Jason Riddle
Republican | New Hampshire
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jason Riddle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Souther Connecticut State University, New Haven, Degree, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
Army Reserves, E-4, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Monadnock Family Services
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Commissioner
Race
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Choose not to answer
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Choose not to answer
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I don’t know.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
They currently do.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Laissez-faire
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Disagree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
They are one in the same.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When necessary.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
Our electoral system is under attack from Russia. The instigator of this neofascist movement is in their pocket.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel’s legitimacy has been under attack since Truman recognized them in 1948. The truth must be defended everywhere.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Our current most dangerous threat comes from within. Uncertainty of loyalty has become a causality of this cold social civil war. Recognition of the foreign threat will boost recruitment, after the dictator has been deposed.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need employees, not jobs.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
VALUES
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
Homophobia is really gay.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Never believed in spirituality until it saved my life.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe in the men and women who keep my electricity conducting, my cars running, and my water flowing.
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?
Very Conservative
I am part of the right wing extremist movement that is MAGA. An uncomfortable truth that must be confronted. My incarceration was necessary and so is Trump’s, otherwise January 6th was only the first wave.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect people and society.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, probably should have.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Neutral
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Agree
New Hampshire Police departments do not need tanks, Manchester looks like a refugee camp. Homeless housing is a joke.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
