Bethsaida (Betsy) Johnson
Republican | Montana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bethsaida (Betsy) Johnson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Representative, Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Art Institute of San Diego, San Diego, Bachelor of Science, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Montanans for Limited Government
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It needs to be simplified and reduced.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
All deparments need scrutiny.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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?
Montana citizens have the right to assemble. There should be no circumstance in which the government should be involved in making this type of decision.
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. Unemployment is not available indefinitely and therefore taxpayer-funded healthcare should not be available indefinitely. Funding for treatable conditions and health issues should be contingent on one's proactive steps to improve one's own health.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No entity should be involved in making decisions about our own health and our own bodies. This is the family's decision and theirs alone.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The wall must be finished.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only immigrants who enter the U.S. legally should be allowed into our country.
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.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
Choose not to answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
As a minority, I completely disagree with CRT. I do not believe the U.S. is fundamentally racist.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. The division caused by racism is overblown by the media. Everyday people in day to day life do not see division, do not see race.
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. Because regulatory capture and industry-funded studies have been proven too biased to trust for something as unpredictable as the environment.
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?
To protect life, liberty, and property of its citizens.
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).
Did not answer
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?
“There are people who talk about what needs to change and then there’s people that actually do things to create change. The haters are always the ones just talking.” - Kyle Sefcik, an average American and candidate for governor of Maryland I graduated with Honors acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation. And after a few years working in film and video games, I realized that raising a family was more important to me than following a dream career. As a first generation Mexican-American, I understand the importance of hard work and discipline. My goal is to teach the same to my children. This includes the idea that they can create change for the better just like every American citizen can. Everyone has something important to say, and I am here to listen. I take this role seriously and plan to wisely make legislative decisions based on the needs of my constituents. I am here to serve them, the people. I am here to uphold the Constitution and represent you. Thank you for your consideration.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Felons convicted of violent crimes should be restricted from owning a gun.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
