Pat B Hurley
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pat B Hurley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 70
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Asheboro High School, Asheboro, Graduate, 1958
WORK & MILITARY
NC National Bank, Bookkeeper,teller, note dept. mgr, 10
High Point Auto Auction, Dealer Registration, 10
Greensboro Auto Auction., Dealer registration, Title Supervisor, 7
Clerk Of Superior Court, Deputy Clerk, 14
AFFILIATIONS
Asheboro Friends Meeting, Elder, Asst. Clerk Monthly Meeting, Clerk M/C, Randolph Rotary
Member, NC Republican Party, Central and Executive Committee Member
Randolph County Republican Women, Member, Randolph County Republican Party
Trustee, Meals on Wheels, Volunteer
Red Cross, Volunteer, Archdale Trinity Middle School PTA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NC House Dist. 70 Representative, 14
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013
100%
2020
100%
2018
90%
2020
89%
2019
67%, 84% (cum.)†
2013
|100%
2020
|100%
2020
|89%
2019
|67%, 84% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-2018
40%
2019
33%, 25% (cum.)†
2017-2018
|40%
2019
|33%, 25% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
North Carolina Values Coalition
OTHER (1)
*North Carolina Troopers Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (47)
Allen McNeill (2014)
Bryan Holloway (2012)
Buck Newton (2016)
College Republican National Committee (2019)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Allen McNeill (2014)
Buck Newton (2016)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2016)
Dean Arp (2014)
Dennis Riddell (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Service Employees International Union (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2016)
North Carolina Association of Educators (2008)
Service Employees International Union (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Agree
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest Rape Save the life of the mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Incest Rape Save the life of the mother
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Individuals should have the right to worship as they please without government intervention.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Individuals should have the right to worship as they please without government intervention.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I think it should be promoted by truthful advertising and education with easy access to finding out exactly what is available.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I think it should be promoted by truthful advertising and education with easy access to finding out exactly what is available.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.
Strongly Agree
State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
That’s a national question that really needs to be discussed and reformed. I don’t know all about the present immigration laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
That’s a national question that really needs to be discussed and reformed. I don’t know all about the present immigration laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Quaker, Society of Friends and believe that the Bible is God’s Holy Word. I believe in peace, working together for the good of all, truth, honesty, dependability, integrity. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Quaker, Society of Friends and believe that the Bible is God’s Holy Word. I believe in peace, working together for the good of all, truth, honesty, dependability, integrity. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
You will find that I have tried to stop alcohol from being privatized and have provided many amendments to keep so many outlets from being available, especially to our young people. I also did the “Back to Basics” law to put cursive writing and memorizing the multiplication tables back in school. It is still not being taught in some districts.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
You will find that I have tried to stop alcohol from being privatized and have provided many amendments to keep so many outlets from being available, especially to our young people. I also did the “Back to Basics” law to put cursive writing and memorizing the multiplication tables back in school. It is still not being taught in some districts.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have learned a lot from the experience that I have received as the NC House Representative for the past 14 years. I am and have been a Chair of many different committees. The experience and education that I received from my previous jobs have helped prepare me immensely for my present position.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have learned a lot from the experience that I have received as the NC House Representative for the past 14 years. I am and have been a Chair of many different committees. The experience and education that I received from my previous jobs have helped prepare me immensely for my present position.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO!
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I, respectfully, ask for your vote. I will do my best to listen to you and to represent you fairly. On Question 23, if teachers want to carry a gun and if the law allows it, I think they should be allowed to carry one, but it does create another problem unless law enforcement isn’t aware of it also.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I, respectfully, ask for your vote. I will do my best to listen to you and to represent you fairly. On Question 23, if teachers want to carry a gun and if the law allows it, I think they should be allowed to carry one, but it does create another problem unless law enforcement isn’t aware of it also.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I don’t know any.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I don’t know any.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
The Kelsey Smith Act to find someone who is missing by tracing their phone. The ENOUGH bill that would help close Sweepstakes. I’m sure some of my constituents will have good ideas about needed legislation.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
The Kelsey Smith Act to find someone who is missing by tracing their phone. The ENOUGH bill that would help close Sweepstakes. I’m sure some of my constituents will have good ideas about needed legislation.
