

Doug Gilliam
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Gilliam
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, BS, 2003
USC-Union, Union, SC, AA, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Retired Army, CSM, 26 years
US Army Sergeant Major Academy, SGM
US Army Pathfinder School Grad, SGT
US Army Air Assault Course Grad, SGT
AFFILIATIONS
Union County High School JROTC, Senior Army Instructor, National Rifle Association
Member, Level 1 Rifle Team Instructor, Union County Reserve Sheriff Deputy, Reserve Deputy
Union County Election Commission, Board Member, American Legion Post 22
Member, USC-Union, Air Rifle Team Coach
Union County High School, Rifle Team Coach, Philippi Baptist Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
SC House of Representatives District 42
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021-2022
90%
2021
75%, 72% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|90%
2021
|75%, 72% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019-20
|20%, 20% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
SC Citizens for Life
National Rifle Association
SC National Guard Association 2021 SC House Legislator of the Year
American Conservative Union Foundation
SC Chamber of Commerce Business Advocate Award 2020
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Doug Gilliam's Key Votes from VoteSmart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If Mothers Life would be in eminent danger to have the child
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Lower % of taxes, and I would support a flat tax rate if feasible
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Free phones, massive spending on Green energy, paying more unemployment insurance that what someone made on the job. Passive payments for any academic institute/University or College that did not allow Free Speech. Stop paying states that cannot manage their budget.
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
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
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Anything Necessary
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
After thorough vetting, investigating for asylum seekers, they should remain in the country where they try to enter the US until completely finished with the vetting process and a trial has been completed and they are approved. No illegal immigrant attempting to cross our boarders other than what the current law states should not be allowed into our country.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
And the money is approved to follow the students.
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
God set us the way we are born. Male or Female.
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
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.
I am a Christian, believe in God and believe his son Jesus Christ Died on a Cross and shed his sinless innocent sinless blood to pay our debt for our sin. I believe we should show love all, care for those in need and be as Christ like as we can. I believe strongly in our Constitution and our first amendment rights.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voting should end at the end of election day. No voting by mail. Limit reasons for absentee voting. Require witness signatures that are legible on absentee ballot envelops. No ballot drop boxes. No ballot harvesting. Approved Witnesses allowed during absentee counting as the law allows.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, even though there may be some people that are racist, it is not a true threat to domestic security at this time, but the Woke society movement wants to make it an issue to the point where it could become a domestic security issue. But now, people call everything racist when it is not.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To assist the states and uphold the US Constitution!
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
SC House voting record
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?
Work hard to make SC the best place in America to work, live and raise their children. I try to help people whether I represent them in my district or another district. And to assist in making our Nation Great again!
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
If moral, ethical and legal. And consistent with department policy.
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?
restricting criminals who are by law not, allowed to own firearms. No restrictions on legal, law-abiding citizens from owning a gun. Our second amendment covers that!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
It is the person firing the gun that should be accountable for his deeds. Not the dealers or manufacturers.
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