Jim McCollum

Republican | Wyoming

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

Jim McCollum


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 16


Incumbent

No


Links

Jim McCollum websites Jim McCollum emailFacebook

EDUCATION

University of Wyoming, Laramie, NA

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Teton County GOP, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Patriot Parents

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape, incest, risk of death to the mother

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.

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Simplified restructuring. Lower corporate tax rate to 20-25% Flat tax rate

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

Stop the endless flow of money to foreign countries. Eliminate handouts and spending on illegal immigrants.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


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?

None...unconstitutional


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?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Close the southern border. Stay out of "Nation Building" in the middle east. Aggressively Vet those in the United States and those wishing to come to the United States.

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


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?

Those who go through the process legally, want and are willing to work, individuals and families that will assimilate to our culture and values.


EDUCATION

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

Agree


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

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.

Christian and Spiritual. A higher being and creator.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Illuminate drop boxes, purge voter rolls, I.D. required in all states, end crossover voting in Primary Elections, strengthen requirements for absentee voting.


EQUALITY

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

No. The media is responsible for much of the racial focus and divide. Politicians are equally as guilty of pushing a false narrative.

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.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Safety and security of our nation. Protecting the constitution and individual liberties.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Multiple news outlets and publications. Since the death of my son, Marine LCPL Rylee McCollum, in Kabul, Afghanistan, I have given numerous interviews and statements. In doing so, my political leanings and beliefs are easily verified.

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?

In Wyoming, specifically in my district, Wyoming HD 16, the voters need to have a voice in Cheyenne that represents them and the true character of Wyoming.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Follow the laws that are already written. Harsher penalties for habitual criminals without plea bargains and lessor sentences. Better use of data bases and sharing of information between agencies. If an individual is known by law enforcement or the FBI to be a serious threat or concern, take appropriate actions to negate a problem before it can occur.

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

Strongly Disagree

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