John Wetzel

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I do not believe taxpayer dollars should directly or indirectly fund abortion providers or abortion procedures. I support directing public healthcare funding toward community health centers and organizations that provide broader medical services without performing abortions. I believe many taxpayers have deeply held moral and religious objections to abortion, and public policy should respect those concerns while continuing to support access to essential healthcare services for women & families.

I am pro-life and believe unborn life deserves legal protection. At the same time, I recognize there are difficult and tragic situations that require compassion and careful consideration. I support allowing exceptions in cases involving a serious threat to the life of the mother. I believe policy should seek to protect both human life and the health and safety of women while encouraging alternatives such as adoption, support services, and resources for mothers and families.

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I believe human life is inherently valuable and deserves legal protection and dignity from conception until natural death. I support policies that protect unborn children while also supporting mothers, families, adoption services, healthcare access, and resources that help both women and children thrive.

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I believe human embryos represent developing human life and should be treated with dignity and respect. I do not support the purposeful destruction of embryos created through artificial reproductive methods, and I believe ethical standards and protections should be part of how these technologies are used.

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I support enforcing laws as written and believe Congress and the courts have a responsibility to clarify and determine how federal statutes such as the Comstock Act apply in modern contexts.

I support a balanced approach to minimum wage policy that protects workers while also recognizing the realities faced by small businesses, family-owned operations, and local employers.

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As a business owner, I believe strongly in cutting taxes, lowering regulations, and getting the government out our lives. Renting is never as good as owning.

-Full Transparency & Independent Audits of State Spending -Freeze Bureaucratic Expansion & Reduce Administrative Bloat -Performance-Based Budgeting -Crack Down on Fraud, Abuse, and Improper Payments -Prioritize Infrastructure, Public Safety, and Essential Services Over Political Spending (like fixing the roads)

To me, “separation of church and state” means the government should not establish or control a religion, and individuals should be free to practice their faith without government interference. The principle was intended to protect religious liberty — not to remove faith or religious values from public life. Our country was founded on freedoms that allow people to openly live out their beliefs, speak about them publicly, and participate in civic life regardless of religion.

Strongly Disagree

believe there should be reasonable protections for sincerely held religious and moral beliefs, particularly when the service involves compelled speech, artistic expression, or direct participation in something that violates a person’s conscience. At the same time, I support treating all people respectfully and ensuring there are practical ways for consumers to access services without discrimination or hostility.

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. I believe government should maintain a safety net for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those truly in need, while preserving a strong private healthcare market that promotes competition, innovation, and patient choice. Expanding government-run healthcare too broadly risks increasing costs, reducing quality, limiting provider access, and creating greater federal and state dependency.

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While public health agencies may need limited, anonymized health data for research, disease tracking, and emergency preparedness, I do not support the government maintaining broad personal databases of citizens’ ongoing medical conditions for economic monitoring purposes. Protecting medical privacy and individual liberty is important, and sensitive health information should be handled with strict safeguards and limited government intrusion.

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believe the Chinese Communist Party poses significant strategic threats to the United States in multiple areas, including military expansion, cyberattacks, intellectual property theft, supply chain dependence, and economic influence. America must strengthen domestic manufacturing, protect critical infrastructure and technology, defend against cyber threats, and reduce reliance on adversarial nations for essential goods and resources.

Yes. I believe the United States’ relationship with Israel is important because Israel is one of America’s strongest democratic allies in the Middle East and a key strategic partner in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism, military cooperation, and regional stability. The alliance also reflects shared values including democracy, individual liberty, religious freedom, and the rule of law. A strong relationship with Israel helps support stability in a volatile region and strengthens America.

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People need to come to our country legally, so to have a city status that protects this is simply illegal.

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I support returning greater control of education to states, local communities, parents, and school districts rather than relying on increasing federal control from Washington. Education decisions are often best made closest to the students, families, and teachers they directly affect. I believe reducing the role of the U.S. Department of Education can help decrease bureaucracy, unfunded mandates, and one-size-fits-all policies while allowing states to pursue solutions that better reflect them.

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I believe foreign governments, particularly adversarial nations, should not have influence over American education through direct funding arrangements, partnerships, or programs that could shape curriculum, research priorities, or political influence. America’s education system should remain independent, transparent, and accountable to American students, parents, and taxpayers.

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I believe parents have the fundamental right and primary responsibility to direct the upbringing, education, and healthcare decisions of their children. Government and schools should work in partnership with parents — not replace them. Parents deserve transparency, involvement, and a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their child’s education, health, and overall well-being.I support policies that strengthen parental rights while ensuring children are protected/receive a quality education.

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I believe children experiencing gender dysphoria deserve compassion, counseling, and support, and I also believe parents should be closely involved in major decisions affecting a child’s development and long-term health.

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I believe marriage is a sacred institution traditionally defined as the union of one man and one woman, rooted in religious faith, family structure, and longstanding cultural values. I also believe individuals and religious organizations should be free to uphold and express those beliefs without government coercion or discrimination.

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Disagree. I do not support broad expansion of gambling in Michigan. While gaming can generate revenue, expanded gambling also brings concerns involving addiction, financial hardship, impacts on families, and pressure on local communities. I believe state government should be cautious about becoming increasingly dependent on gambling revenue as a long-term economic strategy. Any gaming policy should prioritize responsible regulation, consumer protections, and the overall well-being of Michigan.

My faith and values are grounded in Christianity and the belief that every person has inherent worth and dignity. I believe in personal responsibility, service to others, integrity, compassion, and the importance of strong families and communities. My faith influences how I approach leadership, encouraging humility, accountability, respect for others, and a commitment to doing what is right even when it is difficult.

Strongly Disagree

Proof of citizenship is a must.

Strongly Disagree

I do not support reparations based solely on race. I believe government policies should focus on equal opportunity, economic growth, strong education, safe communities, and helping all Americans succeed regardless of race or background. America should continue working to ensure fairness and equal treatment under the law while promoting unity rather than policies that divide people by race.

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Agree. I believe women’s sports and private women’s spaces should be protected on the basis of biological sex to preserve fairness, safety, and privacy. This includes athletic competition, locker rooms, shelters, and other sex-specific spaces where those concerns are significant.

Strongly Disagree

I believe environmental stewardship and conservation are important responsibilities, but I do not support alarmist policies that dramatically expand government control, raise energy prices, or weaken American industry and energy independence.I support practical, science-based solutions that encourage innovation, cleaner technology, responsible energy production, conservation, and infrastructure improvements without placing excessive burdens on families, farmers, small businesses, or manunufactur

I believe environmental stewardship is important, and we should continue pursuing practical, science-based conservation. However, I do not support extreme policies that dramatically increase energy costs, weaken American manufacturing, and hurt us.

Conservative

Overall, my views would best be described as conservative, with a strong emphasis on constitutional principles, limited government, individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, religious freedom, strong families, public safety, and American sovereignty. I believe government functions best when it is accountable, efficient, and focused on protecting the rights and freedoms of its citizens while allowing individuals, families, communities, and businesses to thrive.

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The primary goals of the criminal justice system should be protecting public safety, delivering equal justice under the law, holding offenders accountable, and supporting the rights of victims. I believe the system should prioritize reducing violent crime, enforcing laws consistently, and ensuring communities remain safe.

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I believe government has a legitimate responsibility to help protect children from online sexual exploitation, human trafficking, predatory behavior, and harmful content. Technology companies and online platforms should also be held accountable for maintaining strong safeguards, reporting illegal activity, and cooperating with law enforcement when crimes against children occur.

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I believe the United States should be governed exclusively by the U.S. Constitution, federal law, and state law — not by foreign legal systems or religious codes. American courts and public institutions must remain grounded in constitutional principles, individual rights, and equal protection under the law.

I strongly support the Second Amendment and the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms for self-defense, hunting, sport shooting, and protection of their families. At the same time, I believe there should be enforcement of existing laws designed to keep firearms out of the hands of violent criminals, domestic abusers, and individuals who pose a legitimate danger to others. However, I do not believe ‘red flag’ laws, as they are written, are constitutional.