Harold Shevlin

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Harold Shevlin


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Camarillo High school, Camarillo, Daploma, 4

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

Special Athletics of hamilton County, Founder & President, Special Olympus

Coach

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

League of women voters

Special Olympus of TN

SAHC

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Disagree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Disagree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Health, rape,

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Stay involved in the world, work with our allies it will take us all and lets remember we have made progress we have to keep working at it we need the Republican party to stand up to Trump and stop working against our allies

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

in a word Tyranny

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My Family & I are Christians, I believe in living daily "walk the path"

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Somewhat Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I have never run for office, you will need to understand I'm a middle class business person who want to represent the people if you take a look at what we have had the last several years, nothing has been done just a paycheck and keep your head down, I have worked for every dime and know what hard work is let me do this for you now.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

This is an Issue that needs to be addressed in a partisan way without both sides coming together we will never have a listing solution, we need to take examples from countries where its working and implement the best parts here eliminate as much of the greed as possible and just work it out all together not for the ins companies or donors but for the people

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

how about set an example, stop voting in a tax bill that caters to the ultra rich, trickle down does not work, stockholders just get richer How about raising min wage too a living wage, this would bring down the need for food stamps and entitlements, take the funds there taking for this wall and use it for infrastructure

What changes should be made to the tax code?

we need to review the tax bill just passed it is focused on breaks for the rich, and nothing for middle class, we need a partacin bill that addresses all americans equally

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

We are at a very low unemployment rate but its starting to go up we need to not get into a tariff war with our friends, we need to grow the reusable energy field, infrastructure needs to be appropriated fund on the federal & state level

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

How about stop congress from pilfering from it this would make for a great start

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have spent the last 30 plus years living the experience, raised 7 kids owned my own business, the job requires that you are the mouthpiece of the district that you actually read the bills before you, review the CBO scores before you vote, bring back to your district for open house listen to the folks and vote there wishes not the donners or just to stay in good with party lines I can do this

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

shevlinforcongress@yahoo.com, 423-661-5288 my cell

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

If you make the decision to elect me your representative I will give you the same effort I have given my successful company, I will gave you the same dedication I give my family this is something I have worked for since High School when I met at the time he was Governor Reagan this would be a lifelong honer to serve this district in a country I truly love Thank you all

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