John Pretzer
Republican | North Dakota
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Pretzer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Minot State University, Minot, BS -History
University of Mary, Bismarck, MA -Education
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Scranton Volunteer Fire Department, volunteer firefighter, Church Board
Board member, Scranton Community Golf Course, Board member
WRSS board member/Chair/Bxecutive Board, Curriculum Coordinator Chair, RESP board member, SPICE Consortium Chair, NDASA board member, NDSOS board member, RESP Strategic Plan Chair, board member/chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe in the right to life
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?
Whenever possible we need to return money to the pockets of the people of North Dakota.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
No biennium will be the same when it comes to revenue, expenses and budget. These decisions would need to be made based on these factors
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
In North Dakota we do provide opportunities for state scholarships for higher education. Owning our own state bank, we do need to ensure our students are getting the best fixed interest rates possible. We also need to ensure tuition rates are affordable for students to invest in themselves.
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?
In America we have the Constitutional right to worship freely. Government needs to respect that.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs will be cost effective. Not only do I believe government should stay out of our lives as much as possible, but by government funded healthcare, prices would continue to spiral out of control.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
We have had vaccination laws pertaining to school attendance for many years. If a person or family has a philosophical or religions opposition, they can complete a form and state their opposition and be relieved of their obligation. Being an educator for many years, this rarely happens.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stay diligent with our homeland security and gain control of our 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.
Choose not to answer
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 should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. legally through the application process
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Ultimately it is the parent who is responsible for their child/ren education and the method they receive that education.
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.
Choose not to answer
This question is vague
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe we possess unalienable rights granted to us not by government but by the creator. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are costing jobs and hurt the economy. We are but one country on planet earth and we develop energy cleaner and more efficiently than anywhere else. We need to continue producing energy while maintaining these high standards.
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 provide for national security and provide a rule of law guided by the Constitution of the United States
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).
Did not answer
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 believe in fiscal responsibility while using our resources to better the lives of the people in North Dakota
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
We have the right to bear arms
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
