Jared Martin

Libertarian | Pennsylvania

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jared Martin


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 147


Incumbent

No


Links

Jared Martin websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, University Park, PA, Engineering Science

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Christ Lutheran Church, Member, Shepherd's Shelf

Volunteer, National Honor Society, Souderton Chapter, President

Young Americans for Liberty, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Montgomery County Libertarian Party

Matt Holliday, Souderton School Board Member

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I personally dislike abortion, and wish it was never used. However, the issue is a personal one that is best left out of the hands of government, until the pregnancy is late term.


ECONOMY

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

Disagree

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

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.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

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?

We have not had a free market health care system in well over a hundred years. Government subsidies and mandates have long made it impossible to obtain affordable medical treatment. Insurance is meant to be just that - insurance. Getting a checkup or a flu shot should be payable just like a car inspection or an oil change. No insurance required.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Disagree


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.

Disagree

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.

Disagree

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.

Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a confirmed member of the Lutheran Church. My religion has shaped my view that we should all respect each other and the choices others make for themselves. "Love thy neighbor as thyself."


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?

Moderate

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

I am socially liberal and fiscally conservative. Years ago, I discovered there was a word for the millions of American centrists like me: Libertarian.

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

Did not answer

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.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

The Second Amendment exists to protect the people from a tyrannical government. As long as the government militarizes itself, I will not withhold the innate right of the people to bear arms in self-defense.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Disagree

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

Election reform: abolish straight ticket ballots, implement ranked choice voting, eliminate gerrymandering Tax & spending reform: phase out property taxes, cut legislator benefits, end corporate welfare Drug reform: legalize marijuana, free nonviolent offenders, end stigma of addiction

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

Did not answer

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