Jonathan Brown

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Jonathan Brown

Republican Party

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Birthplace

Grove, Okla.

Religion

Presbytarian

Profession

Advocate

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Jonathan Brown (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District. He was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on May 7, 2024.

Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jonathan Brown was born in Grove, Oklahoma. He attended Ball State University. His career experience includes working as an advocate and in finance and legal studies.

Elections

2024

See also: Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 5

Incumbent Victoria Spartz defeated Deborah A. Pickett, Robby Slaughter, and Lauri Shillings in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Spartz (R)	56.6	203,293
		Deborah A. Pickett (D)	38.0	136,554
		Robby Slaughter (Independent)	2.7	9,790
		Lauri Shillings (L)	2.7	9,567

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 359,204
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5

Deborah A. Pickett defeated Ryan Pfenninger in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah A. Pickett	59.5	11,858
		Ryan Pfenninger	40.5	8,082

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,940
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeremy Lee Edom (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Spartz	39.1	31,674
		Chuck Goodrich	33.2	26,865
		Max Engling	9.7	7,841
		Raju Chinthala	7.1	5,742
		Mark Hurt	5.5	4,431
	Submit photo	Larry L. Savage Jr.	1.9	1,569
		Matthew Peiffer	1.7	1,379
		Patrick Malayter	1.0	800
		Lonnie Powell	0.9	729

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,030
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Scott King (R)
• Scott Goad (R)
• Rodney Cummings (R)
• Jonathan Brown (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Brown in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Jonathan Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My Name is Jonathan Brown, I practically grew up in Anderson Indiana though I was born in Grove Oklahoma. Im the Grandson of a Navy Veteran who also retired from the former Delco. My brother served in the middle east and retired with an honorable discharge from the United States Army. I grew up where poverty is rich because of whats in our heart, putting each other and our Country first. I understand what it's like to struggle every day and the American people are my first Priority. Improving our education and creating local jobs are a grand start. I also plan to work on local infrastructure and building a better and more unified district.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education
• Unification
• Border control

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My public interests include The United States Economy, our crisis at our southern border to strengthen our global interests, the illegal drug epidemic and the American Education system.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my Mother, she is a strong, caring, loving, and independent Woman who has never doubted me and has always lifted me up out of my ashes, a survivor of lung Cancer, a wild child she was who grew up a hippie and has traveled at least 49 of these great US States. Born in 1963 she lived during some wild and invigorating times, after losing her mother at 15 to lung cancer she followed a different path in life but never strayed from who she is.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I wouldn't necessarily say that I have a specific book essay or film that would help people understand my political philosophy it's quite old school and major traditional with the use of modern times something that helps me think legally and justifiably would be to read John grisham.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official must know how to remain persistent have agitation but at the same time maintain a level head. I believe an elected official must also contain a certain level of dominance with a voice filled with power and a demand of respect from foreign leadership. If you're going to be a us selected official you also need the mindset and level-headedness to hold the reins of your position at times all by yourself like a grown up.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

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What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event i can remember is the tropical storm and Hurricane that hit the Gulf specifically Corpus Christi Texas and near areas in i believe 1999. The flood waters ran down our streets the wind damage upended tons of people's property. My Aunts car was picked up from one end of the parking lot where she worked and carried by flood waters, i must have been I dont know maybe 4 years of age. A 2nd would be 911, I was watching dora on our television and eating frootloops cereal when the news flashed over I sat there with family and watched as the 2nd plane hit and as both towers took their last rein in New York.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was a welder position at Steel Mart located in elwood Indiana, i held that job until i stepped away due to contracting Covid-19.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US House of Representatives allows representatives from each and every district and state to come together as one nation and speak amongst each other to determine how we are to handle conflict law legislation and other important leading tasks such as economic infrastructure and deterioration of global economics and how we can work together amongst each and every individual office to combat all of these negative things.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't believe that it is beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics I do believe it is very imperative and important that they have some type of understanding that they understand how policy works what can and cannot be done what should and should not be done and that are the forefront of our nation's capital is the people.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I believe the United States greatest challenges over the next decade are our falling and failing economy, our border crisis that is running illegal immigrants and paraphernalia directly into our backyards, and possibly creating too many bills that over restrict born right US citizens. Were too focused on what the LGBTQ+ community does amongst one another and not worried enough about struggling American Families, that are starving and homeless, not to forget our Veterans that are living in tents and homeless that deserve high honor for what they sacrificed for those who wouldn't do the same.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I do believe that two years is the right term length for Representatives.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe 2 years per term in office are adequate for a US Congressperson, I do also believe that the current term limits are appropriate for the seat position as well.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Well there are several representatives from the past that I would like to represent myself or model myself off of the problem is finding a good mixture between each and every one of them as an example finding mixtures for previous presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and John Kennedy. I'd like to focus on my career being less like Joe Biden and Richard Nixon more detrimental to the American people more in depth with our way of life more in depth with freedom and equality.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

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Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe that compromise would only be acceptable in the case that it's in the best interest of the people after all we are a government of the people by the people and for the people we shouldn't be sitting behind our desks and our Chambers making our decisions we should be focusing on what is in the best possible positions for the American people.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

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How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

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What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)