Jake McCalmon
Republican | Tennessee
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
Jake McCalmon
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Brandman University, Irvine, CA, BS in Business Admin, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Williamson County GOP, Member, Franklin Noon Rotary
Member, NRA, Lifetime member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Patriot Parents
OTHER (3)
Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters
Roger Anderson
Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association (TPFAA)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Rogers Anderson, Mayor of Williamson County
Mark Green, US Congress TN-D7
Dusty Rhoades, Sheriff of Williamson County
NFIB
TN Professional Firefighters Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Donald Trump (2019)
Elisa Martinez (2020)
Marsha Blackburn (2018)
Trump Victory (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother or other.
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?
From a federal standpoint, I do not believe the current system is fair or managed well. A progressive tax is punitive to economic producers. I’ve often felt we’d be better with a consumption tax, or a flat tax. At the State level, while we pay no state income tax, businesses are hit with an antiquated F&E tax. I’d like to see something done about it.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
TN is required to have a balanced budget. That being said, I am a strong proponent of being a good steward with the tax-payer dollars. I’d want to keep an eye on all spending to make sure it was truly a good use of tax dollars, and not funding a pet project.
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.
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?
I do not feel the government should require/mandate vaccinations, nor should schools. I do feel that a private employer, should have the liberty to run their business as they see fit. If a private business requires a vaccination, that’s their prerogative, as is the employers choice to maintain or end their employment. Just as I don’t want the government telling private individuals what to put in their body, I don’t want the government telling folks how to run their business.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I feel the primary obligations of the federal government are maintaining a strong military, a strong economy, and a strong border. A strong military and a strong border are key to protect us from any threat, be it from Islamic terrorism or laced drugs coming across the border.
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?
People who go through the process we have in place, and people who will contribute to our economy, not be a drain on it.
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
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
It’s the antithesis of what Martin Luther King Jr. fought and died for. CRT has no place in our educational systems… at any level.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian, son of a retired pastor. My wife and I attend church in Franklin. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, and that the only way to earn salvation is through accepting his sacrifice on the cross.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I am fairly happy with the voting practices in the State of Tennessee. We don’t use drop boxes, photo ID is required, and mail-in ballots are heavily regulated.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe the narrative that the US is fundamentally racist is a far greater through to our security. It creates division within us and turns friend against each other.
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.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To listen to the people. We are a government for the people, by the people.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.williamsonhomepage.com/franklin/johnson-anderson-mccalmon-all-speak-to-victories-at-election-night-watch-party/article_1da16c70-147a-11ed-99dd-df8658c06101.html https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/mccalmon-announces-run-for-state-house-district-63-seat/article_c98e2044-8ed5-11ec-9e42-e39ce0dd4a7e.html
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 running to represent the constituents of the TN House District 63. You are my shareholders. I hope to represent you in a manner you’re proud of.
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?
The only restrictions I feel are fair, are the prohibiting of mentally I’ll and convicted violent criminals from owning a firearm. Law abiding citizens should not be denied their right to have and carry firearms.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
