Jeff Kahrs
Republican | Kansas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Kahrs
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS, JD, 1993
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Topeka Baptist Church, Member, Sunday School Teacher, NRA; Kansas Republican Party Precinct Committeeman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Family Research Council Action PAC
Conservative Political Action Coalition CPAC
Kansans for Life
Sam Brownback
Jim Ryun
OTHER (1)
Culture Shield Action Inc.
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
CPAC; Ambassador (former Congressman/US Senator and Governor) Sam Brownback; Former Congressman Todd Tiahrt and Jim Ryun; KS Culture Shield Director Donna Lippodlt; Congressman Bob Good, Scott Perry, Eli Crane and Josh Brecheen
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Make America Great Again Again (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
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
I do not believe organizations like Planned Parenthood should receive federal funding as their organization's activities are in opposition to many Americans religious beliefs. I do not believe that tax payer funds should be used to subsidize elective abortions as this act is against many Americans religious beliefs that abortion is the taking of an innocent human life. I support the Hyde amendment.
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?
As I believe human life begins at the moment of conception and therefore have inherent dignity and a right to life, I do not believe that a human life in the womb should ever be taken other than the exceptional case where the life of the mother is in jeopardy.
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. Since I believe life begins at conception and that unborn children have a fundamental right to life which must be protected, I believe a federal ban on abortion is required since an abortion constitutes the taking of an innocent human life.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
We need to renew the Trump Tax cuts and look for other opportunities to allow Americans to keep their earned and passive incomes from taxation.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Congress must stop the Biden administration's efforts to illegally cancel student loan debt.
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 am strongly opposed to this woke agenda and will support all efforts by the incoming Trump administration to repeal all of these efforts throughout every federal governmental agency and entity.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To affirm the free religious practice of every American citizen. As a member of congress my moral compass consists of God's Word and the US Constitution. God created the institution of Government and expected His children to be fully engaged in impacting public policy and discourse with a Judeo Christian point of view. My faith is the reason I have served in various government positions these past 30 years and why I am now running for Congress.
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?
Never. I fully support a religious exemption for vaccines.
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 strongly oppose Medicaid expansion and support repealing the ACA (Obamacare).
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.
B and C
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 is our most important and vital ally in the middle east. We must provide any and all assistance requested by Israel, especially with their war against Hamas and Hezbollah. I firmly believe the scripture in Genesis 12 that God will bless America if it blesses Israel and curse America if we ever curse Israel. I pray that America never turns her back on Israel.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
I believe there are many reasons why recruitment is down, including: enactment of woke and pro-LGBTQ policies; foreign policy failures under President Biden; direct and indirect liberal policies and positions which attack and tear down patriotism in America; the break-down of the American family resulting in fewer eligible recruits due to drug use, poor health, etc.;
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We must secure our border using the military and finish building the wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need to deport every illegal alien in America and re-evaluate our entire system of legal immigration. I oppose chain migration and believe birthright citizenship only applies to children born to parents who are US citizens.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I am a strong supporter of credits and/or vouchers that would allow the dollars to follow the child for educational opportunities that are guided and directed by that child’s parents based on needs that their parents are better suited to understand. I am a strong supporter of charter schools, private schools and home schooling.
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
My belief is that God created the institution of marriage and man has no authority (legal or moral) to alter that definition. I believe that marriage is a lifelong covenant between a biological man and a woman. A covenant that is characterized by mutual love and respect which fosters a healthy family.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Minor boys and girls should not be allowed to take puberty blocking drugs, cross sex hormones and gender transition surgery. These harmful, experimental procedures all have long term consequences to a young person while their bodies are developing. I consider all of these practices as evil and a form of legalized child abuse.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I consider myself a born again, spirit-filled Christian whose values and beliefs are based solely upon the inerrant Word of God. I have a Judeo Christian world point of view and would consider myself a conservative Christian.
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
The biological male enjoys many physical strengths that gives him an advantage over a biological female in competition. Private areas are places where individuals must feel comfortable. Accommodations should be based on the biological sex of individuals.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear energy
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?
I support an across-the-board limited role for government, understanding it's primary function is for the national defense of our nation and the protection of her citizenry.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No. I have no criminal record.
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I am strongly opposed of any efforts to defund and malign our police.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Every legal and law abiding citizen has the right to bear arms. I will fight against legislation and regulations that in anyway impedes this fundamental right.
