John Sims

Strongly Agree

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death. Limited exceptions may exist where permitted by the Constitution and established law, including lawfully imposed death sentences following criminal convictions for heinous crimes, acts of self-defense, and other clearly established, historically accepted legal norms, provided they include due process and strict safeguards.

Agree

I agree that human embryos created through artificial methods should be protected from purposeful destruction, as human life has inherent value and should not be treated as disposable. However, I support narrowly defined and strictly regulated exceptions for medical research aimed at saving lives or treating serious disease, and only when no ethically comparable alternatives exist.

Elective abortion should be limited to exceptional circumstances, including when a pregnancy has a significant likelihood of non-viability, when severe disabilities would profoundly impact quality of life, when the primary caregiver is legally adjudicated as mentally disabled, or in cases of rape or incest. Any such exceptions should be narrowly defined, medically verified, and subject to appropriate legal safeguards.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose taxpayer funding for elective abortions and for organizations that function primarily as abortion providers. Public funds should not subsidize abortion services and should instead support community health centers, prenatal care, adoption services, and maternal health programs that do not perform or promote elective abortions.

Strongly Agree

I support enforcing existing federal law, including the Comstock Act, as written and interpreted by the courts. Laws enacted by Congress should not be selectively ignored. Any changes to abortion policy or drug distribution should occur through the legislative process, not executive non-enforcement.

Strongly Disagree

I disagree. Individuals and businesses should not be compelled by the government to provide services that violate their moral or religious beliefs, so long as refusals are not based on historically protected classes. Protecting freedom of conscience and religious liberty is a core constitutional principle in a free society.

Separation of church and state exists to prevent government control over religion, not to eliminate religious belief from public life. The state should neither establish a religion nor interfere with the free exercise of faith, while protecting individual liberty and equal protection under the law. Government must also ensure that no religious law is imposed on others through civil authority.

The United States should not intervene everywhere freedom is threatened, but should selectively support nations working to build democracy and resist tyranny where our interests and values align. America has done more to advance individual rights and liberty than any nation in history, and we should continue to lead by promoting our principles through diplomacy, economic strength, and, when necessary, carefully limited action.

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States, and must be confronted with strength, strategic clarity, and sustained deterrence.

Yes. The United States’ relationship with Israel is important because Israel is a stable democratic ally in a volatile region, a key partner in intelligence and security, and a shared defender of individual rights and the rule of law. The alliance strengthens U.S. national security, deters regional threats, and promotes stability in the Middle East.

Agree

Terrorism of any kind is a threat to U.S. national security. The United States must remain vigilant, secure its borders, and aggressively combat extremist violence wherever it originates, while respecting constitutional rights and distinguishing between peaceful individuals and violent actors.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available as a safety net for the elderly, disabled, and those who are truly indigent. However, taxpayer-funded healthcare should be limited to these populations, not expanded into universal or open-ended programs. Healthcare should primarily operate through private markets, with public assistance reserved for those who genuinely cannot provide for themselves.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose government databases tracking individuals’ medical illnesses, as they threaten privacy and invite overreach. However, targeted assistance should be available for individuals with chronic or costly health conditions, using anonymized data and voluntary programs that protect personal rights while ensuring those in genuine need receive support.

Strongly Agree

I strongly support robust property rights and legal protections. Secure ownership and the freedom to use, transfer, and invest in private property are essential to economic freedom, individual liberty, and long-term prosperity. I also support eminent domain reform to prevent municipalities from seizing property for speculative economic gain or unfunded projects, especially when property is taken for “public use” and left undeveloped or converted into passive uses without accountability.

Strongly Disagree

I support a flat federal tax system that is simple, transparent, and fair. Treating all income equally reduces complexity and loopholes, encourages work and investment, and limits the government’s ability to pick winners and losers. Every exemption and deduction should be closely scrutinized, and each line of the tax code reevaluated to ensure fairness, efficiency, and accountability.

Strongly Agree

I believe the federal government is rife with waste, fraud, and abuse, particularly within large, opaque programs such as foreign aid and discretionary grant agencies. Programs shoulf require stronger oversight, transparency, and accountability to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively and in the national interest.

To eliminate government waste, Congress should enforce strict audits and oversight, require sunset and reauthorization of federal programs, and cut redundant or ineffective spending, especially in poorly monitored grant and foreign aid programs. Strong whistleblower protections, recovery of misspent funds, and results-based budgeting are essential to protect taxpayers.

The United States should allow immigration that is legal, orderly, and in the national interest. Immigrants should be admitted through established legal processes based on factors such as skills, employment opportunities, family reunification, humanitarian need, and the ability to support themselves. Border security and enforcement of immigration laws are essential, and unlawful entry should not be rewarded. Compassion should be paired with accountability and respect for U.S. sovereignty.

Strongly Disagree

I oppose sanctuary cities that shield undocumented individuals from federal immigration law. Local governments should not attempt to circumvent or nullify duly enacted federal law, as doing so sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the rule of law. The Department of Justice should enforce compliance, including prosecuting violations and withholding funding from municipalities or nonprofits that knowingly defy federal law.

Agree

The mission of the United States Department of Education has become obsolete. Education should be returned to states and local communities. Student aid programs like Pell Grants and federal financial aid can be more efficiently administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, while civil rights enforcement should remain the responsibility of the Department of Justice. Eliminating the Department would reduce bureaucracy while preserving essential functions.

Strongly Agree

I believe foreign government funding of education creates the ability to influence curriculum and undermine American values through ideological indoctrination. Education in the United States should reflect American principles, civic traditions, and democratic norms, free from foreign state influence or control.

Strongly Agree

The government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation online, just as it does in the physical world. Existing safeguards have not kept pace with digital threats. Government should do a better job shutting down pornographic websites that expose minors and enact laws requiring social media platforms to actively prevent, monitor, and report exploitation, while holding violators accountable.

The Constitution protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, and law-abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of criminals. Public safety is best served by enforcing existing laws, keeping firearms out of the hands of violent offenders and the severely mentally ill through due process, improving background check accuracy, and aggressively prosecuting gun crimes—rather than imposing broad restrictions on lawful ownership.

Absolutely Not!

Absolutely Not!

Conservative

I describe myself as a constitutional conservative. I support limited government, free enterprise, strong national defense, the rule of law, and individual liberty. My views emphasize personal responsibility, respect for religious freedom, protection of life, and preserving traditional values while maintaining a strong, sovereign United States at home and abroad.

Strongly Agree

I believe attempts to medically or socially transition minors constitute child endangerment and should be prohibited. Children lack the maturity to consent to irreversible decisions, and such interventions depart from long-standing medical and social norms. Public policy should prioritize child protection, evidence-based care, and psychological support rather than affirming or encouraging gender transition in minors.

Agree

I believe marriage is a God-ordained, sacred, and legal union between one man and one woman, rooted in longstanding religious and historical tradition. While courts have altered this definition in civil law, protecting religious freedom requires that faith communities not be compelled to accept or endorse changes that violate their beliefs. At the same time, a free society must also respect the civil rights of individuals to enter legal unions under the law.

My spiritual beliefs are rooted in faith in God, personal responsibility, and the inherent dignity of every human life. I believe traditional religions teach foundational principles of right and wrong, moral accountability, and compassion, and that these values should help guide individuals and society while respecting freedom of conscience and religious liberty for all.

Strongly Disagree

I support requiring photo identification to vote. Adults need ID for many essential activities, and elections should be afforded the same basic protections. Requiring ID helps ensure election integrity, public confidence, and fairness while still allowing reasonable access to obtain identification.

Strongly Agree

I believe women and girls deserve fairness, safety, and privacy in sports and sex-segregated spaces. Allowing biological males into women’s sports or private spaces undermines these core values and erodes protections hard-won by women. Respect for biological reality, equal opportunity, and human dignity are longstanding American values that should guide policy and protect women without hostility toward others.

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