

John Sauls
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Sauls
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 51
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Charles B. Alcock H.S., Pikeville, NC, Yes, 1968
Wayne Community College, Goldsboro,NC, No, 1972
Heritage Bible College, Dunn, NC, Yes, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Warrant Officer Candidate, 5 months
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads Ministries, Senior Pastor, Central Carolina Com College
Trustee, Lee County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Heritage Bible College, Chair Board of Trustees, NC General Assembly
State Representative
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 10
Lee County Commissioner, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2022
A
2021
100%
2020
87%
2021-2022
86%
2021
89%, 80% (cum.)†
2022
|A
2020
|87%
2021-2022
|86%
2021
|89%, 80% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|50%, 13% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*North Carolina Values Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
David R. Lewis Sr. (2006)
Pat McCrory (2012)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Young Republican National Federation (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pat Hurley (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the 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?
Life of mother only
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?
Stay as is currently
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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?
Separate
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.
Strongly Agree
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
None
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
None
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly 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.
Born again Christian. Pastored 26 and a half years
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Already passed voter ID. Will continue to fight for it
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No just some who want to keep it as and issue
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?
Safety and security of the people m
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).
Look up my voting record of 10 years in the NC General Assembly
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 will continue to protect the unborn and elderly. Fiscal conservative that’s why NC is the number one state in the nation for business.
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 support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill.
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?
Choose not to answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
The candidate neglected to answer this last question on the survey, and provided iVoterguide with this answer: "I do not support biological boys playing on girls sports teams."
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