
Mark Walker
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Walker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Piedmont Internatl. Univ, Winston-Salem, NC, B.S. Bibilical Studies, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
Lawndale Baptist Church, Worship Pastor, 2005-2013
Northside Baptist, Executive Pastor, 2006-2008
Calvary Baptist Church, Assistant Pastor, 1998-2002
Flow Automotive, Business Manager, 1991-1995
AFFILIATIONS
I-9 Sports Community, Coach, Global Outreach Missions
Team Director--, Operation Smile, Contributor
Elks Lodge, Member, Upward Bound Basketball
Coach/Mentor, Greensboro War Memorial Board, Commissioner
Greensboro Coliseum, Finance & Budget Team Member, WON Generation Missions
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. Representative - NC 6th District, 2014 - 2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2021-2022
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
100%
2017-18
100%
2019-20
100%
2015-16
100%
2020
100%
2020
100%
2020
100%
2017-2018
100%
2019-20
100%
2020
A
2020
95%, 96% (cum.)â€
2017-18
100%, 95% (cum.)â€
2020
95%
2019-20
98%, 93% (cum.)â€
2017-18
93%
2019-20
79%, 86% (cum.)â€
2015-16
80%
2019
79% (cum.)â€
2019
67% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2020
|100%
2020
|100%
2020
|100%
2017-2018
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2020
|95%, 96% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|100%, 95% (cum.)â€
2020
|95%
2019-20
|98%, 93% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|93%
2019-20
|79%, 86% (cum.)â€
2015-16
|80%
2019
|79% (cum.)â€
2019
|67% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
26%
2017-18
25%
2019-20
D
2018
D
2019-2021
17%, 20% (cum.)â€
2017-18
17%
2017-18
9%
2020
0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2017-18
7%
2017
8%, 6% (cum.)â€
2020
5%
2017
0%, 4% (cum.)â€
2019
4% (cum.)â€
2019-2020
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2017-18
0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2020
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2019
0%
2019
F
2017-18
0%
2019-20
|26%
2017-18
|25%
2019-20
|D
2018
|D
2019-2021
|17%, 20% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|17%
2020
|0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|7%
2017
|8%, 6% (cum.)â€
2020
|5%
2017
|0%, 4% (cum.)â€
2019
|4% (cum.)â€
2019-2020
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2018
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|0%, 0% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|0%
2019
|0%
2019
|F
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
US Senator Mike Lee, US Senator Markwayne Mullin
Fmr. Governor Mike Huckabee
Sheriff Travis Allen, Sheriff Terry Johnson, Sheriff Greg Seabolt, Ret. Sheriff BJ Barnes, Ret. Sheriff Robert Graves, Ret. Sheriff Tracey Carter
NC State Representative Neal Jackson, NC State Representative Brian Biggs
Dr. Ron Baity's Return America
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)
Dennis Riddell (2022)
Jon Hardister (2022)
Michelle C Bardsley (2022)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Awake Carolina (2023)
Black Conservatives Fund (2014)
Citizens for Responsible Leadership (2014)
Grass Roots North Carolina (2014)
National Right to Life Committee (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
Mark Walker's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
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
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
An elective abortion should be allowed to protect the life of the mother.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Yes, the federal govt. has a role in protecting the life of all Americans. It’s a civil rights issue.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Continuing the tax reform efforts that we began in 2017 and getting mandates off the backs of small businesses so they can flourish.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
E.S.G. and other social issues should not play a prominent role in where to invest taxpayers dollars.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state is not in the constitution.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
A private entity can require mandates. If they so desire, the government should have no interference. As far as governments are concerned, There should be no required mandates on the public masses.
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Yes, the CCCP poses serious threats to our national security.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East, and as a follower of Christ, I believe it is in our national interest to have a strong Israel.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The decline in military is due to weak policies and poor leadership being more focused on instituting, politically correct policies, and not finding the best people.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who is not a danger to others should be allowed to immigrate according to current legal requirements.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
It is clear that God’s design for marriages between one man and one woman.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a former pastor, and a follower of Jesus Christ, we are saved through faith, alone, and by the grace of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe nuclear energy is our greatest source for the future, but have no problem, utilizing all of our natural resources. America is blessed to be rich in them.
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?
Very Conservative
I am blessed to be the highest rated conservative to ever serve in US House leadership, covering a broad scope of issues from pro life, balanced budgets, and border security.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
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
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals, and in the hands of law abiding citizens.
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