John R. Bradford III
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John R. Bradford III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 8
Incumbent
No
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, St. Mark's Catholic Church
Member, Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Board Member, Volunteer & Contributor
NARPM, Former Board Member & Member, Hornet's Nest Republican Men's Club
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NC House of Representatives, 8
Town of Cornelius Commissioner, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
National Association of Home Builders
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
NC Speaker of the House - Tim Moore
Representative Kristin Baker - Cabarrus County
Representative Wayne Sasser - Stanley & Montgomery Counties
NC House of Representatives Majority Leader - John Bell
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (18)
Brad Knott John Bradford Knott (2023)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2023)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Tariq Scott Bokhari Committee (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (48)
Dennis Riddell (2023)
John Aneralla (2023)
Karen Bentley (2023)
Brenden Jones (2022)
Chris Carney (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
This article discusses John Bradford's views on abortion, as covered in a recent GOP debate.
John Bradford voted in favor of repealing HB2, the "bathroom bill."
This article from 2022 discusses John Bradford's views during the 2022 campaign, and his work as the only GOP state legislator in Mecklenburg.
John Bradford's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
8th District Congressional Candidates John Bradford and Don Brown debate their different positions on a a federal "Heartbeat Bill" to protect life.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, endangerment of life to the mother and incest.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The federal government should have no role; this is an issue for the states as set forth by the Supreme Court, and there should also be no taxpayer-funded abortions.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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 unincumbered.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C. Securing our own border should be our number one priority for national security. We also need to continue to stand with the State of Israel to stop Hamas terrorists, remove them from power and release all hostages.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I supported and voted for legislation in the NC House of Representatives that prevents farmland grabs by foreign countries such as China.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is our ally. Hamas’ terror capabilities must be destroyed, removed from power and all hostages released.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
We need to restore respect for those who choose to serve our country and provide better pay and training. The world is a dangerous place. The men and women who serve on the front line of defense for our country are heroes who should be honored and NOT disrespected.
HEALTHCARE
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 individual’s and their Constitutional rights as Americans.
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. Allow individuals to choose their own providers and create tax-advantage HSAs. Create pathways for more competition in healthcare services and pharma to help drive pricing down so it is more affordable for patients.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
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.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We need to finish building the wall to secure our southern border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We need to secure our border as our number one priority. We already have laws in place to allow immigrants to become US Citizens but we need to enforce these laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I voted to override the Governor's veto of the "Parents' Bill of Rights" legislation. I was a primary bill sponsor of the "Charter School Omnibus" bill in which I also voted to override the Governor's veto. I was also a co-sponsor of the "Choose Your School, Choose Your Future" legislation to give parents school choice.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Parents should always be in control of their children's education.
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?
I have an "A" rating with the NRA and I am a strong defender of the 2nd Amendment.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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
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."
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
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
As a member of the Catholic church, I support the Catholic church's position that marriage covenant is a relationship between husband and wife, a permanent union of persons, capable of knowing and loving each other and God.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
As a legislator in the NC House of Representatives I voted to support Voter ID in North Carolina to make sure we have voter integrity throughout our great state.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Never. Such a change would give all the election power to urban cities across America. This can never happen and I will fight to stop any such efforts.
EQUALITY
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
As a legislator in the NC House of Representatives, I was a co-sponsor of the “Fairness in Women's Sports Act” which prohibits biological males from participating in female sports in middle school, high school and colleges/universities. I also voted to override the Governor’s veto of this bill ensuring it would become law.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The United States needs to re-establish its energy independence so we are not reliant on foreign countries for oil and natural gas. We need to remove regulatory burdens for expanding traditional energy options including nuclear.
