Gina Johnsen

Republican | Michigan

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

Gina Johnsen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 78


Incumbent

No


Links

Gina Johnsen websitesGina Johnsen phones Gina Johnsen emailFacebookXYouTube

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*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
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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