Jon H. Arguello
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon H. Arguello
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 25
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Barry University School Of Law, Orlando, J.D.
Rollins College, Winter park, B.A.
Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, Public Affairs
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, 173rd ABN INF BDE, Afghanistan OEF VI & VIII, 2003-2008
PBM Specialties, CEO, 2014-2021
AFFILIATIONS
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Volunteer CRHP
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Member - Osceola County, 2020-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
Florida Family Action
Republicans for National Renewal
Veterans For America First
Moms for America Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump National Security Advisor; Grant Cardone, Real Estae Billionaire; Jamal Sowell, Frmr. Sec. of Commerce; Roberto Coquis, Trump Asst. Dep. Sec of HHS; State Represenatives Carolina Amesty, Berny Jacques, Doug Bankson; Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray; School Board Member Melisa Giovannelli, Alex Newman; Jorge Bonilla; Scotty Moore; Chris Messina; Dr. John Littell; Tom Lord; Nick Caturano
Florida Republican Assembly; Calvin Coolidge Project; Republican National Hispanic Assembly
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Raymond Blacklidge (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Citizens for Solutions (2024)
Laura Gomez McAdams (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective, none.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wages should be set by the market, not by government. However, we should also not be regulating industries which have artificial forces on a free with the exception of consumer protection.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Absolutely not
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not.
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. Practically everything the government gets involved in is worse from it. Governments role should be to protect, not consume or manage.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Absolutely. the United States' relationship with Israel is a defining characteristic of our nation. Israel is not only a sacred place religiously, but also politically as the only democracy in the Middle East. The problems in the Middle East cannot be resolved by our abandonment of Israel, only made worse.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The problem has grown so bad and to such levels that a moratorium on immigration with the exception of individuals under extraordinary circumstances should be implemented. Then we need to begin to ensure our illegals never vote, never attain citizenship, and are sent back in the most humane, efficient, and practical manner.
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.
Strongly Agree
The parents are the sole decider of educational norms for their child. the government has proven to do a mediocre job at education at best. As a school board member I have seen he best and the worst of public schools. It is more clear to me today that a Biblical education is the best way to combat dangers that await students and aim to implement and indoctrinate students based on agendas that many times go unseen by the community.
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As imperfect as I am, I am blessed beyond measure. Recently I interviewed with Florida Family Voice, previously Florida Family Policy Council, and during that interview I remembered conversations I had with God when I was about 13 years old, asking Him for the opportunity to great things for Him. Running for office to me is about Biblical duty and I am not shy about that view, again, as imperfect as I am.
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.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. As an Hispanic I have been subject to bias and still realize that this country is the only place on earth my parents could have met. My mother came from a wealthy family while my father was the illegitimate child of a rancher and his maid, born on a dirt floor. In Nicaragua where they were both born, they could have never met as it would have been prohibited by their separation in class. But here they met, married, were both very successful, and raised a family. That is the USA, not racism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I have fought against this in our schools very publicly
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
I have fought against this transgender ideology very strongly and publicly
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.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil. I think we need to have an all resources available energy policy. Today's coal and gas are clean and efficient.
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 protect the rights of citizens
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?
I believe the laws we have today, with the exception of red flag laws should be enforced. Most crime with gums happens in places with tight gun control laws. But the 2nd Amendment, especially today is more important than ever.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
