
James "Jim" Chaston
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
James "Jim" Chaston
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, Bachelor, 1994
Arizona State University, Tempe, Master, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Gila Bend Chamber of Commerce, Board, City of Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
Board, ASCPA AZ Dept of Revenue Liaison Committee, Committee Member
ASCPA IRS Liaison Committee, Committee Member, Boys & Girls Club Auxiliary Board
Board, Vita Schools of Innovation Board, Board
Maricopa Little League, Board, Boys Scouts of America
Troop Chairman, Merit Badge Counselor, Leader, Eagle Scout, Public Schools - Various, Volunteer - Dad
Monterey Point II HOA Board, Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Governing Board Maricopa Unified School District #20, 2004-2008
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Jeff Weninger
*Arizona Free Enterprise Club
*Patriot Parents
OTHER (7)
Greater Phoenix Chamber
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Arizona Police Association
Arizona Realtors
Arizona Technology Council
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Life of Mother or Baby
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.
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
A business is not a government and while government should provide services to all legal constituants, businesses and individuals should not be mandated to do so.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
when they a plotting or planning to harm people or state.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should do everything it can to eradicate terrorism against the United States and it citizens including military force when needed, sanctions, and any other means available.
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.
Neutral
I don't know enough about the situation, there are arguements on both sides.
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?
I dont believe that the government should mandate vaccinations, businesses should be allowed to require vaccinations, however they may lose quality candidates in doing so, but that should be their right and choice.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Change the tax code to be based on spending and consumption instead or earnings and income. Stop penalizing savings, I would like to see wealth growth and taxing savings prohibits that.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
administrative costs, A limited government will promote business and economy. Reduction of regulations that are overburdensome on growth.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
There are many other options for a persons success than just college. Trade Schools, Apprenticeships, work programs, etc.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Drug trafficking, human trafficking, sex trafficking are out of control currently and we need to secure our border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone that wants to make a better life and be a law abiding person should be allowed to immigrate to the United States.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
100%
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
While Police Officers should be given grace for the situations that they deal with everyday, they still must be accountable for their actions.
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?
I don't support restrictions to the 2nd Amendment
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Definitely Not, A victim of a drunk driver, should likewise not be able to sue the liquor manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people and set laws to protect people and the country and govern in areas that business and indivuduals normally wont.
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
none available yet
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 conservative on traditional values and fiscal issues and moderate on social and environmental issues.
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.
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
Although they have done it. I would prefer a legal civil union for same sex unions instead of changing the definition of marriage.
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 in God and the golden rule. Do good to your fellow humans. Treat people with respect.
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 ID, reduce the early mail in voting to needing a reason
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It is a problem, not sure it is rising to the level of a threat to Domestic security
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
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