James Sloan
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James Sloan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Nashville General Hospital/Meharry College, Nashville, Graduated 2016.
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Franklin Rotary Club, Volunteer
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?
Never
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?
None that I am aware of; however, my goal would be to see how we can lower taxes if at all possible from what we have on the books.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
If regarding the US spending, I would have to say stop sending tax money from the people over seas is a big issue with me and the many I have personally talked to.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
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?
No circumstances under our constitution permits the 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
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Keep it the way it was prior to Covid-19. Only tested/tried and vaccines to be required. Not rushed vaccines under 5 years of research to support them being effective or good for people.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
Prior to Covid-19 everything was squared away on this issue. During 2020 the mandates were way out of line (illegal). Also, no vaccine that is rushed to market should be required for any age group without adequate supporting data that it is safe".
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Border security
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
The United States should do everything within its power to keep foreign threats at bay".
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?
Immigrants that can prove self sustainability in their home country and can complete the requirements of what the US to pass an entrance test.
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
I believe all who seek to be a citizen in America are welcome as long any immigrant applying for citizenship goes through the legal process(es) stated by our countries law".
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.
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 man of God and if it is not of his teachings I will not go against his word.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Tennessee has great laws for election integrity and the government needs to look at them for ways to implement some at the federal level
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
Tennessee has great election integrity laws. The Government should take notes and implement some of Tennessee nationwide".
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
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.
Neutral
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
I’m in support of abstaining oil and natural gas resources so long as no community is or human life is affected negatively".
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
A middle man
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "Government’s basic functions are to provide leadership, maintain order, provide public services, provide protection/security, provide economic security, and economic assistance; however, not by stealing money from social security or sending our money over seas for reasons unsubstantiated".
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
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
A constitutional Conservative Republican".
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
N/A
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "
I have never been accused or convicted of any such actions, and any one that follows through on such crimes should be rightfully tried in court".
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
N/A
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "I am a long-time citizen of Williamson County, TN. I am a product of the Williamson County school system, graduated from Page High School. I obtained my college and professional career training in middle Tennessee. My long family line is comprised of farmers, entrepreneurs, first responders and Healthcare professionals. My legislative priorities carry a conservative initiative to keep taxes low, increase small business growth and keep Tennessee conservative in values. I love the outdoors and there is no better place or state to call home other than the great State of Tennessee that offers so much"!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "Over the years the views from many citizens have become negative towards police because of bad apples within police departments across the nation. We should not let these few bad apples taint our view of the badge and why so many men and women still apply to protect us every day. I support Qualified Immunity".
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?
None
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "The 2nd Amendment is clear: “THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED”. We restrict felons from legally being able to obtain a guns, One option could be to restrict juveniles that have, improperly used a weapon in a crime or that has be clinically deemed mentally unfit to operate o firearm, from acquiring a gun. This would be accomplished by keeping their juvenile records unsealed so that a background check can keep them from obtaining one in the future".
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
