

Phillip Shepard
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Phillip Shepard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 15
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Jacksonville Senior High, Jacksonville, NC, 73
Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville NC
WORK & MILITARY
Transportation Office, GS9, 36
AFFILIATIONS
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Pastor, Onslow County Parks and Recreatiion Advisory Board
Member, Southwest High School Athletic Booters, Member and Past President
Little League Baseball, Coach, Onslow County Farmers Market Advisory Board
Committee Member, UNC Education Foundation, Member
Onslow County Republican Party, Past Chairman, NRA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NC House, 10
Legislator, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US congressman
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013
100%
2022
A
2021
100%
2020
93%
2021
86%, 85% (cum.)†
2021-2022
83%
2013
|100%
2022
|A
2020
|93%
2021
|86%, 85% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|83%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-2018
40%
2019
33%, 7% (cum.)†
2017-2018
|40%
2019
|33%, 7% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*North Carolina Values Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (20)
Bill Cook (2012)
Brenden Jones (2014)
Chad Barefoot (2012)
Chris Humphrey (2018)
Chris Millis (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Conservatives for a Better North Carolina (2019)
Harry Brown (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2010)
Michael Lazzara (2019)
Pat Hurley (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life/Death of mother, Rape/Incest
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Back to heartbeat
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
Yes
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Disagree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Fair tac
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
State should not dictate to churches their beliefs or policy.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Agree
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
None
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian & believe my values, character & morals are shaped by The word of God. These beliefs shape who I am & the decisions I make.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Only absentee voting. No mail in ballots or ballot boxes.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It could be.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To pass laws that are needed for people to live in a free society without being dictated to or infringing on our constitutional rights
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Strong Christian & constitutional conservative.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very little
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
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