Khalid Jeffrey Jafri

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Khalid Jeffrey Jafri


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 9


Incumbent

No


Links

Khalid Jeffrey Jafri websites
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EDUCATION

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, BSEE Electrical Engineering, 1968

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Central Committee, Elected member 2012, State of California

Professional Engineer in California Government, CA. State Assembly, Certificate of Nomination 2012

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Member Republican Central Committee, 2012

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Assembly Dist 13, 2012

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Tori Salazar, San Joaquin District Attorney (Rtd.)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2021)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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?

Rape or life of women is in danger

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?

Government should not fund abortion


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Reduce taxes

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Church should not interfere in running of state business or affairs

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

During epidemic such as Covid-19, Flu or other such diseases

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.

A-Health Care for all for basic diseases as is the case in Canada and should be funded by Government


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.

D- United States should stay of foreign conflicts and concentrate on its economic policies such as homeless, immigration, unemployment and crime and gun violence

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Spend more money on research and development on developing technology to compete with the world

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

To keep balance of Power in Middle East

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Our new generation is not interested in unnecessary wars around the world, and who are serving around the world wants to get out of it after watching horrible conditions of humanity during the service


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

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

Highly educated people who can benefit US in research and technology


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree

US department of education should stay to make sure even standard of education in all states


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.

Strongly Agree

Family comprises father, mother and children, no authority in the world could change this normal and natural behavior

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs are to be honest, sincere, respectful, helpful and have strong family values


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

Vote by mail will be difficult if photo ID is required

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Agree

Election results should be on direct ballot casting results


EQUALITY

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

Neutral

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.

Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear energy


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?

Moderate

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To serve the people

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Never

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Never


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Neutral


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Combat guns should not fall in the hands of the criminals, more background checks before issuing permits

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