Jason Rich
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jason Rich
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 71
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of North Alabama, Florence, B.S., 1998
Nashville School of Law, Nashville, J.D., 2011
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Vice President, Wayne County Helping Hands
Board Member, Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Authority, Appointee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Wayne County Commission, 1998-2002
Wayne County Mayor, 2006-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ron Gant, Tennessee State Representative
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am not in favor of abortion under any circumstance.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am not in favor of abortion under any circumstance.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am not in favor of abortion under any circumstance.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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?
It should be made as simple, and less burdensome as possible for working Americans.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be made as simple, and less burdensome as possible for working Americans.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
It should be made as simple, and less burdensome as possible for working Americans.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I am unable to answer this question at the moment.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I am unable to answer this question at the moment.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I am unable to answer this question at the moment.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
When programs such as the Tennessee Lottery are in place to help fund college for students I am in favor of that spending. I do not believe taxpayer dollars should be used to fund higher education.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
When programs such as the Tennessee Lottery are in place to help fund college for students I am in favor of that spending. I do not believe taxpayer dollars should be used to fund higher education.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
When programs such as the Tennessee Lottery are in place to help fund college for students I am in favor of that spending. I do not believe taxpayer dollars should be used to fund higher education.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
No circumstance should allow government to close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstance should allow government to close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
No circumstance should allow government to close churches.
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. I realize we have a huge battle on our hands trying to figure out this issue, but I do not feel government funded insurance has been successful in this country and has not provided Americans the relief that was promised.
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. I realize we have a huge battle on our hands trying to figure out this issue, but I do not feel government funded insurance has been successful in this country and has not provided Americans the relief that was promised.
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. I realize we have a huge battle on our hands trying to figure out this issue, but I do not feel government funded insurance has been successful in this country and has not provided Americans the relief that was promised.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Every citizen should have their own say in any vaccinations, every time.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Every citizen should have their own say in any vaccinations, every time.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Every citizen should have their own say in any vaccinations, every time.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question
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
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question
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
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question.
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
I do not feel adequately prepared to answer this question.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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?
Anyone, as long as they follow the process that has been established to do it legally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, as long as they follow the process that has been established to do it legally.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, as long as they follow the process that has been established to do it legally.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Every parent should have a say in their child's education.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Every parent should have a say in their child's education.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Every parent should have a say in their child's education.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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 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
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 am a Christian. I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and he died for our sins. I have attended church since I was born and I have instilled the importance of Christian values to my three sons. My wife and I are Sunday School teachers at our church. We are conservatives who live and work in rural America. We are grounded in faith, family and conservative values.
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 am a Christian. I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and he died for our sins. I have attended church since I was born and I have instilled the importance of Christian values to my three sons. My wife and I are Sunday School teachers at our church. We are conservatives who live and work in rural America. We are grounded in faith, family and conservative values.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I believe Jesus Christ is the son of God and he died for our sins. I have attended church since I was born and I have instilled the importance of Christian values to my three sons. My wife and I are Sunday School teachers at our church. We are conservatives who live and work in rural America. We are grounded in faith, family and conservative values.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would support any legislation requiring photo I.D. for voting purposes. Tennessee has a very adequate system in place, elections always seem to work smoothly in our state.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would support any legislation requiring photo I.D. for voting purposes. Tennessee has a very adequate system in place, elections always seem to work smoothly in our state.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would support any legislation requiring photo I.D. for voting purposes. Tennessee has a very adequate system in place, elections always seem to work smoothly in our state.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not see this as a domestic security threat, especially in my district.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not see this as a domestic security threat, especially in my district.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not see this as a domestic security threat, especially in my district.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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 Disagree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
In my experience, Government is there to serve constituents, sometimes to help keep them safe. Certainly Government is to stay out of the way and keep it simple when it comes to regulation and taxation. Individual legislators should make it a priority to assist their constituents with every means available to them.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
In my experience, Government is there to serve constituents, sometimes to help keep them safe. Certainly Government is to stay out of the way and keep it simple when it comes to regulation and taxation. Individual legislators should make it a priority to assist their constituents with every means available to them.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
In my experience, Government is there to serve constituents, sometimes to help keep them safe. Certainly Government is to stay out of the way and keep it simple when it comes to regulation and taxation. Individual legislators should make it a priority to assist their constituents with every means available to them.
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
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
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).
The Columbia Daily Herald ran my campaign announcement and I can also provide a copy of my voting record where I have voted republican in every primary since 1994.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The Columbia Daily Herald ran my campaign announcement and I can also provide a copy of my voting record where I have voted republican in every primary since 1994.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
The Columbia Daily Herald ran my campaign announcement and I can also provide a copy of my voting record where I have voted republican in every primary since 1994.
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 a 7th generation Wayne Countian. My wife and I have been married 18 years and have three sons. We own an independent insurance agency, have long term and short term rentals and have been involved in our church and community all of our lives. We are conservative Christians who live simple, rural lives.
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 a 7th generation Wayne Countian. My wife and I have been married 18 years and have three sons. We own an independent insurance agency, have long term and short term rentals and have been involved in our church and community all of our lives. We are conservative Christians who live simple, rural lives.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a 7th generation Wayne Countian. My wife and I have been married 18 years and have three sons. We own an independent insurance agency, have long term and short term rentals and have been involved in our church and community all of our lives. We are conservative Christians who live simple, rural lives.
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
The key words for me are 'consistent with departmental policy'. I do believe that sometimes officers become bad actors and any bad actor should be punished. But an officer acting within the scope and authority of their training and department policy should me immune.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
The key words for me are 'consistent with departmental policy'. I do believe that sometimes officers become bad actors and any bad actor should be punished. But an officer acting within the scope and authority of their training and department policy should me immune.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
While I do believe we should fund mental health programs, I do not feel stripping the funds from our police departments would be the proper approach.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
The key words for me are 'consistent with departmental policy'. I do believe that sometimes officers become bad actors and any bad actor should be punished. But an officer acting within the scope and authority of their training and department policy should me immune.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
While I do believe we should fund mental health programs, I do not feel stripping the funds from our police departments would be the proper approach.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
While I do believe we should fund mental health programs, I do not feel stripping the funds from our police departments would be the proper approach.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I do not believe the founders intended there to be restrictions on gun ownership.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. I do not believe the founders intended there to be restrictions on gun ownership.
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. I do not believe the founders intended there to be restrictions on gun ownership.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
