

John Gillette
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Gillette
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
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*
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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