Jeremy Whittum

Republican | Michigan

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jeremy Whittum


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 76


Incumbent

No


Links

Jeremy Whittum websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant MI, Masters, 2009

Northwood University, Midland MI, Bachlors, 2003

Lansing Community College, Lansing, Associates, 1999

WORK & MILITARY

Army/MI National Guard, SPC, 21

AFFILIATIONS

Eaton County Pallative Care, Board Member, VFW Adams-Rocky Post Springport MI

First Trustee, Eaton County United Way, Treasure

Grand Army of the Republic Museum, Voulnteer, City of Eaton Rapids Planning Commission

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Chairman of the Board Eaton County Board of Commissioners, 2021-Present

Eaton County Commissioner District 14, 2010-2016

Hamlin Township Supervisor, 1992-1996

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

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)

*Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

*Detroit Regional Chamber PAC

OTHER (1)

Michigan Health Choice Alliance

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Associated Builders and Contractors

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Deb Shaughnessy (2012)

Rick Jones (2006)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, rape, incest or if the baby will be still born

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


ECONOMY

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

Property tax should be eliminated

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

Foreign Aid

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?

Secure the Borders

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.

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 are working to have a better life. No criminals. Do not come to the United States for a Government handout


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.

Neutral

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Disagree

Who a person marries is not the business of the goverment

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Catholic


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo ID. If a person has not voted in two consecutive Presidential elections the person should be removed from the voter roll.


EQUALITY

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

No. The strength of our American Flag is woven with diversity.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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?

Provide national defense, deliver mail, a provide legal structure for individuals to have legal protections. Regulate interstate trade and provide minimal framework for business to operate

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).

eatoncounty,org the minutest of all my votes are public 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?

Part-time legislature Leave people alone Protect Religious Freedom Get out of the way of business


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Agree

Qualified immunity is granted until action is taken to jeopardize qualified immunity.

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

Disagree

Police Departments and Sheriff Departments do not have funding levels to be redirected.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

None

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

Disagree

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