Jason Church

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Jason Church

Republican Party

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Last election

February 18, 2020

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Jason Church (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the special Republican primary on February 18, 2020.

Biography

Church graduated from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse with a degree in political science. He served in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was injured in an IED explosion. After medically retiring from the Army, Church completed an M.A. in security studies at Georgetown University and a J.D. at Wisconsin Law School. He worked as an aide to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).

Elections

2020

See also: Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District special election, 2020

Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District special election (February 18, 2020 Republican primary)

Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District special election (February 18, 2020 Democratic primary)

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7

Tom Tiffany defeated Tricia Zunker in the special general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7 on May 12, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Tiffany (R)	57.1	109,498
		Tricia Zunker (D)	42.9	82,135

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 191,633
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Schuck (Independent)
• Dennis Frank Paulaha (Independent in the Middle Party)
• Douglas Lindee (Constitution Party)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7

Tricia Zunker defeated Lawrence Dale in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7 on February 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tricia Zunker	88.9	35,577
		Lawrence Dale	11.0	4,388
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	34

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,999
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Spencer Zimmerman (D)

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7

Tom Tiffany defeated Jason Church and Michael Opela Sr. in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 7 on February 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Tiffany	57.4	43,714
		Jason Church	42.5	32,339
	Submit photo	Michael Opela Sr. (Write-in)	0.0	18
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	29

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,100
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Campaign themes

2020

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Church's campaign website stated the following:

“	Jason Church’s Policy Positions Work With and Support President Trump I have been with President Trump since the beginning. I will work with him to keep the American economy strong and the homeland safe. Strengthen Our Military A priority of the Federal Government is the defense of our nation. The U.S. must maintain the world’s strongest military, and continue to fund, equip, and train the world’s preeminent fighting force. We no longer live in a unipolar world, and aggressiveness from countries such as China and Russia are a threat to the American way of life. We must invest in new technologies and power projection platforms to blunt this new assault. Cut Taxes and Reduce Spending Tax relief is necessary for the American economy to grow. More money in people’s pockets (whether at home, or in business) is critical for economic growth. Reforming current spending levels is necessary to ensure the health of our economy in the future. Stop Illegal Immigration My fiancé and I experience our immigration system’s flaws on a daily basis. A nation does not exist without borders and enforcing the law is paramount. America needs a wall to prohibit illegal crossings and secure the border. Congress must help President Trump in passing comprehensive immigration reform and remove incentives for illegal immigration. Abolishing sanctuary cities must be a priority as they limit the federal government from enforcing the law and incentivizes more illegal crossings. Work for Our Farmers Agriculture is the heart of Wisconsin and our district. I will support relief for farmers, making sure that our agreements open foreign markets to high quality American products. Get Access to Affordable Healthcare Patients must become the center of healthcare. Government cannot effectively administer this system. Witnessing firsthand the problems of the VA, I do not want this system extrapolated out on America. I would fight against the Medicare for All initiatives Democrats are pushing and support the reform of Medicare and Medicaid to remove the waste, fraud, and abuse within the system. We need common sense solutions such as a system that puts patients first, increases competition, allows for consumers to purchase health insurance across state lines, and expands health savings accounts. Fight for Our Veterans As a veteran, I have seen firsthand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. I will continue to fight for much needed reforms at the VA to ensure veterans get the housing, health care, and mental health support they need. Protect Our Right to Bear Arms The 2nd Amendment was created to fight against a tyrannical government, not just the simple possession of firearms. I would fight against any attempts to limit one’s right to own a gun. Regulatory Reform Federal overreach prohibits businesses and individuals from reinvesting their capital back into their respective priorities. Instead of using capital for growth, the federal government’s flagrant overreach in areas such as the environment and the workplace, increase compliance costs. This only benefits the lawyers, at the expense of American growth. Defend the Unborn I am pro-life and oppose taxpayer support of Planned Parenthood. Democrat’s current platform of cruelty is a slippery slope that continues to lessen the sanctity of life and must be adamantly opposed. Finish Fair Trade Agreements Trade is essential for American businesses, farmers, and consumers. Congress must pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. We must also support negotiations with other nations, offering a counterweight to the debt-trap diplomacy of China. Implement Congressional Term Limits Term limits force Congress to make hard decisions without calculating the long-term political repercussions to a representative or senator’s career.	”
—Jason Church

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Footnotes

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Wisconsin's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Baldwin (D)

Ronald Johnson (R)

Representatives

District 1

Bryan Steil (R)

District 2

Mark Pocan (D)

District 3

Derrick Van Orden (R)

District 4

Gwen Moore (D)

District 5

Scott Fitzgerald (R)

District 6

Glenn Grothman (R)

District 7

Tom Tiffany (R)

District 8

Tony Wied (R)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (3)