Joseph J. Chou

Republican | New York

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Joseph J. Chou — U.S. Rep., Dist. 6 (New York General | November 5, 2024)
U.S. House, District 6 New York General | November 3, 2026
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Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

GED, 1981

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

ASE, 1992-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Congressional district 6, 2026-2026

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Queens County GOP

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Joseph Chou is also the Conservative Party candidate in the 2026 NY General election.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape, medical, incest

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Choose not to answer

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Individual responsibility accompanies accountability

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Neutral

While employers has a duty to its employees to, employees working attitude and habits is always crucial to the workplace.

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

Too much waste and corruption in our government

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

While citizens does require help from government, the human tendency to be dependent on assistance becomes a problem perpetuating poverty. Thorough overhaul of our government is sooo much needed .


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Neutral

Liberty to chose is integral part of society

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Government may not force religious beliefs, moral values and patriotism is much needed


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.

Our health care is definitely broken. There are working healthcare systems in capitalistic national . We would be wise to learn from them.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Agree


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.

With great power comes with great responsibilities. Standing up to tyrannical government against American interests is crucial to our welfare and existence.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

China has demonstrated time and time again global dominance is its objective. We have a duty to stand up to their deceptive behavior.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Our ally in the Middle East. Historically Israel has survived persecution and annihilation without provocation. Perhaps there are unspoken reasons calling for it’s destruction

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree

The ability to peacefully coexist with Islam seems quite difficult .


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Any one willing to uphold our constitution,assimilating into our culture within legal frame works. Too much unregulated immigration will overload our system

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree

Law and order can be cruel yet absolute necessity to a orderly society


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Returning the power to individual states according to its own need is a effective and efficient educational system

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree

No foreign nation will prioritize American interests over their own


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Scientifically, the human brain need time to develop ?making life altering changes while the brain is underdeveloped causes greater damage

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

We are free to chose according to our preferences. But we must also bear the consequences of our choices

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus died for all my inequities . Hopefully I can have the courage to worship him till my dying breath


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need identification for our every day life. To not have a proper identification is irresponsible


EQUALITY

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

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

In this day and age, combination of fossil ,nuclear and solar


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.

Yes. Growing up in the ghettos of nyc, I was a juvenile delinquent

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?

Moderate

Individual liberty but personal accountability and responsibility


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Violence begets violence. But nevertheless the individual right to protect oneself can not be denied

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