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


Links

John Jose websites John Jose emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

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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