Pat B Hurley

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile*

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

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 70


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Pat B Hurley phones
Pat B Hurley email
Facebook

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

General Assembly, NC House Representative, 15

AFFILIATIONS

Asheboro Friends Meeting, Elder, Asst. Clerk Monthly Meeting,, Randolph Rotary

Member, NC Republican Party, 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

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (69)

Allen McNeill (2014)

Bill Cook (2012)

Bob Steinburg (2014)

Brenden Jones (2018)

Bryan Holloway (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)

Allen McNeill (2014)

Buck Newton (2016)

Committee to Elect Republican Women (2020)

Dave Craven (2015)

Dean Arp (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Democratic Women's Groups (2009)

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 (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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?

I think we should have a caucus decision on this so the bill would pass.

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.

Neutral

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I think NC Legislators have made many positive changes already.

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?

Separate


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.

C

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

Only proven vaccinations such as polio and others to keep children from being crippled or dying.


EDUCATION

States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.

Strongly 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 Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in marriage between a man and a woman. I believe in the 10 commandments and the Bible. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Sexual abstinence until marriage.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Paper ballots only. Put your signature in a data base when you register to vote and make sure it matches when you sign in to vote at the polls. Also require voter ID.


EQUALITY

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

It is definitely not good. I think it hurts people and causes harm.


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 have some kind of structure that protects our citizens and provides needed services.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Votes on bills in the House of Representatives.

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?

I did the bill in 2013 to continue to teach cursive writing and to be sure the children memorized the multiplication tables. Without basic skills and a good foundation, I feel it is difficult for students to be able to succeed. All students need caring, qualified teachers.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Neutral

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No felons/criminals should have guns, but that will happen regardless.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Neutral

The gun didn’t do the crime; a person did it. However, if the gun malfunctions, that’s a different story.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?

Yes

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