Sandy Smith

Republican | North Carolina

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

Sandy Smith


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Sandy Smith websites
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EDUCATION

East Carolina University, Greenville, BS

Pitt Community College, Winterville, AA

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Red Oak Rotary Club, Rotarian, Peoples Baptist Church

Member and Contributor, Salvation Army, Volunteer and Contributor

Eastern Carolina Pregnancy Center, Contributor, PYC Non-Profit Youth Organization

Director and Coach, Tar River Republican Women's Club, Founding Member

Pitt County Republican Women's Club, Member, St. Jude Children's Hospital

Contributor, Cry Freedom Missions, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

*Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC)

Bob Good

Wendy Rogers

America First P.A.C.T

OTHER (2)

Oil & Gas Workers Association

*North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

House Freedom Caucus Chairman, Congressman Bob Good

Veterans for America First

America First PACT

Legacy PAC

OGWA-Oil and Gas Workers Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

Republican Women's Organizations (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

WinRed (2023)

Club for Growth (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (51)

Davis Miller (2023)

Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein (2023)

WinRed (2023)

Adrian Smith (2022)

American Grit PAC (2022)


OTHER INFORMATION

Sandra Smith's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test) from VoteSmart.

Sandy Smith's news page containing public appearances and interviews. 

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.

Choose not to answer

I do not support chemical abortions. Those drugs should be illegal.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I'm profoundly Pro-Life and feel we need to protect all life, including the life of the unborn.

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?

This is a state issue and Federal tax dollars should never be used to fund any type of abortion procedures or programs.


ECONOMY

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

Inflation is what is robbing Americans of their wealth right now. This inflation was caused by the Dems out of control spending. So to let people keep more of their wealth via lowering inflation, we need to reduce spending levels to 2018/2019 levels.

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?

The term was never used by the Founders. They wanted to protect freedom of worship FROM government interference. We need to get back to supporting Freedom of Worship and stop restricting it.

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?

Never.

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


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.

Somewhere between C and D.

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?

It is a vital relationship with a trusted ally, and they need our help more now than ever. I am additionally appalled by the blatant anti-Semitism of the Democrats and their base during this time especially.

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

Woke policies, forced by politicians in Washington on the military, are destroying our readiness. We need woke politics out of the military and have it focus on defending our country.


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?

I am in favor of a total immigration moratorium until we can deport the invaders Biden has allowed in.


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’m a proud Christian woman. I have accepted God by faith into my heart. I believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God. I believe the Bible is God’s word.


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.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I'm an "all of the above" person. We need oil, coal and gas; nuclear; and other sources as they are economically feasible.


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 guarantee the freedoms of citizens, as the Founders envisioned. They wanted a smaller government and we need to get back to that.

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?

We need to be encouraging gun ownership for public safety, not restricting it.

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