
Alan D. Swain
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alan D. Swain
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 2
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The Citadel, Charleston, Bachelors in Political Science, 1976
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Masters, 1988
Auburn University, Auburn, Masters, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Colonel, 26
AFFILIATIONS
Raleigh Food Bank, Volunteer, Homeowner's Association
President, Wake County Republican Party, Chairman
NCGOP, Congressional District 2, Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NC Congressional District 2 Nominee, 2020
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Mark Walker
Wake GOP
Carolina Teachers Alliance
East Wake Republicans
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Donnie Harrison, Former Wake County Sheriff
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (21)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Luke Farley (2024)
Mary Miskimon (2024)
Michele Morrow (2024)
Republican Women's Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
WinRed (2024)
Debesh "Dave" Sarkar (2020)
Fred Von Canon Frederick William Von Canon (2020)
George Holding (2020)
Huck PAC (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Incest, rape or health or life of the mother is of concern
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No, I agree with the US Supreme Court’s decision. It is up to the individual states to decide
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Make permanent the 2017 Tax cuts. I’d fight to end federal taxes on elderly social security entitlements. I would end estate and inheritance taxes on the deceased and inheritors of the deceased respectively.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
If a person takes out a student loan they should have to pay it back themselves and not other taxpayers.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Known as the establishment clause in the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion”
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccines may be recommended, but an individuals right to refuse must be allowed.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is one of our closest allies. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Obesity; identity politics and woke agendas in military; woke senior leadership; and fostering anti-USA sentiment and pride in what America stands for.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the Wall (physical and technology); defund sanctuary cities/states; halt ‘catch and release; tax the $61B in remittances being send back to Central and South American countries; increased size of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP); hire more immigration judges; press for immigration reform (Visa overstays, halt visa lottery, change chain migration, DACA, agricultural green cards) and make immigration based on merit and worker skill sets
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Base immigration on merit and worker skill sets plus fix agricultural green cards program
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Lord, our God, life after death, compassion, truth and wisdom.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear, but until people grow to rely and trust nuclear, it will need to be fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, etc). Hydrogen in the future may be an option
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide security to its people; to adopt, establish and enforce rules and laws; to provide defense, foreign affairs and public services to the people
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We should adhere to the 2nd Amendment
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