Jon Henry
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon Henry
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA, MMS, 2014
Troy University, Troy, AL, MPA, 2012
American Military University, Charlestown WV, BA, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Sergeant Major, 27
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Christ, Assistant Pastor, Church of Christ
Children's Ministry Leader, Hope Worldwide, Volunteer
American Legion Post 57, Commander, Legion Riders Post 57
Past Director, Marriage Dynamics, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Smith County Mayor
OTHER INFORMATION
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?
Only as a last resort to save the mother's life if she is made aware and can make the decision with the help of family and a spiritual advisor or advisors. Never after first trimester.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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?
We must get our national debt under control. People that have worked all their life should ensure the government holds to their promise making sure social security is not affected. A well run responsible government that takes social security out of a high majority of US employees should be run by mature leaders who can control spending and secure social security funds for those that have earned them.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Stop troop deployments to Afghanistan and other areas American Troops are not serving a long term purpose safely. abolish the department of education and send all education back to the states abolishing the No Child Left Behind Act.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
College is an option, a choice. No one said you had to go. If you decide to take college classes and cannot pay for the debt you have incurred, join the Marines!!!!
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?
It is based on the culture in a specific area of the nation. Prayer before athletic events, before school events should not be dictated by the few over the ideals of the many. Do not overstep current laws to keep church and religion out of public and government areas of society.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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?
Until recently unemployment has been at a record low. Workers have had the option to pay employee based health care and buy personal healthcare coverage based on their beliefs. This is the way health care should continue with the government staying completely out of the health care system and options in the US.
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?
The strongest border control possible while upholding all current immigration laws. Immediate deportation of anyone convicted of terrorist activities following proper sentencing and punishment by the fullest extent of the law.
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?
Anyone that is not a harm, or has had a record of harmful conduct, to the US and its citizens and who follows all immigration laws that currently make up immigration policy and has been passed into law.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and spirit. Treat others as you would have them treat you. Be humble, strive for spiritual development and maturity.
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.
During my 27 years in the Marine Corps I have executed the policies made by the three branches of government and my voting record confirms my conservative stance. Conservative policies over the last three decades have been much better for America than liberal policies.
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 from a small farming community where hard work paid off. My life decision was to serve my country, and I did for 27 years in the United States Marine Corps. Tennessee needs a US Senator who represents all Tennesseans, those who work hard every day, who have never had the chance to attend a Ivy League College but has made Tennessee great through hard work. I represent those Tennesseans and I will serve them with integrity, spirituality and truthfulness.
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?
No restrictions, only following existing gun laws passed into law.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
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?
National Security and Border Control, Foreign Policy, Education Reformation
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I served in the military where other men and women protected my back and I protected theirs and race never played a factor. Without the media selectively controlling the narrative on race relations we would see less and less of racial tensions as seen in the military. We have come a long way in my life time and the few bad cannot be made to wrongfully represent the majority of Americans.
