
Jonathan Mitchell
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jonathan Mitchell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.36
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Splendora high school, Splendora, Diploma, 2010
Houston Community College, Houston, Petroleum Engineering, 2026
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
AMPP formerly known as NACE, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE District 8, 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
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?
Up to the heart beat, or for rape and incest reasons.
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?
No, I believe this is a state issue. The people need to vote on whether they want their state to allow abortions.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
This is clear violation of the 1st amendment.
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 Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It’s extremely important, Israel is surrounded by countries that want to end the Jewish people. With the United States on their side they have the support they need to fight.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Horrible leadership, and the teaching that being patriotic is now a bad thing to the younger generations.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There is no reason for this to be allowed, the American citizens are protected under the 14th Amendment.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Eliminate all tax revenues and replace with the FairTax Act, which will have a sales taxes on newly bought items. This will allow American citizens will keep their full income, and it will abolish the IRS.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
As of right now the Biden administration is in clear violation of our constitution on securing our southern border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that can pass our back ground checks. However, we need to have a temporary ban/hold on our immigration. We need to let immigrants that can provide to society as in doctors, nurses, first responders etc.
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.
Strongly Agree
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?
None, every gun law is an infringement upon our 2nd amendment.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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 constitutionalist first, then follows my conservative values.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect its citizens rights to life, liberty, and 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.
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.
Neutral
What 2 consenting adults do is between them and god, no government has the right to intervene. However, if a church, or an ordain minister does not want to take part in the union then they are protected under the 1st Amendment.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Once elected one of the bills I plan to introduce to the house is to classify pedophile as a federal crime once convicted, and with a minimum sentence of 25 to life in a federal penitentiary. They will also not be giving any special treatment, and must serve in general population.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Natural gas
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