

Josiah Magnuson
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Josiah Magnuson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 38
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Kingsway Christian School, Orrville, OH, High school, 2010
Oak Brook College of Law, Fresno, CA
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Hope Remains Youth Ranch, Board member, Americans for Constitutional Government
Director, Soldiers of Biblical Reformation, Founder/President
Boy Scouts of America, Asst. Scoutmaster, Mountain View Baptist Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2016-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
100%
2023-2024
91%
2021-2022
90%
2023
100%, 82% (cum.)â€
2021-2022
|100%
2023-2024
|91%
2021-2022
|90%
2023
|100%, 82% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*South Carolina Conservative Future
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Congressman Ralph Norman
Former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint
John Warren
Truckers PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
The candidate responded to Freedom Voter Guide's questionnaire.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None - it should only be allowed if the life of the mother is threatened
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.
Agree
Drugs should not be distributed to intentionally cause an abortion
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I have fought for this issue numerous times in the SC House
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?
I do not support a government-enforced minimum wage because it knocks the bottom rungs off the ladder for people in poverty who want to climb upwards
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, and I prevented churches from closing in SC during Covid by working with the Governor
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) is the best option in our current system in which the government is substantially involved in healthcare. Ideally the free enterprise system would function without interference, with churches and communities joining together to provide for needs that arise.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There may be a few diseases that can truly be only dealt with through vaccination of children in school but as a rule there should never be a mandate, especially if the vaccinations are exempt from liability.
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?
Yes, they are our most important ally in the Middle East, and have a special place in Bible prophecy
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build a wall.
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.
Agree
I support a tax credit model for school choice so that the money stays disconnected from potential "strings attached."
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 a born-again believer in Christ by the grace of God. I strive to live with Him as the Lord of my life, and lead others to Him through my example, testimony, and witness. I consider myself a Gospel missionary to the political realm, as well as a minister of God to execute justice.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, where it is fomented under the guise of CRT, "anti-racism," intersectionality, and other Marxist theories to create civil unrest and class warfare
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly 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) and (C) - though the climate is changing, this has occurred throughout history, and is best addressed by unleashing the free market, though minimal government involvement is allowable to protect our natural resources
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas and nuclear power are clearly the best options right now in my opinion
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?
To enforce justice, and cultivate a peaceful and honest environment for the Gospel to go forth in society
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?
I support background checks but in general the criminals will be able to get guns, so it's better to make sure law-abiding citizens have as much freedom as possible to defend themselves and their families.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
If they are trained and volunteer to do it
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