Jennifer Makar
Republican | New Jersey
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
Jennifer Makar
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Republican Primary
Race
Assembly Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
William Paterson University, Wayne, B.A., 2011
Roselle Park High School, Roselle Park, Diploma, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
St. Mary & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church, Volunteer and Sunday School Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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 personally do not support abortion under any circumstance, except to save the life of the mother.
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.
Strongly Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The New Jersey Constitution already requires a Balanced Budget be submitted to the Governor. Additionally, New Jersey has a Line-Item Veto for the budget. While in the Assembly, I will advocate for the elimination of wasteful spending and pork projects that have driven New Jersey taxes to unsustainable levels for middle class families.
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?
Separation of Church and State is the idea that the the state cannot and should not dictate or force a religion on the people.
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?
The first step in reducing healthcare costs is to reduce unhealthiness. I will advocate for legislation that will enable citizens to live healthier lives, make informed patient-centered healthcare choices while respecting medical freedom. I will fight inefficiencies and the duplication of services that drives up healthcare costs without delivering healthy outcomes to the citizens of New Jersey.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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?
Immigrants should have a clean record in their home countries, must speak English, must reject Socialism/Marxism and must pass a college level American History and Civics exam.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that 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 Coptic Orthodox Woman that believes in Biblical teachings and in the apostolic tradition. I believe God incarnated to restore us back to His image and to teach us how to love every person in the world, without conforming to the world. I value truth, loyalty, keeping promises, loving others and working hard.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My public statements, policy positions, interviews and survey and questionnaire responses clearly indicate my very conservative beliefs and policy positions.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have lived in New Jersey all of my life, and have lived in Roselle Park for 20 years. I have a BA in Psychology from an NJ public university. I have ten years experience teaching Church doctrine and mentoring youth. My ministry experience includes Choir instruction, homeless outreach, prison worship, hospital visitation, elder support and participating in numerous Church fundraisers. I have also started an event planning business that I have had occasion to use to help my Church community.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
I have never been charged with any crime or offense.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I want the voters to know that I will be their voice in the Assembly. I will be accessible to them and they will always have my ear. I want them to know I am at their service and would go through a den of lions to protect their rights and freedoms. I live my values.
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?
"Gun Control" laws only create barriers for peaceful citizens to exercise their Constitutional and Civil Rights. Aside from banning the mentally ill and criminals from possessing weapons, most New Jersey guns laws should be modified or repealed. Self-defense is a God given right.
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.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1.) Repeal all education standards mandating the teaching of sex education to children that is not age appropriate, and repealing any requirements to teach about the sexual activities of any social or special interest group. 2.) Provide local Boards of Education with much greater control over curriculum. 3.) Return the ability of voters to vote on the annual School Budget.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security. I specifically reject the notion that America is a racist country and I strongly oppose so called "Critical Race Theory." As a Conservative Republican, I am not interested in the race, ethnicity or national origin of any person, but the content of their character.
