
Jonathan D Bingle
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jonathan D Bingle
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, None
WORK & MILITARY
Bingle Enterprises Inc, Owner, 2010-Present
AFFILIATIONS
Genesis Church, Pastor, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Board Member, Junior Achievement of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Spokane City Council, 2022-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mayor of Spokane, 2019
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Pat Bell Patrick Bell (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Jonathan Bingle discusses his reasons for running for office in 2024.
This article shares some of the candidate's positions on transgender issues, Covid-19 mandates, and more.
His voting history as Spokane City Councilman is near the bottom of this page.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only if it threatens the life of the mother
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?
Yes. The government has two main functions: protect the citizens and provide the infrastructure. If life begins at conception, and it does, then we must defend life in its earliest stages.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower taxes and reduce federal spending
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
As a member of our city's pension board, I actively push back on ESG investing if it's prioritized above providing the best return on investment.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means protecting the Church from the state and not vice versa.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I did not receive the COVID vaccination and don't think people should be required to receive experimental vaccines as terms of employment or attendance.
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.
Somewhere between C and D., Medicare and Medicaid have made healthcare far more expensive over the years, and these programs shouldn't be continuing. That said, people who have paid into the system deserve the benefits they paid for.
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.
The United States should always act in the best interests of its people. Sometimes that means intervening and sometimes it means staying out.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
While China's country is on the verge of collapse in many ways, it still poses far too great a threat to be left alone. The United States should not allow the CCP to invade Taiwan or institute a blockade.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Western Civilization as a whole is in duress and we must fight for its survival. Israel is the only Western civilization in the Middle East and a strategically important partner.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Wokeism
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Part of the solution to illegal immigration is finishing the border wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
immigration to the U.S. should be a carefully regulated process that prioritizes the needs and security of American citizens.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
As a father of three children under four years old and a devout Christian, I want my children to be educated in my worldview. Everyone should have that right, and the dollars we pay in property tax should follow the students.
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.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
It is absolutely puzzling that this is even a debate. It just goes to show how far we've fallen.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a pastor of 17 years and devout Christian, I hold to the Church's millennia-old teachings.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Disagree
While I agree that man has some effect on climate change, it is not solely man-made. As a matter of fact, climate change was happening more than 10,000 years before man started emitting carbon. Remember, we were in a glacial period just 13,000 years ago.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
As a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, dams are our greatest sources of clean, reliable, and renewable energy. Nuclear is a great option, and natural gas should not be outlawed.
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protecting its citizens and providing infrastructure.
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
I believe the current number of justices, nine, should be codified into law.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
As a city councilman, I see the effects of the "defund the police" movement firsthand. We desperately need more police officers and should prioritize their funding as they're a core function of the government.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I think citizens should be allowed to own whatever weaponry police own.
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