
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
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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