Jonathan Dantzler

Republican | Mississippi

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jonathan Dantzler


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State House, Dist. 33


Incumbent

No


Links

Facebook

EDUCATION

MGCCC, Perkinston, Political Science (ongoing), 2021-2024

WORK & MILITARY

MGCCC, Certified Welder, 2021-2022

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

Jonathan Dantzler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. 

This podcast interviews Jonathan Dantzler about his 2023 campaign. Begins around 06:00 mark (technical difficulties in first six minutes).

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Never it’s murder

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Choose not to answer

I don’t support however I don’t know enough at all on this situation.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

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

Eliminate income tax, fight to get rid of taxes on firearm related objects manufactured inside the state and does not travel outside for sale. Therefore federal cannot tax.

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

Well first I’d start on separating state and education. We have more school districts in Mississippi than Florida does. While we both spend the same amount on Education. Our population is init even comparable. We are wasting tons of money in administration costs, and additional costs for schools. Mississippi currently has a surplus of funds however I’d still reform education in this state.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

A business owner regardless of gender/race/age has the right to refuse service.

Under what circumstances should government close churches?

Never


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 options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C while reducing spending allocated to Medicare and Medicaid.

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

Never parents should have the right to choose what goes in their children. Medical freedom


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Secure the borders. We can’t change people’s religion however we also aren’t the world police. Terrorism shall be met with swift force however we aren’t the world police either.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Agree

Reform the entire process for illegals. Reform spending and actually use it appropriately and pressure Mexico to also limit illegal immigration via their side.

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

Any law abiding individual seeking religious liberty, economic liberty. We are a country based on freedoms. However it shouldn’t be an easy task.


EDUCATION

The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.

Strongly Agree

If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.

D C

What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.

C.


VALUES

What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.

Marriage is defined in the Bible between man and woman

Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

Not entirely educated on this topic.

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Can’t change gender.

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.

Born and raised a Baptist. I have a close relationship with god. However I am not openly religious as it’s no ones business what I believe.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

You should show proof as a US citizenzz

What most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.

The people deserve a fair ballot initiative process. We just had to change a few words.But delbert..


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?

I don’t believe so. However African Americans keep bringing it up but I don’t believe it should be a problem.


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.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

government should play a smaller role in regulating business and managing the economy.

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

I have some Libertarian views however I’m mostly conservative on every subject.

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

https://fb.watch/kmPRbhU3Ew/?mibextid=cr9u03

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?

Second amendment won’t be infringed on my watch. Will push for a ballot initiative process Support eliminating the state income tax.


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 do support it, however it can be used to violate rights and needs to be strongly eyed.

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?

Shall not be infringed. If I want to own a F-16, or a mortar where’s does the 2A say i can’t?

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

Strongly Disagree

No they should not only if a firearm malfunctioned due to design error.

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