John Arnold
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Arnold
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Bachelor's in Business Administration, 1999
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, MBA, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Scottsdale Charros, Education Chairmen
Military Assistance Mission, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Ex-Mayor of Scottsdale, Jim Lane
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Joseph Chaplik (2022); Michelle Ugenti (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Senator Nancy Bartos SB 1164 15 week abortion bill. The 15 weeks allows for cases of rape and incest.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Senator Nancy Bartos SB 1164 15 week abortion bill. The 15 weeks allows for cases of rape and incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Promote peace, through show of strength.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Promote peace, through show of strength.
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
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
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
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 don't think that an employer should ever require a vaccination. It is up to each employee to decide what to do with their body when they work for a private employer. I think the government and schools should only require a vaccine when the appropriate long term studies have been done on them, like the Polio and MMR vaccines.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I don't think that an employer should ever require a vaccination. It is up to each employee to decide what to do with their body when they work for a private employer. I think the government and schools should only require a vaccine when the appropriate long term studies have been done on them, like the Polio and MMR vaccines.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would work to eliminate the income tax in Arizona and put that money back into the pockets of hardworking citizens.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would work to eliminate the income tax in Arizona and put that money back into the pockets of hardworking citizens.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I think that a portion of social services could be cut and then those services could be replaced by charitable organizations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I think that a portion of social services could be cut and then those services could be replaced by charitable organizations.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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?
We should do everything in our power to eliminate illegal immigration, and fully support legal immigration to those that cherish the opportunity and will add value to our society in a positive way.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We should do everything in our power to eliminate illegal immigration, and fully support legal immigration to those that cherish the opportunity and will add value to our society in a positive way.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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
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
We should absolutely not de-fund the police, however, supporting mental health issues should also be pursued.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We should absolutely not de-fund the police, however, supporting mental health issues should also be pursued.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The success of the 2nd Amendment in this Country can not be argued. We stand here today, 246 years after the declaration of independence, in part because each citizen has the right to defend themselves from crime and from government tyranny.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The success of the 2nd Amendment in this Country can not be argued. We stand here today, 246 years after the declaration of independence, in part because each citizen has the right to defend themselves from crime and from government tyranny.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To create and enforce the rule of law in a society. These rules should be as little as possible, then the government should get out of the way of it's citizens.
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To create and enforce the rule of law in a society. These rules should be as little as possible, then the government should get out of the way of it's citizens.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Conservative
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
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?
I am a small government, pro economic growth republican.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a small government, pro economic growth republican.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
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
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
With 4 children, my wife and I have strong family values. I was baptized as a Lutheran and we teach our kids right from wrong everyday.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
With 4 children, my wife and I have strong family values. I was baptized as a Lutheran and we teach our kids right from wrong everyday.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would drastically increase the penalties for voter fraud. The current laws do not have a strong enough deterrent to de-motivate people from cheating in elections.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would drastically increase the penalties for voter fraud. The current laws do not have a strong enough deterrent to de-motivate people from cheating in elections.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The elevation in race tensions is sad. It is important for all sides to start listening to each other and using common sense to come together as a society. Extreme views on either side of race relationship do not help, but rather hurt this issue.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The elevation in race tensions is sad. It is important for all sides to start listening to each other and using common sense to come together as a society. Extreme views on either side of race relationship do not help, but rather hurt this issue.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
