Carla Spalding
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Palm Beach Gardens, Masters (MSN/Ed, RN), 2013
Palm Beach State, Palm Beach, Associate Degree in Science of Nursing, 2000
University of Phoenix, Palm Beach Gardens, BSN, RN, 2011
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, SK E 4, 1986-1991
AFFILIATIONS
Salvation Army, Former Secretary
Hallandale & the Beaches Patriots Republican Club, Vice President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House of Representatives
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
George Navarini (2022)
Kari Lake (2022)
WinRed (2022)
Byron Donalds (2021)
Lavern Spicer (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
WinRed (2023)
New Journey PAC (2022)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
They are circumstances where decision must remain with the mother and not the government. Specifically, rape cases, and incest. I also believe if the mother‘s life is in danger, genuinely medically danger she has a right to make that decision, no government, or policy or a politician in this case, it should make the decision. Outside of those circumstances, I stand for the protection of unborn life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
“Absolutely not.”Taxpayers dollar should not fund abortion providers. Anericansshould never be compelled to financial supportive procedure that millions of them ends a human life. However, if we’re serious about being pro-life, then we must equally serious about supporting life after birth. This money needs to shift toward mothers who chose life, who made the courageous decision to carry the pregnancy and now needs the support.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
When you own something, you have skin in the game. You work harder, you maintain it better, you invest in it – because it’s yours.. That’s not a political fairy, it’s human nature. As a nurse, a veteran, and a business owner – I don’t just believe this philosophically. No one handed it to me. Free and enterprise gave me that opportunity, and I will fight to make sure every American has that same shot.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
I fundamentally disagree with the premises of government, forcing anyone to pay more taxes, regardless of income level. If a wealthy chooses to give more, I applaud them. I would rather see the money go straight into communities. History has shown us repeatedly that when Washington gets more money working families don’t see it – it disappears into system that sends billions away while American struggle to pay their electric bill. The real question is, what can we do to help working families?
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The real question is, where should the cutting be? Cutting spending alone doesn’t solve the structural problem. The truth is, the system was Never genuinely designed to support working families. One example, childcare, and school hours, children are out at 2:30 or three while parents are still at work. No one to pick them up and after Care’s cost is unaffordable for most working families especially, single mom and dad.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Focus on America and its Citizens!!! Healthy Citizens, healthy economy health and you have an healthy America!
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Religious and government institutions are independent of each other…
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.
America is not just facing a healthier challenge – we are in full-blown healthcare crisis. I say this as a registered nurse who has living it firsthand. Here is an alarming number, In Florida, it is legal for a nursing home to assign one nurse up to 30 patients and that’s in a single shift. This is not healthcare. Nurses and other healthcare providers across the country are exhausted and demoralized. They’re leaving the profession in record numbers. We need nurses, doctors In Congress.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
Your medical chart should be sufficient. What should be monitored are funds are being spent everywhere else, but in America to benefit our own country. Monitor the disappearing Social Security funds that Americans have paid into throughout their working years.
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) We must focus on America and our people before it is too late. It does not mean that America should not assist other nations. However, for the next year, it is crucial that the focus remains fully on America and it’s people.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
China has been strategically partnering with countries globally while we are fighting wars. They have been building schools, roads, and bridges, especially in the Third World countries. This is why it is vital for America to refocus.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel relationship with the United States is important. However, Qatar gifted 400 million luxury aircraft and have invested billions into the American businesses Real Estate and Jobs. Saudi is pouring hundreds of billions into the American economy. These are tangible contributions to the prosperity America. Strategically, it is important to build good relationships for peace. This is what China has been doing!
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Who should come? Those with good intentions, not to exploit the system, and contribute to the community. They must be willing to assimilate and that should be none negotiable.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
All Americans should be in safe communities, citizens or noncitizens.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
Each state should be responsible for the education system. It is vital that children focus on the essentials that will make them successful in life.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a God fearing woman who loves the Lord dearly… As a nation, many have turned away from God and we are now seeing some of the consequences. Children are under attack not knowing right from wrong, boy or girl. If we keep electing none believers we will live under Godly laws.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We require photo ID to board a plane, to buy alcohol to enter a nightclub and to open a bank account. If an individual truly wants to vote in an election, they have two full years of notice, that is plenty of time to get a photo ID.
EQUALITY
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas is the most reliable source of energy.
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
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
I am conservative- but I believe being truly conservative means being a balanced, thoughtful individual. I grew up in the 80s, a time when common sense and personal responsibility were the foundation of everyday life. Those values still guide me today. But it’s 2026, and critical thinking matters more than ever. Being conservative doesn’t mean being ridged-it means being grounded. True conservative, at its core is about less government intrusion not more. Conservatism is rooted in faith.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
We should protect our children at all cost from sexual predators…
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The real question isn’t just what restrictions we placed on guns-The bigger question is what are we doing to protect the mind?The root cause of most gun violence isn’t the weapon it’s the instability of the individual holding it. We can pass Law after Law but if we are not addressing what’s driving a person to believe it’s acceptable to mass murder or shooting other human beings we are treating the symptoms and ignoring the disease. We need to have an honest National conversation Mental Health.
