Larry W Potts

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

Larry W Potts


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 81


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Larry W Potts websitesLarry W Potts phones Larry W Potts emailFacebook

EDUCATION

DCCC, Lexington NC, 1970

Spokane CC, Spokane WA, 1975

Inland Empire School of the Bible, Spokane WA, 1973

WORK & MILITARY

USAF, Sgt, 1966-70

AFFILIATIONS

WFBH-Lexington Medical Ctr, Past Executive Board Member, Gideons International

Member, Davidson County EDC, Executive Board

PART, Past VP, Davidson County DSS Board

Past Chairman, Davidson County BD of Commissioners, Former. 21 years

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

NC House, 3

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*North Carolina Values Coalition

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)

April Wood (2020)

Committee to Elect Republican Women (2021)

Eddie Gallimore (2019)

John Szoka (2020)

Josh Dobson (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Jasie S. Barringer (2017)

National Federation of Independent Business (2020)

Pat Hurley (2016)

Rayne Brown (2016)

Stan Bingham (2018)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

none except to save life of mother

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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?

i is and should be left up to states--prefer Heartbeat law---which the current governor will veto

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?

Yes


ECONOMY

The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.

Disagree

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

state taxes have been consistently been cut the last 6 years

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


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?

no government interference in church affairs


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

none


EDUCATION

States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.

Agree

In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?

all situations

When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?

no


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

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.

Christian by salvation in Christ


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

less early voting and verification of mail in ballots


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

no--Racism should not exist in a free society--it does not affect national security


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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

protect our citizens--provide to interstate transportation rules and laws --secure our borders and protect national interest at home and abroad

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).

na

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?

i believe the survey is adequate


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

none

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

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