Jason Stephens
Republican | West Virginia
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
Jason Stephens
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Post University, Waterford, Associates, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Wayne County Republican Executive Committee, Contributor to Trump Campaign,, Vice Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
WV HOUSE OF DELEGATES 19th, 2020
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Veterans for Trump,
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Derrick Evans (2024)
Donald Trump (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Josh Shapiro (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only be allowed if a mothers life is at risk for medical or accident
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 Disagree
I totally disagree with any kind of medical abortion if mother life isn't at risk
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Taxpayers shouldn't pay for killing babies
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
My bible tells me not to commit murder, I don't believe in anything like this.
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?
I think the minimum wage should adjust with inflation only, there are several jobs that would put businesses out of business if they were to pay higher wages. Some retired folk love these positions for something to do. You can find a good paying job
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
Yes, if you get these liberal rogue cities, they allow anything to go on , I don't think taxpayers should invest our funds in places like that. We shouldn't use those as a criteria to invest in places like that.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
ZERO!!! The government should never be able to close the house of god
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I don't agree serving the certain groups if it violates your religious beliefs.
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, I believe we should take care of seniors and disabled, but others can get healthcare by getting a job like we all have to do
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None, No one should be allowed to make you take vaccinations that is known to have terrible side effects
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We have to become stronger as a nation and rebuke this country
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely, Israel has always been America's greatest ally, also it is gods country, the bible says if Israel falls the world will.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the Wall
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 parent knows what's best for their child's education, All are different
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
This should never be allowed period
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Until they are 18
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Never should taxpayers pay for anything like this.
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.
I believe you should follow the 10 commandments, have good moral beliefs, and always put God first in anything you do.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
To many illegal immigrants and cheating goes on
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Agree
Let the voice of the people be heard
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, just like BLM burnt the streets of Seattle, no one prosecuted. J65er's were all prosecuted. Is that not racism?
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
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
No male should be in the bathroom with females. Nor should they be competing in girls sports. PERIOD
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 We need to drill baby drill, tree huggers are putting restrictions on our energy's That is the future of this country.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and Natural Gas
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?
It should be to govern and stay out of the way of people life's. They are to involved in our life, we need less government
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
We must get America back to what our founding fathers once had it
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?
ZERO
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
I'd rather have a teacher protecting our children rather than running with them
