

Gina Johnsen
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gina Johnsen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 78
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, B.A., 1989
Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing, MI, Diploma, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Capitol House of Prayer, Executive Director, Pregnancy Center of Eaton County
Executive Director, Real Life Christian Academy, Founding Member, Donor, Teacher
Parted Waters Band, Worship leader, Band manager, High School Robotics Team
Parent leader, Executive Committee, County GOP
Protect Life MI, Advisory Board Member, Salt & Light Global
Strategic Outreach Director, Board Member House of Promise for women exiting Human Trafficking situations, 3 yrs.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Eaton County Parks & Recreation Commissioner Board, 2
Precinct Delegate, 22
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Commissioner, 1
State Representative, 1
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (6)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Right to Life of Michigan
Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan
Michigan Right to Life PAC
OTHER (5)
*Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
Michigan Health Choice Alliance
*Michigan Manufacturers Association
*Michigan Fraternal Order of Police
*Michigan Freedom Network
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors, Right to Life of Michigan PAC, Health Choice Alliance PAC, Mooville Owner Doug Westendorp, Prof William Wagner/Salt and Light Global, Attorney Dave Kallman/Great Lakes Justice Center, Mark Hewitt Broker/Agent Miller Real Estate, Brandon Strong Principal Barry County Christian School, Approval Rating Associated Builders and Contractors, Former State Rep Gary Newell, Missionary DeAnn Eddy, Pastor Andy Shaver, Pastor Scott Price, Pastor Lester DeGroot, Jim Valentine retired Lowell Police Chief and former 911 Ionia County Dispatch Director
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Adam Stockford (2020)
Christine Barnes (2017)
Deb Shaughnessy (2012)
Patrick Colbeck (2017)
Scott Walker (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (31)
Austin Kreutz (2020)
Barrett Brigade Leadership Fund (2020)
Bradley Slagh (2020)
Callton Action Fund (2016)
Chatfield Majority Fund (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Fair Tax would be best. Lower business taxes for local/family businesses and farmers.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Every department except for maybe infrastructure and for safety/police.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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 can government close churches?
Never
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C but in a modified version that makes sense, is sustainable, and involves temporary assistance toward free market goals.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Eliminate the influence and "leadership" in the military, eliminate Shariah Law from all of our courts, and correct the misinformation in our educational textbooks that favor it over Christianity and Judaism.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Legal immigrants who are willing to work, pass our tests/requirements, and true religious or philosophical refugees.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which 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
Strongly Agree
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.
I am a Bible-based Christian, with respect for all humanity including the unborn and the elderly and handicapped...everyone! I believe in the Trinity- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that our form of representative government is only as good as the leaders who are submitted to Judeo-Christian/Biblical values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID required with no exception. Eliminate voting machines and reinstitute hand counting. Eliminate absentee ballots except for the infirmed and the overseas military.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To preserve safety and border control, provide infrastructure, and support the Constitution.
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).
None
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?
None
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?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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