
Jason Paul Smith
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Walden University, Minnesota, Masters, 2014-2016
WORK & MILITARY
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, Battalion Chief, 2003-
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Commissioner, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Stand For Health Freedom
Defend Florida
LIBERAL (1)
IAFF Local 3080 Metro-Broward Professional Firefighters
OTHER INFORMATION
Florida Family Action 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
Candidate completed the Freedom Voter Guide questionnaire.
Candidate forum. League of Women Voters Broward County. 20 Jul 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I do not believe elective abortion should be allowed under any circumstances. I believe that every human life begins at conception and has inherent value and dignity that deserve legal protection. My position is rooted in the principle that all life is worthy of protection, regardless of the circumstances surrounding conception or pregnancy.
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.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support a sustainable approach to minimum wage. Entry-level jobs should provide a pathway to gain experience and build a career, not create economic conditions that make it difficult for businesses to survive or consumers to afford services.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1.Eliminate duplication of services. 2.Modernize government operations and technology. 3.Prioritize outcomes over bureaucracy.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me, “separation of church and state” means the government should not establish, control, or regulate religious institutions, and individuals should be free to practice their faith without government interference.
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.
I align closer that the healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the United States’ relationship with Israel is important. Israel is one of our strongest allies in the Middle East and a strategic partner in promoting stability, security, intelligence sharing, and democratic values in the region. I also believe the relationship is significant from a biblical perspective, as Israel holds deep historical and spiritual importance to many Americans, including myself.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins and offer salvation to all who believe in Him. My faith is the foundation of my life, and the Bible serves as my moral compass and value system. It guides how I lead, serve others, make decisions, and approach my responsibilities with integrity, humility, and compassion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Neutral
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy is the most reliable long-term energy source to meet growing electricity demand because it provides consistent baseload power 24 hours a day.
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?
Conservative
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect the public, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that those who commit crimes are held appropriately accountable. Individuals who violate the law should be afforded due process, and when found guilty, they should face consequences that are proportionate to their actions.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not believe additional restrictions on lawful gun ownership are necessary to protect public safety. The focus should be on enforcing the laws already in place, prosecuting violent criminals, addressing mental health challenges, and preventing firearms from falling into the hands of those who are legally prohibited from possessing them.
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