Steve Jones

Republican | New Mexico

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Steve Jones


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Steve Jones websites FacebookXXYouTube

EDUCATION

University of Houston, Houston, BBA, 1970

University of Houston, Houston, MS, 1972

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Staff Sergeant, 1970-1976

Multiple oil and gas companies, CFO, 1975-1986

National Public Accounting Firm, Partner, 1970-1975

Texas Financial News on PBS, Producer, 1995-1998

Russian American Joint Venture, Partner, 1998-2001

Steve Jones Consultant (contingent fees), Owner, 2001-2013

University of St. Thomas, Instructor, 1974-1977

AFFILIATIONS

University of St. Thomas, Accounting Instructor, Lutheran Social Services of the South

Board, Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce, Officer & Board

Active Corp of Executives (SBA), President, Senegalese American Chamber of Commerce

President, Soviet American Chamber of Commerce, Founder

Memorial Drive Lutheran Church, Board, Theater Under the Stars

Board, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Distinguished Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Congressional District 2 New Mexico, 2020

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Council on American Exceptionalism

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

Tweets from candidate wherein he accuses President Trump of spreading hatred and division (November 19, 2022), and posts the hashtag #fearTrump on December 4, 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).

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

In my opinion, only when the life of the mother is threatened, health of the mother could be permanently impaired, rape and incest.

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?

The right to life liberty, liberty and pursuit of happiness is already guaranteed by founding. Fathers.


ECONOMY

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

Federal law protecting military pensions and social security from being taxed by any state. Create a more competitive medical services to reduce costs of hospitals and doctors.

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

Strongly Agree

If any debt is forgiven it should be taxed as ordinary income.

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

No

Political goals should not be permitted by public funded institutions in making investments.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Government can not dictate religious beliefs.

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

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

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

Where an epidemic is likely and thus threatening the lives or health of others. The right to gather with other innocents in a group setting should be prohibited if the individuals choose not to vaccinate.

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.

C. Public health programs have failed around the world.


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.

B. The United States must honor its alliance to defend countries around the world and prevent the expansion of countries that wish to destroy our people and our country.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Israel represents the only Judeo Christian people in a religious extreme region that has attacked us multiple times.

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

Generations of Americans that are insistent on getting their Rights as citizens with no intention of honoring their Responsibilities as citizens.


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?

Those who apply for immigration and follow our laws as visitors. Illegal entry should not earn any rights.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Disagree


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.

Agree

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

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Lutheran


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

State issued voter registration card or photo identification

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

It is provided in the Constitution.


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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Nuclear


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?

Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Perform the limited functions provided in the Constitution. Protect the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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?

Gun ownership is provided for in the Constitution. The protection of the public requires law enforcement against the individuals that violate laws.

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