
Michael LaPaglia
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael LaPaglia
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, MFA, 1999
Emory University, Atlanta, BA, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NC Secretary of State, 2016
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Mark Meadows
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Kris Kobach, Frmr Secretary of State of Kansas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Daniel (Dan) Bishop (2016)
Kenn Gardner (2016)
Larry Pittman (2019)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)
Norman Sanderson (2019)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Every abortion is the cruel and unnatural end of an innocent life. Historically our society has recognized instances of pregnancy resulting from rape and/or pregnancies that pose imminent danger to the life of the mother as "allowable." These situations are doubly cruel to the women and families involved.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government cannot determine, direct or control the faith of it's citizens. The government has no role in the practice of religion. Religion does not validate government. But, religion and faith of our citizens are fundamental to the design, practice and continuation of our government.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Remove government interference, and allow the free market to function.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration to the U.S. should be limited to persons who will contribute to our self-governing culture in ways that are consistent with our Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and social fabric. Immigration should be based on the needs, capacity and interests of our nation.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
N/A, I am running for an Executive Office.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I was the Republican Party nominee for NC Secretary of State in 2016. During that election, I won 48% of the general election vote against an entrenched (20 yr) incumbent. My performance exceeded all previous R challengers. I exposed the fact that the incumbent has been unlawfully commissioning illegal aliens as Notaries throughout NC. This allows ILLEGALS to "verify" or "validate" other persons stated identities AND AUTHORIZE ABSENTEE BALLOTS. I am the first NC Republican to continue the challenge for this office and build upon momentum.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Christian, Catholic, Child of GOD. The Apostles/Nicene Creed expresses my faith. I have a deep and abiding faith in GOD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. My faith underscores all my actions in personal and public life. I have a personal relationship with Christ, his teachings, and the scriptures.
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