
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
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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