John Sauls

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

John Sauls


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 51


Incumbent

Yes


Links

John Sauls websites
John Sauls phones
John Sauls emailFacebook

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

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 (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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