Jordan Herzog

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jordan Herzog


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 43B


Incumbent

No


Links

Jordan Herzog websites Jordan Herzog emailFacebook

EDUCATION

North Central University, Minneapolis, MN, B.A. Pastoral Studies, 2010

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, B.S. Accountancy, 2015

WORK & MILITARY

Best Buy Corporation, Senior Accounting Analyst - Financial Reporting, 1.5

Xcel Energy, Senior Accounting Analyst - Financial Reporting, 1

Ernst and Young, Audit Associate, 2

AFFILIATIONS

New River Assembly of God, Youth Pastor and Music Director, Church on the Journey

Youth Pastor and Music Director

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

none

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC

OTHER (1)

Republican Party of Minnesota

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?

I only believe it should be allowable when the life of the mother is at stake. This is extremely rare and I only would find it allowable because either way a life would be lost - essentially there is no good decision available.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Did not answer


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

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

One thing I would support is a separate insurance pool for people with pre-existing conditions that make healthcare unaffordable and allow health insurers to compete across state lines. I would also lift restriction on the creation of tax protected Health Savings Accounts and work to allow health insurers to offer high deductible catastrophic plans for healthier individuals.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


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

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

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

Did not answer


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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus' death and resurrection and his forgiveness of my sins through repentance and faith in Him. I am a sinner who has received undeserved grace. I believe the rejection of God and the principles of morality that he has established are the source of all of our nations problems. Whether it be the breakdown of the family or the continued racial tension that we are experiencing today. I certainly do not believe Christianity should be forced on anyone by the government, however many Biblical principles such as the Biblical familial structure, impartial justice, work ethic, and charity should be encouraged if we want to maintain a flourishing society.


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

My social media history would support the above answer. My campaign website also contains my positions on a variety of issues.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I believe my education and experience in corporate finance combined with my experience as a pastor would make me uniquely qualified to sympathize with people while objectively analyzing potential solutions.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Did not answer

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

I don't believe people who have been convicted of violent crimes should be allowed to own a gun. Other than that I don't see any reason to restrict a law-abiding citizen's second amendment rights.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

1. End the Governor's emergency powers. 2. Government wide freeze on spending increases until current tax rates can fund the budget. 3. Term limit legislation.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Did not answer

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