J. P. French

Libertarian | Alabama

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

J. P. French


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Representative, Dist. 60


Incumbent

No


Links

J. P. French websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Alabama Cannabis Coalition

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Alabama Cannabis Coalition

Let Bama Vote

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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am Pro Life but if a women was at risk during her pregnancy and could die and medical professional suggest it then it could be fine. I also believe that its an individuals preference regardless of my views.

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.

Neutral


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


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

I believe that we should stop funding extremist organizations within proxy-wars

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.

D. I believe that tax-payer funded healthcare programs and government healthcare regulations are very detrimental to the service that is provided.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

I don’t believe the government should ever force vaccinations on any population, not just government employees or even our children in public school systems


ECONOMY

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

I believe that, like most states, the state income tax should be phased out in favor of a lottery

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

There is a lot of useless fat in government spending that could be cut out. I believe innovations should be left to the free market and not subsidized by taxpayers.

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

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I believe that everyone should have a fair shot at the American dream. America needs immigration reform that rewards legal immigration instead of subsidizing illegal aliens


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

School choice gives parents a free market approach to their children's education.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Disagree

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

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I believe that every restriction on the second amendment is unconstitutional

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?

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?

Lean Conservative

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?

My priorities are lowering the tax burden that many families are stuck with.


VALUES

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.

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

Strongly 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.

I believe that Jesus is Gods son, he came to earth as fully man and fully God and lived a sinless life to save us from our sin. My values and what I was taught as a child has instilled in me to respect others though in whatever they want to believe and worship. That is an American right everyone deserves.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I Believe that Alabama needs to remove ballot access laws to ensure democracy. Elections should not be decided during primaries


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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. Government regulations harm our economy.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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