Harold Geddings
Other | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Far Left
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Harold Geddings
Party
Other
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 93
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Erskine College, Due West, SC, 1999
University of South Carolina-Upstate, Spartanburg, SC, BA, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Journeyman, South Carolina Progressive Network
volunteer, South Carolina Workers Party, State co-chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House of Representatives, District 2, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (1)
Moms Demand Action
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Bernie Sanders (2020)
Green Party (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
2024 Candidate Questionnaire. Sandy Run News. 22 Apr 2024.
Candidate Interview. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowen. 29 May 2024.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When the woman chooses it.
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.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Raise it to $25/hour -- and index it to inflation
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I don't believe anyone is seriously discussing this but it's not the government's job.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
A. Medicare for all. Like every other industrialized nation on Earth has.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When public health is at risk. The CDC exists for a reason and many serious diseases had been nearly eradicated completely before disinformation spread by the anti-vax crowd went mainstream. Trust the science!
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Disagree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
No. Free Palestine!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Sure, give Border Patrol the resources and manpower it needs to curb the illegal flow of drugs and such across the border, but the xenophobic attacks and rhetoric against migrants must end as well. Give Immigration the resources it needs to process asylum requests and stop the policy of separating families as well.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Disagree
No public funds for private schools. Our public schools are underfunded, under-staffed, and under-resourced as it is.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Disagree
I hate the way this question is worded. Quit pretending these attacks on the trans* community have anything to do with "protecting children." Let people be who they are and keep the government out of it.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
This is a vaguely worded question. I believe in parental rights -- to an extent.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
Another "solution" without a problem to address. No one is seriously proposing this.
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 Disagree
Marriage is whatever those who choose to marry says it is.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is love.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Voter registration cards SHOULD BE, inasmuch as possible, photo IDs -- and the only one necessary to participate.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Agree
If we can't eliminate this antiquated system entirely, we should at least render it irrelevant. The only vote that should matter is the voice of the people.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes! I've seen it. It's real, it's systemic, and we can't move forward as a society until it's addressed.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Agree
Don't be afraid of the truth.
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.
Disagree
Your gender identity is whatever you tell me it is. It's just politeness and respect.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
D. It's one of the most urgent crises we've faced as a species.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
There's no single right answer to this, but the transition away from fossil fuel dependency must be a priority.
ABOUT YOU
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.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Even when yours isn't the same as mine.
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 Liberal
Because "socialist" isn't an option.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
Crime prevention doesn't always mean badges and guns.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There is no bumper-sticker-sized answer to this question, but we must move beyond this "Wild West" mentality and recognize gun violence is a real issue that must be discussed like adults. Thoughts and prayers aren't cutting it.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
