Jon Elgas
Libertarian | Michigan
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon Elgas
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 22
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
SVSU, Saginaw, MI, BBA, 2005
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GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Garrett Soldano (2021)
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Life of Mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
No private institution; charitable or for profit, should receive any government funds
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
As every person has the right to live, they also have a right to choose when and how to die.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I will work to abolish all income and property tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I will work on reducing government spending in all areas, with that of public safety and education being last on the list.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Not everyone is suited for college, many people would benefit from a trade school or going into manual labor instead. Why should people who receive no benefit be forced to pay for those who do?
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
People have the right to refuse service for any reason, as people have the right to obtain service from any person for any reason. One of the most effective ways to change society is to "vote with our pocketbooks."
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government has no right to close churches or any place of worship for any reason.
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.
Tax payer funded health care (as well as any other "charitable" actions) should be abolished in all forms. This is one way that allows for government corruption. Americans, if left to their own devices are a generous people, and should do so through charities, which will help stop abuses from people who can pay but refuse to do so.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Any government agency should never require vaccinations of any sort, however private businesses, charities, and schools may at their own free will. The reason I say this, is that government is a monopoly (meaning we can't choose another provider) and with private business we can choose to use their services or not.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The best way to eradicate the threat of terrorism is for the United States to withdraw from being the world police, an focus and protecting its peoples right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. We did not have a major problem terrorism until we became involved with forcing people to live the way our government decided. We need to show them how to live peacefully, not force them to.
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.
Neutral
I support each side to defend its self, whoever starts conflict should be suffer the consequences. I understand that the problem in the middle east will not be solved with any U.S. or European intervention, and we should withdraw our troops.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
The best security for immigration is two fold. first accurately start enforcing immigration law, and second withdraw all troops and bring them home. I believe these two things will make us more secure than anything we can do on the southern border. However, I think a good route to take would be setting up processing centers on the southern border and funneling all the immigrants through them would help with any border security issues that we have.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Everyone should be welcome, for any reason.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Having multiple choices for education will create competition, which will help schools educate children properly.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
It is corrupt people that have destroyed our limited government. I believe that our society needs to have a belief in a God (Muslim, Jewish, Christian or otherwise), that is not Government, to keep our
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I don't think non-discrimination laws have been helpful. I believe the best way to change society is through freely speaking about issues that you have (to convince people) and using your money in a way that supports those who have the same values as you.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
While I do believe in a one man one woman marriage, I should not force that upon anyone.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
People, not institutions, can be racist.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian, and believe the bible from cover to cover. Jesus did teach his followers that we are not to force people to believe like they do, but to show them in action and in word.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
They need Identification, I prefer it have a photo, however two or three pieces of non photo identification works for me.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I think you should be registered at least a week, at your current residence, to be able to vote in that election.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The biggest threat to domestic security in the United States is Government.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to those who have suffered from something proven, not because of anything else. we haven't had slavery in over 150 years, so reparations for slavery should not be given.
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 comes closest. Stricter environmental laws will give those in power to use those laws in a corrupt way.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support using an all of the above strategy and letting the market decide what resources to use, and the best way to use them are.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
to protect life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
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
I say government as a whole is evil, and we need to start de funding it, and letting the people decide how they live their own lives.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None
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?
My main priority is to get government out of your life, so you can decide what is best for you and your family
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
They need to be held accountable for their actions. If they kill an innocent person (ordered or not) they need to suffer the consequences. that is how it works for the average person.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
I would support cutting funding for government and would encourage people to donate to charities that help people with food, mental health, community programs, and housing.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
the only restriction that I could support is having gun safety courses being required before buying any gun.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
You wouldn't sue a car or beer company if someone got killed in a drunk driving accident would you?
