

Ralph Norman
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ralph Norman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 5
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Rock Hill High School, Rock Hill, SC, 1971
Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC, B.S., 1975
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill, SC, Member, Salvation Army
Board of Directors, Fmr., United Way, Board of Directors, Fmr.
YMCA of York County, Board of Directors, Fmr., MUSC Board of Visitors
Board of Directors, Fmr., Winthrop Eagle Club, Board of Directors, Fmr.
Children's Attention Home, Board of Directors, Fmr., Piedmont Medical Center
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
SC State House of Representatives, 2004-2006
SC State House of Representatives, 2009-2017
U.S. House of Representatives, 2017-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (8)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Campaign for Working Families
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC)
Huck PAC
National Right To Life
OTHER (2)
60 Plus Association
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC PAC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (46)
Alex Mooney (2022)
Andrew Clyde (2020)
Anna Paulina Luna (2020)
Chandra Dillard (2013)
Chris Murphy (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (139)
21st Century Virginia (2006)
406 PAC (2022)
Abraham Lincoln PAC (2022)
Advance The Majority PAC (2006)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Kevin Johnson (2014)
Nikki Setzler (2008)
Rosie Berry (2014)
Todd Rutherford (2009)
Vincent Sheheen (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.
Disclaimer: **This vote took place on 7/19/2022 and was not considered during panel evaluations.
For more info:
FRC's statement on FB: https://www.facebook.com/100064468103171/posts/419305093561757/?d=n
Daily Signal (Heritage Foundation) article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/07/20/47-republicans-who-voted-to-legalize-same-sex-marriage/
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
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
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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?
See "shall not be infringed" under the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Cut taxes, reduce regulations, balance the federal budget, support law enforcement, secure the border, get inflation under control, reduce the size and scope of the federal government, support states' rights, and ensure we have a strong & well-supported military.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes 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.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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.
Did not answer
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