

Dennis Riddell
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis Riddell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 64
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Bob Jones Univesity, Greenville, Masters, 1983
California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, BS Eng, 1978
Infraspection Institute, Burlington, Certificate, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
US Naval Reserve, Lt, 1978-88
US Merchant Marine, First Engineer, 35 yrs
FreedomIR, Thermographer, 16
AFFILIATIONS
Piedmont Rescue Mission, Board Member, Alamance County GOP
Past Chairman, Alamance County Young Republicans, Founder and Past Chairman
Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Attendee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 12 yrs
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
North Carolina Right to Life PAC
North Carolina Values Coalition
Dan Forest
Mark Walker
OTHER (2)
North Carolina Police Benevolent Association
*Americans for Prosperity North Carolina
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (83)
Brian Echevarria (2024)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2024)
Donald Trump (2024)
Hal Weatherman (2024)
Jefferson Griffin (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)
Jon Hardister (2022)
Mark Walker (2022)
National Federation of Independent Business (2022)
Republican Women's Organizations (2022)
Stephen Ross (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Service Employees International Union (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
Dennis Riddell's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In the case of rape, incest or a threat to the life of the mother
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
A minimum wage law tends to price young or inexperienced low skilled workers out of the job market.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Generally none
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Should religious schools which accept state funds be allowed to only admit families and students who agree to adhere to their statement of faith?
Yes
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but there should not be any further expansion of these programs until the federal government balances its' budget. Federal and State governments should encourage the expansion of private insurance options not restrict them.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Not for Covid.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Yes, they are about the only representative, freedom based type of government in that part of the world. We should support them as a critical friend and ally.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent unless an emergency situation arises risking immediate death.
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
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 Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
Voting absentee by mail ballot should be limited to those meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1) 65 years of age or older on Election Day, 2) sick or disabled, 3) expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, or 4) confirmed to be absent from the county of registration during voting.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No
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
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Stricter environmental laws in general can undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. Which leads to less jobs and a slower economy plagued by higher energy costs.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The primary purpose of government (national, state, local) is to protect our God given rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. To which our NC Constitution adds the right to keep the fruit of our labor.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? 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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Certainly no additional restrictive gun laws are needed. The 2nd Amendment is a critical part of our freedoms and must be defended.
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