John Perry Ludtke Jr.
Other | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Everett high School, Lansing, grad, 1966-1970
Lansing Community College, Lansing, pre-med, 1970-1973
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Civil Air Patrol, 2nd Lt, 1979-1985
General Motors, electronics Tech, 1970-2001
General Motors, Maintenance Supervisor, 1987-1989
AFFILIATIONS
WKAR East Lansing, volunteer, 1983-1989
General Motors Lansing, Education Training Electronics, 1991-1992
Holt Fire Dept, Holt Michigan, EMT/Fireman, 1976-1982
General Motors Lansing, EMT / volunteer medical tech, 1982-1992
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Michigan State Attorney General, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donna Brandenberg
Robert Cowper
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Andy Shaver (2024)
Tom Barrett (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate is running as a member of the U.S. Taxpayer's Party in the 2026 Michigan General Election.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Mother's health- Doctors advisement
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
When it comes to the very personal decision that a women and her husband must make with the consultation of their doctor and their religious beliefs, it is my belief that it should not be put up to a vote of anyone not directly involved.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The minimum wage started as a good intention to provide for a base starting rate for those entering the workforce, however I think it has gotten to be like a dog chasing its tail, it is now one of the reasons for hyper inflation. More research needed
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
It appears to me that the state is losing its way in protecting our rights to our "private property". The Michigan Property tax act at MCL 211.1 is being misapplied, the jurisdiction of the state does not extend to private property.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1- remove several layers of government 2- once again the issue of a part-time legislature needs to be addressed 3- our states education system is in need of a complete overhaul - bring back civics to educate the people 4- under the Michigan constitution Article 1 Section 1, the people have all the political power, enforce the Common law Grand Jury in all areas when requested. The Three branches of government are unable to police themselves.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The term "separation of church and state" means to me that the state may not regulate how the people practice their religious beliefs, the state may not tax property set aside for religion, however if anyone makes a claim that the separation issue is being used to abuse either children or adults under the guise of religion then it must be investigated.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under the separation of church and state, the state my not use its police power to in anyway interfere with the practice of personal beliefs, the proper way to deal with that situation is purely economic, don't do business with a company you don't like.
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. - I believe that we have to much regulation in the medical and healthcare field, by that I mean that European countries have less regulation in this area and have much lower costs for healthcare and medicines.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
It is not the role of government to track people, if a way is found to have a voluntary system where people can contribute their own information and ideas, then that is acceptable.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
The government does have an obligation to keep track of all international dealings.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, we have a long standing relationship with Israel, they share many of our own values and beliefs, its in our best interest to keep good relations with them.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
We are a nation of laws, when either the people or our elected public servants step outside of the laws, if needs to be addressed.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
A federal dept. to oversee the states education of our young people creates to many layers of government. The people of each state have the duty to make sure their state is doing its job.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
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.
Agree
However, if complaints are made that the parents are not providing for their children, then it is mandatory that the children be taken care of.
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.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have christian beliefs, in that I believe in God the Father, Jesus the son of God and the holy spirit guides and directs us.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need to protect our system of government, it must not be open to abuse.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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.
Disagree
There are natural causes of climate change and much research is needed, history has shown us the there is a wide variation in temperature, and weather over the past several decades.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
As our technology advances we should be open to all energy sources, and not let the state go head long in any one direction.
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?
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 criminal justice system should be ruled by the common law, in that first time small crimes should be dealt with the effect that it tries to penalize and rehabilitate, however there are people that are repeat offenders and the public needs to be protected from them.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
It may be necessary to prohibit young people from using adult online activities.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
The common law and the statutory laws as stated in our Michigan constitution at article 3 section 7 are all the laws needed.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
1 - proper training and sign off by a parent or instructor 2 - no one with a mental issue should have access to firearms
