John K. Kolb

Republican | Wyoming

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John K. Kolb


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 12


Incumbent

Yes


Links

John K. Kolb websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Bergen Tech, Hackensack, Highschool Diploma, 1976

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, major Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, 1979

WORK & MILITARY

Bergen Tech, Electrical Cef., 2

Wyoming Dept of Fire Prevention and Electrical Saftey, Wyoming Master Electricain, 40

AFFILIATIONS

United States Taekwon-Do Federation - USTF-ITF, 4th Degree Blackbelt, 20 years , Head Instructor , Rock Springs TKD., The Shepherd's Chapel

Member, contributor, Sweetwater County GOP, Committee man 6-3 for 14 years, active member, contributor, and volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Sweetwater County Commissioner, 8

Wyoming State Senator SD12, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

John Grossnickle, Sweetwater County Sheriff

Larry Hicks, Wyoming State Senator majority Floor Leader

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Donald Trump (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

WY Campaign Finance documents.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Rape , incest and the life of the mother. These elements need be a proven fact.

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.

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?

Should be set by the free market

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

I do not support investments in ESG


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


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, Medicaid and Medicare should be reworked to lessen the cost

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?

Yes, Israel is our ALLY, I 100% support the State of Israel! Israel is our first line of defence against Iran the state of Terrorism and the other evil in the region.


IMMIGRATION

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

A person who goes through the traditional legal process, that's the law!


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


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from harm, including from gender ideology 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.

I am a Christian, I believe in one God and love him. I study scripture and endeavor for a deeper understanding.


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?

Yes, It divides up into factions , we are all Americans

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

(CRT) is fundamentally racist!

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

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?

#1 Coal , 2nd choice is Nuclear


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 life , liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

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

Please express your views on the 2nd Amendment.

without the 2nd Amendment we the people would not have the first Amendment right. Keeps the government in check


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

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