J. D. "Danny" Diggs
Republican | Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
J. D. "Danny" Diggs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
General and Fairfax County and Loudoun County School Boards
Race
State Senate, Dist. 24
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA, A.A.S. in Police Science, 1994
FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Caritas, Board of Directors, York-Poquoson Red Cross
Board of Directors, York County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Kiwanis Club of Grafton, Member, Waters Edge Church
Member, Virginia Sheriffs' Association, President
FBI National Academy Associates, Member, Boys & Girls Club of York County
Board of Directors, National Sheriffs' Association, Member
National Rifle Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Sheriff of York County and City of Poquoson, 2000-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
A. C. Cordoza
Winsome Sears
Glenn Youngkin
Amanda Batten
OTHER (1)
Jen Kiggans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Governor Youngkin
Jen Kiggans
Rob Wittman
Tommy Normant
American Veterans Vote
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Aijalon Cordoza (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
Amanda Batten (2021)
Jason Miyares (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
Ben Loyola Jr. Benito Loyola (2023)
Bruce Eberle (2023)
Bryce Reeves (2023)
Heather Cordasco (2023)
Jill Vogel (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I support Governor Youngkin’s Initiative of limiting abortion at 15 Weeks with exceptions for rape, incest and the health of the mother
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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to decrease individual taxes with the goal of one day eliminating income tax. This cannot be a rushed initiative; it must be done properly. Additionally, when we have leftover money in the budget, we have a responsibility to return it to the taxpayers instead of funding personal pet projects
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Social Spending that does not directly benefit all taxpayers.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
There needs to be a legitimate emergency for churches to be closed, not the whims of some bureaucrat. For example, during the beginning stages of COVID, everything was closed; however, as more information and research came to light, it became clear that going to church was not more problematic than going to a liquor store. Adults are fully capable of making their own decisions, and the law needs to reflect that unless there is a dire emergency.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be required for serious illnesses like polio, measles and other major diseases that have been time tested for effectiveness with religious exemptions. However, vaccinations like COVID, should not be mandated.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should use the necessary resources to combat terrorism in all forms. We need to ensure the safety of our citizens while also protecting their individual rights and liberties. As the next State Senator for the 24th District, I will fight to make sure that the Federal Government has the appropriate resources it needs from Virginia to protect everyone in the Commonwealth.
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.
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?
The United States is a nation of immigrants. We should welcome the best and brightest of all nations. However, when it comes to illegal immigration, we need to make sure that our borders are secure and that we know exactly who is trying to enter our nation.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly 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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian and my values are based on Biblical principles.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We need photo ID and regular audits to ensure that votes are being accurately counted. Any persons who tamper with our electoral process should be held accountable.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I disagree with the notion that racism is a threat to domestic security. While racism does exist and should be addressed, we are facing much more pressing issues like rising crime rates, high taxes, poor education and a struggling economy.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of Government is to promote the public good, and to protect the life, liberty, and property of its people.
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).
N/A
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?
I am running to reverse the bad-for-public safety legislation that Democrats passed as well as improve the quality of education our children receive and reduce the tax burden
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.
Disagree
We do need to allocate additional resources to mental health programs
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to enforce the laws that we currently have on the books.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
