John Matland
Republican | New York
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Matland
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Congressional Primary & Congressional Dist 19 & 23 Special
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 11
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Hudson Area School of Radiologic Technology, Bayonne / Jersey City, Radiologic Technologist certificate, 2006
Staten Island Tech, Staten Island, Diploma, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Mark Szuszkiewicz
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
See website for new endorsements coming soon
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Tax payer dollars should not in any way fund abortion.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am pro life. However I cannot dictate to everyone what they believe in and how they live their life. The general public agree on banning late term abortion. Rape / incest or risk of death to the mother abortion should be the decision of the mother.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Work hard and forge your future. No redistribution of wealth.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to create tax breaks to bring jobs back to the USA. The more jobs created and maintained the tax rates go lower. This will create a boom in the economy for the working class.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious beliefs have been pushed to the side, specifically in NY, where they have disregarded religious exemptions for vaccines. I am personally a victim of this and I will fight to stop it.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
If we start dissecting and discriminating, we will not allow unvaccinated to eat or have jobs. This is all related. Without understanding this logic we are doomed to all fall apart fundamentally.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Church and state are separate.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. ZERO.
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
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.
Choose not to answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Destroy all groups directing attacks and funding terrorism.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
There needs to be a comprehensive review on our system. There must be the ability to allow immigration, legally and controlled number.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
As should political party affiliation.
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’m a Lutheran. I believe in god. I treat everyone with respect and I follow the path god has put me on, I always have.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Federal identification can be issued for federal elections. Working together, congress can draw up the details to make elections much more secure.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The media and politicians pushing a racial divide has caused an issue. This manufactured discrimination and hate is a problem. The way to stop it? Learn to move forward and accept each other again, and stop the fanning the racial flames. Then it will no longer be an issue.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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
ABOUT YOU
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).
All outside media is linked through my website. A simple Google search will show many articles about the fight against the vaccine mandates.
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?
Fight all mandates federally, starting day 1!
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?
2A rights for law abiding citizens, will protect public safety. Apply for the gun, pass the background check, you can buy a gun.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
