John Lordsal Minnella
Republican | California
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
John Lordsal Minnella
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA, Juris Doctor, 1976
National Autonomus University of Nicaragua, Managua, Nicaragua, Lic. en Der., 1993
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, NJ, Bachelor of Arts, 1970
California American Legion College, San Diego, CA, grad. certificate, 2018
Institute for Conflict Management/St. Vincent de Paul Soc., Santa Ana, CA, Mediator Cert., 2005
WORK & MILITARY
US Army National Guard, NCO, 1964-70
American Legion, Commander: Calif. District 29, 2021-now
American Legion, Commander: Calif. Post 132, 2019-20
United Mexican American Veterans Association, member, 2015-now
Association of the US Army, member, 2016-now
City of Wasilla, Alaska, Administrative Hearing Officer, 2010-12
JL Minnella & Associates, Consultant/Owner, 1980-now
ILA Polytechnic Institute, CEO & Dean, 1989-99
Minnella Romano y Asociados, Attorney (foreign licensed), 1993-now
American Veterans United, Member, 2022-now
AFFILIATIONS
Residents Association of Greater Lake Mathews, Inc., President, St. James the Less Roman Catholic ChurchC
Finance Committee Member, Knights of Columbus, Third Degree Knight
California Republican Party, 39th Congressional District Candidate: 2022, Bar of Attorneys of Nicaragua
Attorney Member, International Bar Association, Attorney Member
National Republican Lawyers Assocation, Attorney Member, California Rifle and Pistol Association
member, National Rifle Association, member
Congress on Racial Equality, former member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Youth Commissioner, City of Fullerton, CA, 1976-79
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Trustee, South Orange County Community College District, 2000
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff
Michael Hestrin, Riverside County District Attorney
Gilbert Thad. Gembacz, Attorney; US Immigration Judge (retired) & US Army Special Forces Colonel (retired)
Rudolph Valadez, US Immigration Service Western Regional Commissioner (former); FBI Executive (retired); Law Professor; Author
Steve Vargas, Candidate: Orange County Supervisor; former Mayor: Brea, CA; US Naval Officer
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Very, very few.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Very, very few.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simplification.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Simplification.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Mutual respect, cooperation and support.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Mutual respect, cooperation and support.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Where mandated by actual law.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Where mandated by actual law.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
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.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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
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.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Support moderate Muslim governments like the United Arab Emirates. Support moderate Muslim reform movements.
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Support moderate Muslim governments like the United Arab Emirates. Support moderate Muslim reform movements.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
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?
I support the present priority system with expansion of numbers, especially for non-priority individuals.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support the present priority system with expansion of numbers, especially for non-priority individuals.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Traditional Judeo-Christian values and beliefs.
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.
Traditional Judeo-Christian values and beliefs.
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 voter ID to vote. Single voting day with very limited absentee voting (military; disabled. Paper ballots and hand counting only/no computerization.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Require voter ID to vote. Single voting day with very limited absentee voting (military; disabled. Paper ballots and hand counting only/no computerization.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe our nation is way beyond any significant racism and that the continued promotion of this subject merely encourages our division rather than promoting our unity.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe our nation is way beyond any significant racism and that the continued promotion of this subject merely encourages our division rather than promoting our unity.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Campaign Facebook page.
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
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Guiding Principles: Articulate Concisely Republican principles Advocate for New “Contract with America” Follow County Republican Party positions One Nation/One People Oppose Wokism/Division of Society by Race/Class Warfare Emphasize Reality vs. Virtue Signaling Recognize Only One Human Family Base Actions on Merit & Quality of Personal Character Promote & Defend Traditional Judeo-Christian Values Advocate for Right to Life: Ban All Live-birth Abortions Have States Determine Fetus Viability Stress Family Preservation Defend US Constitution Support the “Common Man” & “Fly-Over Country”/Oppose Elitism Legislation: Push for New Contract with America for First Day of Republican House Support Limited Government Oppose All Unnecessary/”Pork” Spending Advocate for Voter Photo Identification Oppose National Voting System/Support State Voting Rights Reform & Simplify Government/Eliminate Waste Advocate for National Debt Reduction & Balanced Budget Terminate Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood Economy: Fight Inflation Advance Middle Class Advocate for Pro-Growth Tax Code Continue Economic Growth & Employment Opportunities of Prior Administration Senior Citizens Preserve & Protect from Inflation & Social Security Benefits Discourage Manufacturing & Imports from China, especially of prescription Drugs Encourage USA Manufacture Education: Advocate for Appreciation of Western Civilization & American System of Government Oppose Critical Race Theory in Schools and Dept. of Education Advocate for Parental Control of Education; Support Parents Advocate for School Choice/Voucher System End Child Abuse Required Masking of Children in Schools First Amendment: Oppose Cancel Culture Efforts Defend First Amendment Second Amendment: Support Constitutional Right to Bear Arms Uphold Right of Natural Self-Defense Crime & Law Enforcement: Strong Support Local Law Enforcement including Funding Oppose Nationalization of Police Urge Consistent & Non-Partisan Prosecution of Violent Criminals Work to Remove “Woke” Prosecutors Oppose Partisan Use of FBI & US Justice Dept. Support Presumption of Innocence of Local Law Enforcement Officers Honor, Respect & Protect Law Enforcement Profession & Work Work for Greater Appreciation for Crime Victims Foreign Policy/National Defense: Advocate for America First Policies Oppose Dangerous International Agreements not to USA Benefit Advocate for Increased Spending for Armed Forces Ensure Peace Through Strength/Project Power Defend the Homeland Support Israel Immigration: Close Southern Border to Illegal Entry Complete Southern Border Wall & Increase Border Security Deport Violent Criminal Aliens After First Completion of their USA Sentence Bar Deportation of Non-Violent Honorably Discharged Veterans Refine “Violent Crime” Definition to not include Minor Incidents Support & Defend Border Patrol Officers Health Care: Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs Advocate for Improved Coverage & Affordability, Including Dental Expedite FDA Reform & Drug Approval Process Work to Legalize all Prescription Drug Imports From Mexico & Canada Advocate for Protection of Constitutional Rights from Public Health Edicts Restore Patient Control of Healthcare; Oppose Government Monopolization End COVID Theater Better Allocate Homeless Funding Programs from Overpriced “Housing” to Mental Health Facilities Veterans & Armed Forces Personnel: Stop Political Purge of Armed Forces Advocate for Improved VA Care Expand VA Health Care, Education & Other Benefits to Honorably Discharged National Guard Vets Honor, Respect & Promote Military Service Ensure that Combat Disabled Veteran Receive Substantial Disability Help Energy: Make and Keep America Energy Self-Sufficient Again Advocate for Emergency, Priority Power Grid Protection from EMP Attacks Restore Prior Administration Energy Production/Drilling Programs Stop Democrats’ War on Fossil Fuel & on Oil & Gas Producers
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Campaign Facebook page.
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?
Guiding Principles: Articulate Concisely Republican principles Advocate for New “Contract with America” Follow County Republican Party positions One Nation/One People Oppose Wokism/Division of Society by Race/Class Warfare Emphasize Reality vs. Virtue Signaling Recognize Only One Human Family Base Actions on Merit & Quality of Personal Character Promote & Defend Traditional Judeo-Christian Values Advocate for Right to Life: Ban All Live-birth Abortions Have States Determine Fetus Viability Stress Family Preservation Defend US Constitution Support the “Common Man” & “Fly-Over Country”/Oppose Elitism Legislation: Push for New Contract with America for First Day of Republican House Support Limited Government Oppose All Unnecessary/”Pork” Spending Advocate for Voter Photo Identification Oppose National Voting System/Support State Voting Rights Reform & Simplify Government/Eliminate Waste Advocate for National Debt Reduction & Balanced Budget Terminate Federal Funding of Planned Parenthood Economy: Fight Inflation Advance Middle Class Advocate for Pro-Growth Tax Code Continue Economic Growth & Employment Opportunities of Prior Administration Senior Citizens Preserve & Protect from Inflation & Social Security Benefits Discourage Manufacturing & Imports from China, especially of prescription Drugs Encourage USA Manufacture Education: Advocate for Appreciation of Western Civilization & American System of Government Oppose Critical Race Theory in Schools and Dept. of Education Advocate for Parental Control of Education; Support Parents Advocate for School Choice/Voucher System End Child Abuse Required Masking of Children in Schools First Amendment: Oppose Cancel Culture Efforts Defend First Amendment Second Amendment: Support Constitutional Right to Bear Arms Uphold Right of Natural Self-Defense Crime & Law Enforcement: Strong Support Local Law Enforcement including Funding Oppose Nationalization of Police Urge Consistent & Non-Partisan Prosecution of Violent Criminals Work to Remove “Woke” Prosecutors Oppose Partisan Use of FBI & US Justice Dept. Support Presumption of Innocence of Local Law Enforcement Officers Honor, Respect & Protect Law Enforcement Profession & Work Work for Greater Appreciation for Crime Victims Foreign Policy/National Defense: Advocate for America First Policies Oppose Dangerous International Agreements not to USA Benefit Advocate for Increased Spending for Armed Forces Ensure Peace Through Strength/Project Power Defend the Homeland Support Israel Immigration: Close Southern Border to Illegal Entry Complete Southern Border Wall & Increase Border Security Deport Violent Criminal Aliens After First Completion of their USA Sentence Bar Deportation of Non-Violent Honorably Discharged Veterans Refine “Violent Crime” Definition to not include Minor Incidents Support & Defend Border Patrol Officers Health Care: Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs Advocate for Improved Coverage & Affordability, Including Dental Expedite FDA Reform & Drug Approval Process Work to Legalize all Prescription Drug Imports From Mexico & Canada Advocate for Protection of Constitutional Rights from Public Health Edicts Restore Patient Control of Healthcare; Oppose Government Monopolization End COVID Theater Better Allocate Homeless Funding Programs from Overpriced “Housing” to Mental Health Facilities Veterans & Armed Forces Personnel: Stop Political Purge of Armed Forces Advocate for Improved VA Care Expand VA Health Care, Education & Other Benefits to Honorably Discharged National Guard Vets Honor, Respect & Promote Military Service Ensure that Combat Disabled Veteran Receive Substantial Disability Help Energy: Make and Keep America Energy Self-Sufficient Again Advocate for Emergency, Priority Power Grid Protection from EMP Attacks Restore Prior Administration Energy Production/Drilling Programs Stop Democrats’ War on Fossil Fuel & on Oil & Gas Producers
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Enforce existing laws. More restrictions only impede law-abiding gun owners.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. Enforce existing laws. More restrictions only impede law-abiding gun owners.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
