

Joshua Bryant
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joshua Bryant
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
US Marine Corp, Sergeant, 1997-2002
AFFILIATIONS
Marine Corp League 854, Member, Benton County Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Justice of the Peace, 4
State Representative, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Senate
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
|97%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Tom Cotton
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the Mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Remove any double taxation. Work on reduction of Income Tax to zero.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Overall reduction of subsidies to institutions in all sectors. The government subsidizes and incentivizes non-production and we should reverse course and start reducing these expenditures which would force industries into entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Zero Circumstances
HEALTHCARE
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstance should an individual be barred from services or employment due to their individual choice to not be vaccinated.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should recognize the existence of fundamental and cultural barriers between Western Civilization and Islamic hardliners. Once a clear line is set the US should isolate and insulate from those diametric to western culture. Political or socioeconomic engagements will only be effective if the internal leaders of an islamic state choose to change the religious dynamic and internally remove their radical religious sects.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who follow our lawful processes and become productive members of our society.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe I am saved by grace alone through the blood of Jesus Christ. By this grace I shall obey the word of God and seek forgiveness as I fall short.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I believe the availability of photo identification does not create a burden and ensures the integrity of elections.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Arkansas has been ranked with high election integrity due to our current and recently changed laws.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism creates division and causes domestic insecurity to any nation including the U.S.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to defend individual rights and secure our lands.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
www.arkleg.state.ar.us - Sponsored and Co-sponsored legislation of the 93rd Regular Session.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will respond to constituents' questions and I'm open to productive conversation on any topic.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun restrictions should be for those who are irresponsible with their rights. A path to restore those rights upon successful training and social acceptance should be made.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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