Mike Jacobson

Non-Partisan | Nebraska

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

Mike Jacobson


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

Member of the Legislature, Dist. 42


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mike Jacobson websitesMike Jacobson phones Facebook

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, B.S. Economics/Education, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Ag Builders of Nebraska, President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

North Platte Airport Authority, 2005-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Nebraska Right to Life

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

NFIB

Nebraska Right to Life

Nebraskans Embracing LIfe

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

Adrian Smith (2018)

Deb Fischer (2013)

Don Bacon (2020)

Doug Peterson (2014)

Jeff Fortenberry (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Party affiliation: Republican

Nebraska Voter Guide

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

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.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Make Trump tax changes permanent. Raise threshold for estate tax exemption to allow small business, farmers and ranchers to keep their businesses in the family.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Foreign aid. Limit entitlements. Add work requirements to any entitlements for working age recipients who are able to work.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None


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?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Enforce existing laws

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


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone must immigrate legally


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.

Conservative Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Require photo ID, paper ballot backup record, limit early voting time frame, no ballot harvesting, must apply for early ballot.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Many factors contribute to domestic security beginning with enforcement of existing laws and strong prosecution.

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?

To promote efficiency, rule of law and order within the country to ensure things are well organized and working as expected within the state.

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).

Legislative voting record

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 have no interest in running for any other offices. I have a proven track record of promoting growth and have a strong understanding of business and the issues facing District 42 and the State of Nebraska. I am at a point in my career that I can commit the time to and energy to getting the job done.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Current laws are more than sufficient. Limiting Constitutional Rights is slippery slope.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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