
Jon Kenworthy
Republican | Indiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon Kenworthy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, HS Diploma, 2003
IPFW, Fort Wayne, Political Science, 2011
IPFW, Fort Wayne, Certificate International Studies, 2011
U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Defense Strategy Course, 2016
Partnership for a Secure America, Washington, Congressional Partnership Program, 2015
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars', Washington, Foreign Policy Fellowship Program, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, E4, 8
FINRA, Series 6 Licensed, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Concordia Lutheran Church, Member, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA)
Member, American Legion, Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Life Member, Woodmont HOA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
BG (ret) Jim Bauerle VP of the Military / Veterans Coalition of Indiana
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Jim Banks (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
None
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?
Yes, and I would support legislation that limits or bans the procedure.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I would support measures to combat inflation, like getting our national debt under control. I would also support switching to a Fair Tax or if not viable at least streamlining taxes. I also strongly oppose any death taxes.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
This is more of a question for state and municipal level government. Local environmental issues are fine to take into account as part of due diligence I.E. flood planes or water availability. However, climate change related theory should be left out of the criteria. At the federal level public monies should not be invested to anything beyond what is constitutionally required.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Freedom of religion and freedom from state indoctrination of anti-religious social views.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Deploying military only, and only for proven vaccines. Not vaccines that were rushed through in an emergency and are untested over time.
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 for now, but we should gradually push those programs to be phased out.
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.
The United States should selectively help countries when it is in our best interest. We should not be the world police, but we should still stay engaged on the world stage.
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?
It is important because Israel is the only true democracy and our strongest ally in the middle east.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Using our troops to push social agendas, poor pay, poor benefits, poor living conditions, bad leadership, lowering of standards, unfocused mission, and a lack of patriotism.
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?
Immediate family of U.S. Citizens, those that have assisted the U.S. and are now in danger because of it, and qualified workers in needed fields.
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
I am a Christian that identifies with the beliefs, values, and practices of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
Nuclear
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To protect and not infringe on the rights of its people.
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly 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?
None! The current restrictions such as the NFA and GCA should be repealed and the ATF should be eliminated.
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