George G. Cleveland

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

George G. Cleveland


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 14


Incumbent

Yes


Links

George G. Cleveland websites
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EDUCATION

Univ of MD, College Park, BS, 1982

WORK & MILITARY

USMC, MGySgt, 25

NC State House - 10th term, Representative, 19

AFFILIATIONS

Onslow County Republican Party, Treasurer: 1st Vice Chair; Chairman, 3d District GOP

2nd Vice Chair; 1st Vice Chair, NCGOP Executive Committee, Member

American Legion;VFW;, Life Member, American Veterans

Life Member, The Enlisted Association, Life Member

Fleet Reserve Association, Life Member, National Rifle Assoc

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

House of Representatives, 19

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

North Carolina Values Coalition

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (70)

Committee to Elect Republican Women (2023)

Jefferson Griffin (2023)

Jeffrey Elmore (2023)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (38)

Jimmy Dixon (2022)

Keith Kidwell (2022)

Rayne Brown (2022)

National Federation of Independent Business (2020)

Michael A. Lazzara (2019)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Service Employees International Union (2016)

OTHER INFORMATION

George Cleveland's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

In cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother

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

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

It is an entry wage for an individual to gain work experience

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Should religious schools which accept state funds be allowed to only admit families and students who agree to adhere to their statement of faith?

Yes


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

When the vaccine has been thoroughly proven to do what it is supposed to do and then there should be opt out provisions for individuals.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. It is the only democratic government in that area of the world. The geo political importance of Israel cannot be overstated.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree


VALUES

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent unless an emergency situation arises risking immediate death.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Agree

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian and, like many, struggle to follow the teachings of Jesus.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

Voting absentee by mail ballot should be limited to those meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1) 65 years of age or older on Election Day, 2) sick or disabled, 3) expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, or 4) confirmed to be absent from the county of registration during voting.

Agree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. Racism of some form has been around since the beginning of man kind. It is on both sides of the isle and I do not think it will ever be any different. We must continue to expose and fight racists whenever we can to minimize its influence in society.

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

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

A


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide for the public good - infrastructure, schools, etc

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

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


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?

Ensure those that have proven themselves as not deserving of the right to own weapons do not obtain firearms.

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