John R Bradford III
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John R Bradford III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 98
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Clemson University, Clemson, BS Engineering, 1996
University of Memphis, Memphis, Executive MBA, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
GiGi's Playhouse Down syndrome Achievement Centers, Volunteer & Contributor, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
Member & Former Board Member, St. Mark's Catholic Church, Member
Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Board Member, Volunteer & Contributor, Cornelius PARKS Commission
Former Board Member, NARPM, Former Board Member & Member
Hornet's Nest Republican Men's Club, Founding Member, North Mecklenburg Republican Women
Affiliate Member, Mooresville Chamber of Commerce, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NC House of Representatives, 4
Town of Cornelius Commissioner, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
A+
2021
100%
2020
96%
2018
89%
2021
86%, 83% (cum.)â€
2022
|A+
2020
|96%
2021
|86%, 83% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
13%, 11% (cum.)â€
2017-2018
0%
2017-18
|13%, 11% (cum.)â€
2017-2018
|0%
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
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
NC Chamber of Commerce
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2016)
Dan Forest (2014)
Daniel (Dan) Bishop (2019)
Gregory F. Murphy (2019)
Jeff Tarte (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (37)
Allen McNeill (2016)
Clayton Sasser (2020)
Dana Bumgardner (2016)
Daniel (Dan) Bishop (2019)
Dean Arp (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In circumstances of rape, incest or when the mother’s health is in jeopardy.
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?
See answers above. Additionally, abortions should not be allowed due to race or gender discrimination or when the baby has tested positive for Down syndrome.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
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.
Strongly Agree
Government should remove and reduce burdensome regulations to help create more jobs. Government should get out of way of business and, instead, empower the private sector. This way the the private sector can create new jobs which will ultimately help limit big government and its overreach.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Continue our efforts of tax reform and reduction to allow working families to keep more money. Individuals can decide how to spend their hard-earned money much better than big government.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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?
Government should never be able to close churches except if the physical church building presents a health or safety issue such as structural integrity, habitability issues like no running water for bathroom sanitation, etc.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The state should recognize the freedom of religion and protect churches. The state should remain neutral on religion and not show favor to any one specific religion. The separation between church and state should provide churches protection from government bias and interference and allow them to operate unencumbered.
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 - We need a fair and balanced healthcare system just like before the ACS or "Obamacare."
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government has an obligation to develop vaccines and distribute them for the overall healthcare, quality and safety of society. The process to decide on taking a vaccine rest with individuals and their Constitutional rights as Americans.
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?
Every parent should always have full access to the curriculum and have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never. Parents should always have the right to speak at a school board meeting within the allotted public comment portion of the Board agenda. School boards should always provide ample time for any and all public comments from any citizen that shows up to speak.
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.
Neutral
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 God and that one day I will be at his side in heaven. I believe that the power of prayer can help not only help me navigate good and challenging times but it can help others, too.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We need voter ID laws to make sure that every person who casts their vote is, in fact, his/her true identity.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not believe there is a race-related domestic security issue in the United States. We have criminal laws in place to protect us against those that choose to perform acts of terrorism.
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?
The preamble of our Constitution says it best: “..to establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
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).
Civitas Ranking 2021; Number 1 Raking (https://www.civitasaction.org/fullranking.php?session=2021) NC Chamber of Commerce Jobs Champion (https://ncchamber.com/ncs-jobs-champions/)
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?
? Champion of tax reform to allow working families to keep more money. ? Reform NC regulations to help businesses solve the supply-chain issues that are helping to drive inflationary costs for consumers. ? Supported legislation to keep our schools safe with over $400M in funding for safety improvements. ? Establish a task force of mental health care providers to retool state services to allow for early detection and treatment of at-risk children. ? Strong promoter of better pay for NC teachers. ? Voted for teacher pay raises every single year of elected service. ? Establish teacher performance bonuses for longevity as well as working to help low-performing schools. ? Strong supporter of our active military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders. ? Advocate for IDD such as Autism and Down syndrome.
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 Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Second amendment rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. We can reduce gun violence in America by addressing mental health with programs that provide early detection and early intervention.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
