
Jonathan Mitchell
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jonathan Mitchell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Splendora high school, Splendora, Diploma, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas, Master Mason & Jr. Deacon (2019-2020) of Pecos 736, Valley of Houston Scottish Rite
32º Freemason, Safari Club International, Member
Trophy Game Records, Member, International Rhett Syndrome Foundation
Contributor, American Welding Society, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Oil & Gas Workers Associations
The Five Star Plan
Reos Garage
E&L Tools
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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.
Neutral
That is between the person and the doctor at that time.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Extreme circumstances from medical emergencies, incest, and rape. However, these are all a case by case issue.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
That violates their 1st amendment right.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Very little, in case harm is caused to humans, or animals.
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.
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.
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.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
As a nation we can do very little because there will always be a subsection of the Islam faith that will have radical beliefs, and will act upon those beliefs. If anything reach out to the non-radical Islamic leaders to teach and preach that the world as a whole is great, and that we can live in peace and harmony.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There is absolutely NO circumstances should vaccinations be required.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Abolish the IRS, and replace with the FAIRtax.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that can pass our immigration policies.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
If a officer violates the constitutional rights of individuals, and over steps their boundaries of authority they should be held accountable for their actions just like all others in the position of authority.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Our police departments need more funding.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE, ALL GUN LAWS ARE INFRINGEMENTS TO OUR 2ND AMENDMENT. The 2nd amendment “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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
I am a Constitutional Conservative, the constitution will always come first to me. I believe the constitution should always come first regardless of party affiliation.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://youtu.be/-Egy2S_qRU0 https://youtu.be/e60zSHBVros https://youtu.be/vyYuxERHBVw
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 am a Oil & Gas worker, and I will be working tirelessly to protect our Oil & Gas jobs, and making us Energy Independent again! I will also be working on abolishing government organizations that micromanage the American people. My priorities will be on the securing the border, deregulating gun laws that are a clear violation to our 2nd amendment, passing H.R. 25 the Fairtax plan, and ensuring that all politicians are held to the same standard as the American citizens.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is morally wrong to be taught in our school as well as it is wrong to be taught period in our society.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and I believe in our God given and constitutional rights. I believe everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Ensuring that each voter has a picture ID that is being verified to their voter ID number, Audit every election from Local to Federal.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should not be paid period, we understand slavery was wrong. However, no one born in the USA was a slave nor a slave owner, so there is no need to even be discussing reparations.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, because everyone has the same opportunity in the United States. A real threat is ANTIFA, and they need to be classified as a domestic terrorist organization.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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