Janet Weninger
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Janet Weninger
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 13
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, BA, -1998
WORK & MILITARY
AZ Sandwich Shops, Inc, Owner, 1999-2026
Born Again Vintage, Owner, 2020-2021
Savvy Boutique, Owner, 2009-2012
AFFILIATIONS
Childhelp, Volunteer Coordinator, 2012-2019
Crusaders of Love, Founder, 2019-2025
Hope & a Future, Board Member, 2025-
Starbright Foundation, Board Member, 2013-2015
Shared Hope Int, Ambassador of Hope, 2012-2022
Warrior Notes Ministry, Fellowship Host, 2020-2026
Little Chapel, Member, 2014-
Chandler Republican Women, member, 2025-
Arizona Republican Party, Precinct Committeeman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Arizona Freedom Club PAC
OTHER (2)
*Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC
NicoPac
OTHER INFORMATION
April 2026: Participated in the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce candidate interviews.
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
It is not the responsibility of the Taxpayers to pay for someone else to take the life of their unborn baby.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe every human life has inherent value and purpose. Abortion should only be permitted when the mother’s life is in danger or when the fetus is no longer alive in the womb. If abortion remains legal, I do not support allowing it after a heartbeat is detected. I believe we must protect both mothers and unborn children.
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.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support growing wages through economic opportunity, workforce development, and a strong business climate, rather than excessive government mandates that can hurt small businesses and reduce jobs.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and private property rights are foundational to economic freedom, innovation, and opportunity.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
My priorities are eliminating unnecessary regulations and duplicate programs, increasing transparency and audits of government spending, protecting balanced budgets, reducing wasteful special interest spending, and streamlining permitting and licensing processes. Government should focus on core responsibilities like public safety, infrastructure, education, child protection, and water security while operating more efficiently and responsibly for taxpayers.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Separation of church and state” means the government should not establish or control a religion, and individuals should be free to practice their faith without government interference. It protects both religious liberty and freedom of conscience. I do not believe it means faith should be removed from public life or that people of faith must leave their values behind when serving in government. Our rights come from God, and people should be free to live and lead according to their beliefs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in both human dignity and constitutional freedoms. Public commerce should be fair and respectful, but the government must also protect freedom of conscience, religious liberty, free speech, and private property rights. These issues require careful balance, not hostility toward people.
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 — We do not need to add more taxpayer-funded healthcare programs, but we should work to reduce unnecessary spending, fraud, and waste within existing programs while preserving Medicaid and Medicare for seniors, vulnerable populations, and those who truly need assistance. We should also encourage affordability, transparency, competition, and innovation in healthcare to improve access and outcomes.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I support protecting patient privacy and limiting unnecessary government collection of personal medical information.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party presents significant military, cybersecurity, intellectual property, supply chain, and economic concerns for the United States and our allies. America must protect national security, strengthen domestic manufacturing and innovation, defend critical infrastructure, and reduce dependence on hostile foreign adversaries.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is one of America’s strongest democratic allies in the Middle East and an important partner in national security, intelligence sharing, technology, trade, and regional stability. The relationship is important because our nations share many common values, including democracy, religious liberty, and the rule of law. I also believe Israel has a historic and biblical significance, and America should stand with our allies against terrorism and threats to peace and stability in the region.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I support legal immigration and compassionate solutions, but I do not support sanctuary city policies that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement or undermine public safety and the rule of law. We should secure the border, stop human trafficking and fentanyl trafficking, and create lawful, orderly immigration processes that protect both communities and human dignity.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
I support returning more control over education to states, local communities, parents, and teachers who better understand the needs of their students.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
American education should be guided by the interests, values, and security of the United States, not influenced by foreign governments. We must protect academic integrity, national security, intellectual property, and ensure transparency regarding foreign funding and influence within educational institutions.
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.
Strongly 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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My life is fully submitted to the Lord Jesus. I was taught by the Holy Spirit and transformed by the renewing of my mind through the Word of God. God’s Word is the highest authority and absolute truth that will never change or fail those who fully believe in it. The Lord told me that only one thing has the power to destroy evil completely, and that is LOVE. From that revelation of the love of Christ’s sacrifice, I began a new pathway to live as one who is alive by the power of God and not my own strength or reasoning. I love others and show mercy to others because I have received those things first from the Lord and I give grace because I receive His grace daily to fulfill the work He has for me to do. We are here to help and not to harm.
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.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Without any mandates, I believe America and Arizona should pursue a balanced, reliable, and affordable energy strategy that includes natural gas, nuclear energy, and responsible development of renewable energy sources.
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
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 is to maintain public order, ensure justice, and uphold the rule of law.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Children are the responsibility of the entire community. We must do our part to ensure they are safe from the vile and profane.
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 support the Second Amendment and the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for self-defense, hunting, sport, and protection. There are already restrictions in place that restrict ownership by felons and dangerous people.
