
John Jose
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Jose
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 14A
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
US Navy A School, Meridian MS, Cert Personnel, 1987-1987
American Production Inv Control (APICS), MN, C.P.M, 1999-2000
WORK & MILITARY
United States Navy, Personnelman, 1986-1994
FCF, Ordained Clergy, 2001-2026
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
AFFILIATIONS
Joy Christian Center, Pastor, 2001-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NONE
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Representatives 14A, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Republican Party of Senate District 14
OTHER (1)
Republican Liberty Caucus of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Endorsed Republican Candidate for House Seat 14A
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 Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I do not support ending the life of an unborn child for reasons of convenience. In situations where the mother's life is in danger, I believe the mother and father must work with their medical professionals to make the wisest and most informed decision possible under those difficult circumstances.
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.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Should be fair but also consider age, job type.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Stop prosecute and recover MN FRAUD; Zero based budgeting; Elimination of programs never meant to be run by tax payer dollars.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government shall not establish or interfere with freedom of religion and worship.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly 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.
The 9 scariest words in the English language "I'm from the Government and I'm here to help" R.R.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
I do not want anyone keeping and storing your personal data without individuals knowledge and consent.
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 every nation is important. Israel is a key player in the middle east.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. The Bible is my primary source of guidance in this life.
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?
We should utilize as many sources as we can including renewables, as well other important sources such as nuclear and clean coal.
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?
Deterrent and justice for the victims.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
PARENTS have the PRIMARY responsibility - but we can have well thought out legislation as well.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
Our constitution is more than sufficient.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Our constitution is more than sufficient.
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