John Booras

Republican | Illinois

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Booras


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

John Booras websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Chicago Kent College of Law, Chicago, Juris Doctor, 2006

University of Illinois - Chicago, Chicago, Bachelors, 2003

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Illinois Family Action

OTHER (1)

Council on American Exceptionalism

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

James Mendrick - Sheriff DuPage County

Rob Russell - Kane County Coroner

Shane Bouvet - Trump Team

Tom Hoffman - Former Director ICE

John Catanzara - President of Chicago FOP Lodge 7

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.

Profile of Courage (Article)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Agree

Unless it comes in the form of government assisted healthcare like Medicare, there is no reason for the government to fund private health services.

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

Women deserve the utmost medical safety they can possibly be afforded before, during, and after pregnancy, and this is a minimum standard towards that safety achievement.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, Incest, and to save the life of the mother though I am in agreement with the Hobbs decision as it is good law based on the Constitution.

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?

I don't believe the federal government has a role to play in limiting abortion. I do believe that is an issue of States rights. I do support extra information and safety avenues being offered to pregnant women.


ECONOMY

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

I have a multitude of ideas and experience in this area. I would target laws focused around creating a better tax environment for all Americans, allowing more deductions based on middle and working class principles, and more

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Agree

I have student loans, so this definitely is a personal issue. I do believe that the current student loan requirements need revamping, but to completely forgive 100% of them puts an unfair burden on those not responsible

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?

To me it means the church does not have a position within the governmental system. I do agree with the separation of church and state.

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

Strongly Disagree

This is tantamount to slavery. Period.


HEALTHCARE

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

None

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.

I believe C is the best option, but I do think it requires a revamping. We have the ability to get all Americans under a health insurance plan without having to make it government run, and we simply have not explored that option well enough.


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?

Israel is a military ally to the United States and to democracy

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

The causes are many, and we need to explore all of them immediately. Once in Congress, I will research this issue at great length to come up with efficient and positive ways to increase recruitment and retention again.


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?

Legal immigration is not and has never been a problem. I am the son of two immigrants, and I am very happy my parents chose to come to this country above others. I believe anyone without a serious criminal or terrorist history should be eligible and we can create a more streamlined and efficient immigration process to speed it up.


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.

Neutral

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.

Did not answer


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.

Neutral

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

Currently the answer is still coal and oil, but we must do better research in this area as there are alternative methods not being discussed. The current green agenda has no real answers.


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 serve the 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?

The 2nd amendment does not provide for restrictions, but I would concede to individuals with severe mental illness not having access to gun ownership for their own safety and the safety of others

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