Neal Dunn

Republican | Florida

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

Neal Dunn


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Neal Dunn websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Washington & Lee, Lexington, BS, 1975

George Washington University Medical School, Washington, D.C., MD, 1779

WORK & MILITARY

United State Army, Dr., 11 1/2

AFFILIATIONS

Bay Cares Program, Chair, Bay County Medical Society

President, American Heart Association

American Cancer Society, Prostate Cancer Foundation

Bay Health Foundation

Bay Education Foundation

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Congressman for Florida's Second Congressional District, 2017 - Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (17)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Campaign for Working Families

Susan B. Anthony List

National Right To Life

Florida Right to Life PAC

OTHER (1)

*ABC Florida East Coast

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

President Donald J. Trump

Senator Rick Scott (FL)

Senator Marco Rubio (FL)

National Rifle Association (NRA)

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (51)

Corey Simon (2024)

WinRed (2024)

Empower Parents (2023)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2023)

Hung Cao (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (101)

America's Future Together (2024)

August Pfluger (2024)

BrettPac (2024)

Bulldog PAC (2024)

Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Bill Nelson (2013)

Eleanor Sobel (2011)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

America's Physician Groups (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate's D- grade from pro-marijuana group, National
Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act,  which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions.

Key Votes from VoteSmart.

One of 149 House Republicans who voted for H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which suspended the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025. A vote for H.R. 3746 allows the government to spend without limitation for 19 months at an expected cost of $4 trillion.

Voted yes on H.R. 4350, which would require women to register in the Selective Service.

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?

Abortions should only be admissible if the life of the mother is in danger, or in the rare cases of rape or 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?

I am 100% pro-life and - whether through votes or cosponsoring bills - I have always, and will always, defend life in Congress.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Cut Biden's woke and wasteful spending that have caused high inflation, end his Green New Deal style policies that are strangling our economy in bureaucratic red tape, and restore President Trump's economic agenda - including his pro-growth tax cuts.

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


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

My faith shapes my values and drives the way I conduct public affairs. The federal government has no business regulating, taxing, or otherwise interfering with the religious beliefs of an individual or congregation.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

As a physician, I do not believe that any level of government or a school should be able to violate your individual rights by forcing you to take a vaccine.

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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.


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.

B) In order to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from increasing their influence over the world, and in turn our national interests, the United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is one of America's oldest and most reliable allies in the Middle East. They help us fight Islamic extremism and provide vital intelligence on our adversaries like Iran.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Lack of competitive compensation and benefits. But above all, potential recruits are turned off by DEI and other useless doctrines implemented by Biden's Department of Defense that do nothing to strengthen our fighting capabilities.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

The United States should only accept patriotic immigrants who are interesting in assimilating into our society and have no criminal background.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


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

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 am a devout and practicing Catholic.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


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


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?

Nuclear energy


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?

To follow the wishes of the American people in accordance with the Constitution.

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


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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?

None. The Second Amendment is absolute.

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