Jeffrey A. Lustick
Republican | Nevada
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeffrey A. Lustick
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Assembly, Dist. 11
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, B.A., 1993
Gonzaga University Law School, Spokane, WA, J.D. cum laude, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, Major, 12
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
The Calvin Coolidge Project
Stavros Anthony
LIBERAL (2)
Nevada Democratic Veterans and Military Families Caucus
*Nevada State Education Association NSEA
OTHER (10)
Veterans in Politics
*Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce
*Nevada Police Union
*Reno Police Protective Association (Reno Police Officers)
Public Safety Alliance of Nevada
OTHER INFORMATION
Jeffrey Lustick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
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).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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?
Businesses respond to increases in labor costs by reducing employment, particularly for low-skilled workers. Businesses may pass the higher costs on to consumers. Despite the hope of proponents, the minimum wage does little to fight poverty.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Did not answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Did not answer
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
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?
Israel and the United States are bound closely by historic and cultural ties and mutual interests. As a nation and a people, Israel exemplifies the essence of the will to live and achieve, courage and perseverance in the face of many obstacles, and dedication to democracy and heritage. The United States was the first country to recognize Israel in 1948, and the first to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in 2017. Israel is the most stable and advanced democracy in the middle East.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The borders are wide open, and they pose a huge national security threat. Also, the current asylum policy is a slap in the face to all the immigrants who followed the rules and came through the system legally.
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.
Agree
Freedom means the power of parents to choose what's best for their children. Nevada public schools are failing statewide, 48 out of 50, and have for several years now. Once parents have portable tax dollars to pay for private education, the performance levels of the public school system in Nevada will improve. On the same note, we need to remove corrupt actors from the public school system. The recent promise to use tax dollars to pay for a baseball stadium is a breach of public trust as well.
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.
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.
Disagree
All committed and loving marriages are good for the social fabric of society. Solid marriages reduce social welfare and help people live a more productive life.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a follower of Jesus Christ. In my life, I do not cancel or disregard people who do not share my beliefs. I use my Christian ethics to build consensus and to put teams together. Freedom of religion means anyone can worship or hold beliefs that suit them, free from governmental intrusion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We must police our election systems better. Using ID is commonplace in American Society, from checking a book out from a public library to claiming rerouted junkmail at a post office. Having fair and reliable elections along with accurate voter registration are essential to the integrity of democracy. So why not protect this? The use of photo ID is minimally difficult, but it gives a lot of safety and security back. I see no honest reason to not require ID when voting.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
The electoral college promotes fairness from a regional perspective. Individual votes count, but in a way that is represented by states. This prevents 2-3 very large states from overwhelming the popular vote count so that a greater portion of the country can be represented by the government.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Agree
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.
I agree with C but will add that the politicization of environmental policy makes it almost impossible to accept as fact much if not all of what we are told about climate change.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Did not answer
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?
Did not answer
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
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?
Did not answer
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
