
Mario M. Kranjac
Republican | New Jersey
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mario M. Kranjac
Party
Republican
Election Year
2025
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Fordham University College of Business Administration, New York City, BS, 1987
Fordham University School of Law, New York City, JD, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Sovereign Military Order of Malta (Knights of Malta), Member, Knights of Columbus
Member, The Alliance of Guardian Angels, Board Member
Institute of World Politics, Board Member, Lavelle Fund For the Blind
Board Member, Institute of Human Ecology of Catholic University, Board Member
American Bar Association, Member, Union League of New York City
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Englewood Cliffs, Mayor, 2015-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Newt Gingrich
OTHER (1)
Ladies For America First
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Newt Gingrich
Curtis Sliwa
Ladies for America First
Republicans for National Renewal
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Make America Great Again Again (2017)
Trump Victory (2017)
Newt Gingrich (2013)
State Republican Party Organizations (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
New Jersey 101.5 article: Mario Kranjac states his open support for Moms for Liberty in the fight to protect children from perverted agendas.
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
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 reflects the western values free people cherish. It’s our most reliable ally in the region and the only functioning democracy in the region.
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 remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
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?
It should be eliminated and market forces should set compensation.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Restricting gun ownership is a slippery slope but they should be kept away from violent criminals and the mentally ill.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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 provide for the national defense, enforce borders, protect property rights, and protect our Constitutional rights.
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
I was called the "Trumpy Mayor of Englewood Cliffs" and regard myself as Forever Trump. Unlike each of my opponents, I have fixed values and beliefs that have always been consistent with the MAGA Movement.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, 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 practicing Catholic who attends weekly Mass with my wife and family. I believe that the Nicene Creed serves as the core statement of Christian faith by declaring belief in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten of the Father; and in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life. I am a Knight of Malta, Knight of Columbus and member of Legatus.
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?
Racism created by CRT, DEI, Equity, and Affirmative Action programs threatens the cultural fabric of the United States. They are Marxist ideologies that are promoted by people who want to divide us.
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
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.
A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear reactors of varying types.
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