John Gillette

Republican | Arizona

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Gillette


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 30


Incumbent

No


Links

John Gillette websites John Gillette emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Canterbury, Law Enforcement, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

US. Army, Command Sergeant Major, 35

AFFILIATIONS

VFW, DAV, ER abroad,, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*Arizona Free Enterprise Club

*Center for Arizona Policy Action (CAP Action)

*Patriot Parents

OTHER (1)

*Arizona Police Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Sheriff Richard Mack CSPOA

Cameron Patt Mohave County Procicuter

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)

Paul Gosar (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Adam Morgan (AZ) (2022)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am pro life, and support the 10th Amendment allowing states to enact laws on the matter. Life of the mother would qualify.

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.

Agree


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?

NEVER


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Close and seal border with strict vetting. Ensure that law enforcement is taking pro active steps in terrorism investigations. Strong well funded military is a must.

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.

Strongly Disagree


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. There is no right to health care enumerated in the Constitution. We should provide emergency care only from tax funds.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

NONE


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Lower business tax to attract new companies to AZ.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Welfare programs for non citizens

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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?

The required number of persons that are needed to allow for total function of military, industry. Complete vetting with a merit system of entry.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


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

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.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

Can you sue Stanley tools if you are beaten to death with a hammer?


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Protect the people from foreign invasion. Protect the rights of the people.

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

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?

Did not answer


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.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Same day voting, with ID. No drop boxes and no machines, only Arizona citizens and US residents


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

NO, Marxist and communist activities are a threat to domestic security

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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.

Strongly Agree

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