Jon Capps
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon Capps
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Richland Junior College, Dallas, Texas, Applied Associates / Middle Management
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, BAIS - concentration in Management and Technology
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, MBA – (20 credit hours, 4.0 GPA)
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Private First Class (PFC)
AFFILIATIONS
American Legion Post 176 (Blue Hill), Commander
National Rifle Association, Life Member
Nebraska Farm Bureau, Member
Nebraska Cattlemen, Member
Webster County Republican Party, Vice Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nebraska Legislature – District 38 (2026)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Nebraskans for Founders Values
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
See website
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2025)
Republican National Committee (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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
Taxpayer dollars should never fund abortion providers. Public resources should instead support mothers, families, adoption services, and life-affirming healthcare.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion should not be allowed. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection. Nebraska should continue protecting unborn children while strengthening support for mothers and families.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Every human life has inherent dignity and should be protected under the law from conception until natural death.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Human life should be protected regardless of the circumstances of conception.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Existing federal law should be enforced, including laws governing the interstate distribution of abortion-inducing drugs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The phrase prevents the government from establishing or controlling religion, but it does not require faith to be excluded from public life. The Constitution protects both freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No person or business should be forced by government to violate sincerely held religious beliefs. Religious liberty is a foundational constitutional right.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The CCP represents one of the most significant strategic threats facing the United States through cyber espionage, intellectual property theft, economic coercion, and military expansion.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is one of America’s closest allies and the only stable democracy in the Middle East. The U.S.–Israel alliance strengthens national security, intelligence cooperation, and regional stability.
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 additional taxpayer-funded healthcare programs are necessary. Healthcare should primarily remain a private system with targeted safety-net programs for vulnerable populations.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
Medical privacy must be protected. Government should not maintain centralized databases tracking individuals’ health conditions.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Government-mandated wage increases often harm small businesses and entry-level workers by reducing job opportunities. Wages should primarily be determined by market conditions, skills, and productivity rather than government mandates.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and strong private property rights are the foundation of economic growth, innovation, and opportunity.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Conduct regular independent audits of state agencies and programs. 2. Implement performance-based budgeting tied to measurable outcomes. 3. Eliminate duplicative regulations and unnecessary bureaucracy. 4. Modernize government IT systems to reduce administrative costs. 5. Increase transparency so taxpayers can see exactly how their money is spent.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Sanctuary policies undermine the rule of law and create public safety concerns.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Education decisions are best made by states, local communities, and parents rather than federal bureaucracies.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should not influence American educational institutions or research.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect public safety, uphold the rule of law, ensure fair due process, and hold offenders accountable.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Protecting children from online exploitation and trafficking must be a priority for lawmakers and law enforcement.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. legal system must remain grounded in the Constitution and American law.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding citizens have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Public safety is best protected by enforcing existing laws and ensuring violent criminals are prevented from obtaining firearms.
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
Parents have the fundamental right and responsibility to guide their children’s education, health decisions, and moral development.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Children experiencing gender confusion should receive compassionate counseling and support, not irreversible medical interventions.
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
Marriage between one man and one woman has historically been the foundation of family and society.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Expanding gambling increases addiction risk and can create financial harm for families and communities.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith teaches that every human life has dignity and value. I believe in the importance of family, personal responsibility, and service to others. These values guide my commitment to protecting life, defending liberty, and serving my community with integrity.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voter identification requirements are a common-sense measure that protects election integrity and strengthens public confidence in the electoral process.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Public policy should treat individuals equally under the law rather than creating race-based government programs.
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
Women and girls deserve fairness, safety, and privacy in sports and private spaces.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Environmental policy should be based on sound science and practical solutions while ensuring energy reliability and economic growth.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Reliable baseload power, such as nuclear energy and natural gas, will be essential to meeting growing electricity demand while maintaining grid stability.
