Ted Japp

Non-Partisan | Nebraska

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ted Japp


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

Member of the Legislature, Dist. 16


Incumbent

No


Links

Ted Japp websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, Doctor of Chiropractic

WORK & MILITARY

Thirty-three years small business private practice, Doctor of Chiropractic

AFFILIATIONS

Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association

Lions Club, Past President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Papio Natural Resources District Board Member, 2016-2024

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (3)

Dave Heineman

Ben Hansen

Mike Flood

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Congressman Adrian Smith

Congressman Mike Flood

State Senator Ben Hansen

Former State Senator Lydia Brasch

Former State Senator Mick Mines

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2016)


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?

None

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.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

These two entities can operate without the other one interfering with their basic purpose and mission.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Yes. Israel is the only true democracy in that region of the world. The Bible also says God will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you, referring to Abraham’s descendants (Israel).


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.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

An employee should be paid whatever value they bring to the market.

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.

Audit Medicaid in every state. Audit Medicare in every state. Audit and review all non-government organizations (NGOs).


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.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To incarcerate the violent offenders. To rehabilitate as many offenders as possible.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Parents also have this responsibility.

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?

Firearms need to be kept out of the hands of criminals and those with dangerous mental health conditions.


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


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.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe the words of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. Salvation is only available through faith in Jesus Christ (the Son of God) through His death, burial, and resurrection. By grace are ye saved through faith.


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?

Natural gas and nuclear energy

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