Jeff Howards
Democrat | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Howards
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Board of Educ. 1st Dist.
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of the State of New York, Albany, BA, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
USMC, USARNG, Captain, 1973-1993
AFFILIATIONS
Leavenworth County Democratic Party, Chairman
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.
LIBERAL (1)
*Greater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council
OTHER (1)
Mid America Carpenters Regional Council
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
KNEA, L-NEA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Laura Kelly (2021)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Main PAC ratings
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, medical, rape, incest
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Government funding of public education should be increased to include 2 years of Community College
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Neutral
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Agree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Spiritual beliefs have no place in politics. Firmly believe in separation of Church and State
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Agree
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None available
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 books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
US Declaration of Independence, US Constitution
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
US Marine. Values based on duty, honor and integrity.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election 2016 Democratic Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Democratic Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Democratic Primary 2020 General Election
Became active in politics in 2008 with Obama campaign, very active in 2016.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
Yes. Safety of the group out weighs individual rights when health is involved
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Agree
