
Joel E. Jacob
Democrat | California
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joel E. Jacob
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Governor of California, 2026-
OTHER INFORMATION
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 Disagree
In special circumstances women and teens who need care and cannot afford care should be able to have access they can afford. At same time there must be safeguards in place to make sure there is not fraud or wasted resources
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In the case of rape incest and when mothers' life is in danger.
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.
Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
This issue is a central focus of my campaign. Heads of household must make a minimum after all taxes are taken out $50 per hour in order to live a good and happy life. I ask voters look at my record of creating jobs that pay $50 per hour or more.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Not only do I believe this to my core, my actions and history in this area speak volumes. I am the founder of CEO's Under 17 and received the highest lifetime achievement award from Students in Free Enterprise
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Create local groups that are made up of business owners to address fraud 2. These local groups will focus on finding and waste in government 3.Use the best ideas in technology that can help accomplish this goal. l
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe that government should be and remain separate from religious institutions,
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
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
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Agree
This database must remain confidential and anyone violating this information should be prosecuted.
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?
Our relationship with Israel is essential. Israel is the only true democracy in the region and is the only country we can count on to help defend our freedom.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
All cites need to protect the rights of all people who live in our great country
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
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.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that there is a spiritual connection between man and God for all humans who chose to follow Gods ways As a person of faith, I am always mindful of this
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.
Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Safe Nuclear energy plants
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?
Moderate
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?
To keep criminals from ever harming themselves or others At the same time we must put more resources into helping to correct the behavior of first-time offenders. I have worked closely with law enforcement across the state and country to achieve this goal.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
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 believe in the second amendment. Proper Gun safety must be followed, and criminal checks must be in place in order to purchase a gun. Those who have a history of mental health issues must not be allowed to own or possess a gun.
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