Jeff Cornilles
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Cornilles
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 12A
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, 1979-1984In
WORK & MILITARY
Insurance Sales, 35
AFFILIATIONS
Nampa Chamber of Commerce, Member, Nampa Rotary Club
Member, Pix Theater Foundation, Founding Board member (Former)
Nampa Urban Renewal Commission, Commissioner, Liberty Charter School Board
Founding board member of First charter school in Idaho (Former), Nampa Boys and Girls Club, Partner
Grace Bible Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Idaho House of Representatives District 12 seat A, 2023-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nampa City Council, 2019-2020
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023
83%, 83% (cum.)†
2023
62%
2023
34%
2023
|83%, 83% (cum.)†
2023
|62%
2023
|34%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Updating list now!
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mike Moyle (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
The Institute for Legislative Analysis Scorecard
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest or to save the life of the mother.
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
And only if it meets the requirement that I stated above.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Never!
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I agree!
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage is set at the federal and Idaho still recognizes that. Minimum wage was established to set a minimum hourly rate for entry level jobs.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
Each pubic entity who is able to invest public monies should be able to invest in things that reflect their communities.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
They should not be able to close churches. If a church is physically or emotionally harming people local entities should be able to check into the issues and use the court system as statute allows.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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 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.
C- Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taspayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
They should not be able to require it.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely! They have already purchased land in the US and should be forced to sell and not allowed to buy anything in this or any other country who is a part of Neto. We need to find the illegal's that have come across Bidens open boarder and deport them Now! We should also ban tictok in this country as that can and probably is being used against us now to gather intelligence.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Extremely important as the buffer between the west an our allies from radicals. Since God promised never to let Israel go neither should we! We were founded as one nation under God, and in God we trust, then we must continue to support Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to Close the Boarder NOW. Build the Wall, and start deporting ALL that entered illegally. If they want to go through the process of becoming a citizen etc.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Disagree
This a complicated as we all want what is best for our children however! If we start paying for private schools with tax payer money and have no control of what is being taught we loose control not only of our spending but of our Christian Values. With so many fringe groups popping up this could lead to schools (with no oversight) to teach what ever radical ideas they wish as long as they teach reading, writing, arithmetic. We will be forced to build new buildings, and extracurricular etc.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Born and raised in a Christian home. Taught to love thy neighbor, to work hard, support your church, family and community. I and my family have done that for generations and will continue to do that. We are involved in our community and as a current Representative contact my community leaders and neighbors all the time about issues in front of me. With out those connections I would only be voting as one person and in some cases an entity who's rating I wish to garner.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
A lot of things right now are a direct threat to our security if gone unchecked. We have gotten better in my opinion on racism but have a long ways to go and need to keep to our Christian values to work through it all. Love thy neighbor as thy self applies now as much as it did then.
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.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A,C - Industry drives our economy and we should make it as simple as possible for businesses to operate under the guidelines of safety and environmental issues. We should use technology to make industry better. Right now we need to save our country and economy buy supporting business while cleaning up how we effect our environment but throwing the baby out with the bath water like we are doing now is clearly not the answer.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydro electric and Nuclear are the cleanest and most reliable sources now, but we need oil, gas as well as coal still and need to clean those up. Solar and wind need more time and are not 12/7 so not reliable.
ABOUT YOU
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!
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To establish Justice (Back the Blue, term limits ) insure domestic Tranquility (see, establish Justice) provide for the common defense ( secure the boarder) promote the general Welfare (economy over spending) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
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
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?
Current laws.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
