Peter J. Bono

Republican | California

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Peter J. Bono


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 50


Incumbent

No


Links

Peter J. Bono websites

EDUCATION

Belleville Area College, Belleville Illinois, AAS-Criminal Justice, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

U S Navy, Weapons Technician, 34 years 11 months 10 days

AFFILIATIONS

VFW Post 9305, VA Claims Dept

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

none

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

none

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

California Republican Party

*California College Republicans

Reform California

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

none

OTHER INFORMATION

"PENNY'S PICKS"  For the Tuesday, March 5, 2024, California Primary Election

Candidate grade from FamilyVoterInfo.org for CA Primary, March 5, 2024

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incense

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?

no role at all abortion issues should be authorized by the state that you reside in


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

state should not attempt to rule the churches policies

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

b

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?

yes its the only country that we can depend on when we are in a crisis

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

obesity and lack of caring for our countries democracy by the younger generation, lack of leadership from the top down in our present administration


HEALTHCARE

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

National Crisis only

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


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Immediately re-opening the Key-Stone Pipe line and all other pipelines that were shuttered by the Biden Administration, cut taxes by 10-20% across the board

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


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?

immigrants through legal immigration system


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

gun ownership


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Neutral


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?

Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

to protect its citizens rights

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

never

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

never


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.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian beliefs


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

natural gas

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