
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
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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