James T. ‘Jim’ Marter: 2024 candidate for U.S. House 14th District representative

Bio

Party: Republican

Office Sought: U.S. House 14th District

City: Oswego

Age: 61

Occupation: Professional software consultant

Previous offices held: 2024 Presidential Delegate, Donald J. Trump, 14th Congressional District; Current Oswego Library District Board Trustee (2021-25); Elected (3 times) Kendall County Republican Chairman; RCCA (Rep. County Chairman’s Association, Regional VP for Collar Counties); Deputy on GOP State Central Committee for Illinois 14th District (2022); Illinois 2020 14th District Presidential Elector; Illinois Conservative Union — former Advisory Board Member.

What must be done to achieve a consistent national policy on immigration, not just in terms of what such a policy should be but also in terms of getting a policy through the Senate?

STOP the INVASION & SECURE the BORDER! I support the constitutional immigration process. 1. Build /Finish the wall 2. Enforce existing Immigration law. 3. No DACA and No Amnesty 4. End LBJ's Chain migration immigration. 5. End the practice of birthright citizenship for illegal aliens and foreign visitors. 6. Enforce the Border, deport illegal immigrant when detained. End catch-and-release. Require law enforcement to report 7. End sanctuary cities, States 8. Enforce the law against employers breaking it 9. Cap/reduce all Immigration. Individuals seeking to become an American citizen who LOVE America and FREEDOM, who possess, drive, skill, and ability to prosper, on a limited number basis capped at levels that protect American citizens interest first, and only those who are legitimate in eminent danger and meet the full legal requirements for refugee and Asylum status.

Do you believe the nation's election system and those of the individual states are secure and fair? If not, what must be done to improve them?

There are serious problems with our election systems and election fraud where cheating by Democrats is historically rampant. We need election integrity to restore the public trust! Transparency and accountability are vital, there is much to be done to stop fraudulent voting and the dis-enfranchisement of legal American citizen voters.

End the extreme Gerrymandering where partisan politicians draw maps to pick voters versus fair maps where we the people choose our representatives. ILLIINOIS democrats have stolen the Representation in the US HOUSE where Republicans have only 17.6% or 3 of 17 the Representatives in Congress, recent Statewide Election Republican candidates received 45% of the vote, approx. 27% stolen representation of the people of Illinois.

40 days of voting and ballot harvesting create opportunities for the Democrat machine to collect and alter ballots and leverage illegal coercing of voters.

Must have secure voter identification with proof of citizenship

What responsibilities does the United States have toward achieving peace in the Middle East? Do you support a two-state solution?

I support Israel our ally and fully support them and the elimination of the terrorist organization Hamas.

Hamas and the PLO have proven to be untrustworthy and rejected the two-state solution, and only want to eliminate Israel. They attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and committed evil hideous acts against innocent young people, the elderly, raped women, beheaded babies, they committed mass human atrocities. There can be no negotiation with a terrorist organization, and one also supported by the Terrorist State of Iran.

Do you think the United States is providing adequate support for Ukraine? Should the U.S. support Ukraine’s efforts to join NATO?

I don’t support any more funding of the war in Ukraine; we must end American Taxpayer dollars going to endless wars. Neither Ukraine nor Russia are allies, there are bad actors on both sides, both countries have dubious elections, with results controlled by the people in power. We should divert foreign aid funds to finishing the Border wall, and Border security and safety here at home in America

How do you perceive the financial health of Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid? To the degree you may see problems with these programs, what should be done about them?

Not a single program in Washington is financially sound. Social Security & Medicare, working class Americans have paid into these programs all their lives, we need to protect Americans who rely on it, but reform is essential, or these programs will fail future generations. I do not support taxing Social Security as income, the SS tax should be ended. I don't NOT support increasing the age of SS receipts and watering down benefits.

As it is operated currently, social security is a PONZI scheme, which if any Financial Services firm offered it as a product and sold it to their customers, they would be summarily ARRESTED!

Our Federal Government should not be stealing from our own citizens. We need to act to ensure programs our seniors rely upon are sound financial instruments that are secure from the general fund raids by Congress and are self-sustaining in terms of investments.

We must cut Waste, Fraud, and Abuse from the federal budget and focusing on the important programs.

How do you assess the state of the national economy? What should be done to make it stronger or more stable?

The economy is weak and unstable, job losses, market crashing, BIDEN/HARRIS inflation has been fueled by the outrageous spending spree Congress has been on, which has put the inflation-TAX burden on the American Worker. Rep. Underwood and her Democrat comrades supporting the Biden/Harris budgets, out-of-control spending in Washington, plus the shuttering of our energy sector. My plan is simple: Set our economy on a firm foundation of growth. Dismantle the Biden policies that have robbed us of our energy independence and bring American energy back and stop the policies fueling inflation. Protect our rights and Freedoms: Secure our border, protect our votes, individual liberty, and medical choice from the assault of mandates, and protect parents’ rights for their children in our schools. Stop out-of-control spending. In Congress, I will be relentless in my efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, end government waste, fraud, abuse, and work to balance the budget.

What personal qualifications do you bring that would make you an effective congressional representative in dealing with the issues the country will face in the next two years?

I love America and our freedoms. We need to defend and preserve them for future generations. Much of what our government does stands in the way of a prosperous and free future. In Congress, I will fight for your God-given rights and be relentless at cutting the size and scope of the federal government. With the right policies and unwavering commitment, we can unleash the economy, secure our nation, and advance the American Dream. I will leverage my 35 years of Business, Industrial and Manufacturing experience including dealing with State, Federal and International regulations, as well as many decades of my service to local youth organizations and 9 years of political leadership experience to navigate the effects of good and bad public policies. I’m in the race for the same reasons that matter to you, to protect LIFE, LIBERTY, and the Pursuit of Happiness. These are the foundation of our American principles! I will defend our values, to SAVE America and the America Dream.