Jose Castillo

Republican | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jose Castillo


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 9


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, BS, 2005

Tulane Universithy, New Orleans, MBA, 2008

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Republican Hispanic Assembly of Florida, Florida State Treasurer, Patriotic Legal Immigrants USA

President, Republican Liberty Caucus, Osceola County Chairman

Florida Republican Assembly, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida

Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA)

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Republican National Hispanic Assembly

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Christian De La Torre (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

WinRed (2022)

Lauren Boebert (2021)

Rand Paul (2021)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2022)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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

Abortion is purposely ending the life of a baby in the womb. I am pro-life and do not support any abortion method, including drugs.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I would support a constitutional amendment to protect life in the womb.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

The Federal Government needs to stop printing money to pay for things we cannot afford. Printing money causes inflation. We also need to change from an income tax to a consumption tax.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

The Student Loan Forgiveness should be called Biden Bribing Students with Tax-Payer Money. Tax-Payer Money is your money!

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

No

No, under the 14th amendment, favoring one over another based on any criteria such as ESG is unconstitutional.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The phrase is not part of the US Constitution, however the Constitution prohibits Congress from establishing an official religion or dictating how citizens practice their religious beliefs.

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

Strongly Disagree

If individuals are forced to provide services against their morals and beliefs, then we do not live in a free country.


HEALTHCARE

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

None

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.

D) Any Government healthcare programs should exist at the State level only and not at the Federal Government. The continued involvement of the Federal government in healthcare will result in a rise in prices, which will further the dependence of citizens onto their programs.


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.

D) The last time Congress declared War was for WW2. When Congress declares War, we focus our resources on winning such war. Instead, in past conflicts, we've had one foot in with one foot out, resulting in loss of American lives.

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

Strongly Agree

Democrat policies have forced many companies to ship their manufacturing overseas to countries like China. Those countries obtain technological advances are our cost. We need to bring manufacturing back home and stop depending on goods from countries that are our geo-political enemies.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Both countries were founded with similar religious principles. Israel is the only Pro American country in the Middle East and with the strongest military.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

The countless deaths of US soldiers in foreign wars, poor treatment of vets at VA Hospitals, Joe Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, woke generals and drags in the military.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

We need to build the wall and use technology like sensors, cameras and drones to secure the border. We also need to add more personnel to border patrol. If necessary, the Federal Government should work with border states to secure the border.

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

Only people who come here legally and are vetted.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support this at the local level. The Federal Government has no business telling parents how to educate their children.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Marriage is a religious sacrament between a man and woman and God. Legal unions issued by the Government are not the equivalent of a marriage under God.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

I was a guest on multiple Fox News and Newsmax shows when I stood up on national news for Parental Rights in Florida

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

People who want to gender transition need serious mental health help. Anyone who mutilates child or provide puberty blockers should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for medical & child abuse.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. God gave us all free will to decide between doing good & evil.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need to secure our elections if we want voters to have confidence in them.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

The electoral college is fundamental part of union between all states. If we abolish it, several of the least populated states may have no reason to remain part of the United States because a few more popular states will always decide the winner of our Presidential Elections.


EQUALITY

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

Anyone who disagrees, lacks basic common sense.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

Climate change is a man-made scare tactic that has driven manufacturing to countries that could care less about the environment.

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

We cannot depend on one single source of energy. We need multiple sources such as hydro, nuclear, solar, fossil fuels, & wind etc.


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?

Very Conservative

I am a constitutional conservative.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect individual rights and freedom. To protect us from foreign adversaries.

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None. To combat crime, we should encourage more Americans to exercise their God given right to self-defense and become gun owners.

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