
Clarence W. Goins Jr
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Clarence W. Goins Jr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 43
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Campbell University, Buies Creek, BBA, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
Banking, Business Banking, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Praise Fellowship Church of God, Member, Councilman, volunteer (heavily involved)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NC House of Representatives District 43, 2020
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Dan Forest (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of rape, incest or endangerment of the mother’s life.
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate expanded his answer: "However, life begins at conception, and for the protection of the mother and baby, abortions should not be allowed. Only in the event of extreme medical emergencies where mortality is evident."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Government should never pay for abortion services.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Abortions should not be allowed, only in the exceptions previously stated.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I do not agree with assisted suicide at all.
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Working together without government influence or comprising the beliefs of the church.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C, but Medicaid should be reformed to eliminate abuse.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccinations should be a choice
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
No state income tax
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
Homeschooling should included in the opportunity scholarship
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
Never.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I believe that officers should be protected and have no fear of harassment while protected our communities. This is with the assumption the officer conducts him or herself professionally.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
State fund mental and behavioral health programs. I support increasing resources for our law enforcement.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of criminal possession and remove penalties and unconstitutional laws on law abiding gun owners.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is in place to protect and serve the people. Government is for the people, but it is also by the people.
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?
My legislative priorities will be to restrict abortion in NC. I will work to keep Medicaid Expansion restricted. I will work to remove State income tax for North Carolinians. I will work for increased Human-Trafficking laws to address this issue that is in our state. I will work to maintain Judeo-Christian values in our NC legislation.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian values
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class 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.
I am a Christian Conservative, raised with southern, NC values that are rooted in Christian, biblical morals and ethics. I believe in the whole Bible, rightly divided.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would require a purging of the voting registration to ensure accurate voting data. I would require Voter ID. I would make Election Day a holiday and place restrictions to the Early Voting Period
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism from anyone is a threat to domestic security because it weakens our society and divides us as Americans.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
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.
A. Some environmental laws are necessary, however to much regulation will create an economic downturn. Common sense reform is needed
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