Mississippi Medical Political Action Committee (MMPAC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee, Mississippi)
NFIB Mississippi - The Voice of Small Business
Gulf Coast Business Council
Professional Fire Fighters Association of Mississippi
Bully Bloc - Mississippi State University
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
As a Christian, I do not personally believe abortion should be allowed in any circumstances. However, as a legislator, I understand that this issue is very complex for many people - and society is not always able to accept black-and-white solutions to the issue, and there is a clear gray area. For purposes of legislation, I believe abortion should be illegal in all circumstances with limited exceptions allowed in cases of rape, incest, and serious health issues of the mother. I fully support the United States Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs case, and I believe this issue is best addressed by individual state legislatures and by the people of each individual state.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax codes if very complex, and every effort to make changes to the tax code should be done in a fiscally responsible way. As State Senator, I have voted in favor of every bill seeking to reduce taxes. I believe that Mississippi can and should eventually eliminate the State Income Tax, and I believe that we should eliminate the Grocery Tax. That said, I believe this should be done incrementally so as not to prevent the basic and necessary functions and obligations of government. I certainly believe we can cut spending along with providing tax cuts, and that is the most sound way to address the tax code in a way that we lower taxes while having a government that serves the people in a limited way.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I believe Mississippi has too many agencies, and I believe we waste money in keeping and maintaining "red tape" rules and regulations that cost money and manpower to maintain and enforce. This is particularly true in building and maintaining infrastructure and in permitting. The administrative costs in each agency also are very high. I am also very proud that Mississippi has been able to pay off over $500M in debt over the past two years (FY 21/22 and 22/23), while we also have not borrowed money. This will save Mississippi tax payers millions of dollars in debt service. Paying off debt is very important. All of this said, the Mississippi Legislature is required by our Constitution to approve a balanced budge each fiscal year. I wish the Federal Government had a similar requirement in the U.S. Constitution.
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 should government close churches?
I cannot think of a single reason why the government should 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 options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe at this time, the response that matches my view the most would be statement (C). That said, I believe healthcare costs have steadily increased due to government involvement.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I do not believe the government should require vaccinations, and I believe that is a decision that should be left to individuals and to the private sector.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I believe the United States has been very effective at eradicating the threat of Islamic Terrorism since September 11, 2001. This success is due to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women that serve in our United States Military branches. The biggest threat I believe we face from Islamic Terrorism today comes in the form of not securing our borders and checking illegal immigration and entry into our country.
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?
We have current laws allowing legal immigration, both permanently and temporarily, and these laws should be enforced. The laws are not currently being enforced, and that is the problem. I believe we should first secure our southern border and provide the resources necessary to prevent illegal crossings, and I believe we should enforce the laws we have in place now. I also believe anyone here illegally now should be forced to "get in line" and apply for legal status rather than being granted amnesty.
EDUCATION
The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.
Strongly Agree
If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.
(A); (D); (B); (E); and C - in that order. I believe all options should be on the table to make sure we are providing our students with the best education.
What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.
(C) I believe Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors. Period.
VALUES
What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.
(B) and (D). I believe no-fault divorce should be available primarily as a means to prevent abuse and extortion of spouses seeking to leave a marriage. While I believe marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted, I know there are instances where allowing a no-fault divorce can prevent dangerous situations.
Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that 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.
Agree
This is my belief as a Christian. My union with my wife is a union and marriage under God; if the government did not recognize my marriage, it would not matter to my wife and me - as we believe our marriage is a Christian marriage.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe in the teaching of Jesus Christ, and I strive to follow him. I know that I am an imperfect person and a sinner. I pray often for God to guide me. As a legislator, I ask God to lead me into situations where I can make a positive difference for my state and my community - and I especially ask to be led into the tough and controversial issues where leadership is needed most. I ask God to then grant me the wisdom and the courage to do the right thing in leading.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.
(B). I believe in the Constitutional Republican system of Government.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism has always existed, and it will always exist. That said, I believe America has come a long way from the days of our founding. I believe that a big threat to our domestic security would be in the form of efforts to constantly divide and enrage citizens based on race. Instead of focusing on race, I believe more focus should be placed on individuals. I am a big advocate of the lesson from Martin Luther King, Jr. that a man should be judged by the content of his character and not by the color of his skin.
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). We are costing American industries, businesses, and tax payers far too much in the name of environmental regulations - and we are forcing regulations on American industries and manufacturers that are not being forced on foreign markets. This is extremely detrimental to the American economy, and it benefits the economies of countries like China.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the primary function of the government is to protect the God-given, inalienable rights of the citizens. I also believe the Government exists, and it is allowed to exist by the citizens, to provide certain core benefits to the people, such as safety, infrastructure, and - to a degree - education and healthcare.
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).
I am always willing to discuss my positions publicly, and many of my interviews and references are available via search on Google.
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?
I believe in limited government, low taxes, and strong family values.
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
I believe we need to address the mental health crisis in our communities with available resources, but not at the expense of resources to our police departments and first responders.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe in and support the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution. I believe any restrictions on gun ownership should only come after full due process has been afforded.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
