John H. Henderson

Democrat | Wisconsin

Candidate Profile

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John H. Henderson


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

Repr. to the Assembly, Dist. 31


Incumbent

No


Links

John H. Henderson websites FacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

UW MADISON, MADISON, BBA, 1968

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary Club of Elkhorn, Foundation Chair, Past President, Elkhorn Fund

Board Member/ Past President, Walworth County Food & Diaper Bank, Board Member

Elkhorn Economic Development Alliance, Board Member, Walworth County Democratic Party

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Elkhorn School Board, 1974-78 (approximately)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (6)

Sierra Club Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

National Democratic Redistricting Committee

Wisconsin Education Association Council

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)

ActBlue (2023)

Tammy Baldwin (2023)

Ann Roe (2022)

Obama for America (2013)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the pregnancy is not viable, When the life of the Mother is in jeopardy, When the decision is made between the woman and her doctor

“Women’s Right to Know” informed consent materials must include information about Abortion Pill Reversal.

Neutral

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Yes

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

When they are violating their non-profit status requirements


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.

B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

When the lack of vaccinations endangers the public


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 with caveats concerning how the Israeli government is acting with regard to the safety of the surrounding populations


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Disagree

Electronic Surveillance is more effective, more flexible and less costly


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 Disagree

Funding to non-public schools should only be done if they provide the same services as public schools such as for handicapped or special needs students


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Disagree

Parents have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Neutral

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Neutral

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 Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and believe in the Golden Rule. I believe in helping others that are less fortunate without regard to their race or religion


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Agree


EQUALITY

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.

Neutral

It depends on the situation and must be decided on a case by case

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Very much as we have been a melting pot of all races and the current effort by some to make it a "White" nation is causing racism to rise

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

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.

B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Solar


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide services that serve the greater good at reasonable cost, infrastructure, health care & disease prevention, rule of law, military security, work with other countries that are our allies,

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

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?

Liberal


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral

This would depend on the circumstances


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun registration in all cases with background checks on all transfers, Bans on hi-powered military type weapons like AR-15

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

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