Sonja P Nichols

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Sonja P Nichols


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senate, Dist. 37


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, BS, 1986

Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, MBA, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Good Friends Charlotte, Past President, Women's Impact Fund

Past President, UNCF, Luncheon Co-Chair

Veterans Bridge Home, Gala Co-Chair, Jack & Jill of America

Founding Chapter President, Mint Museum, Trustee & Advisory Board

Discovery Place, Trustee, The Park Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

NONE

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

NONE

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)

Black Conservative Federation

*North Carolina Values Coalition

OTHER (1)

*North Carolina Troopers Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

NC State Senator Todd Johnson

NC Sate Senator Vickie Sawyer

NC State Senator Rob Bryan

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Philip (Phil) E. Berger (Sr.) (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

Tim Moore (NC) (2020)

WinRed (2020)

Young Republican National Federation (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

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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.

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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.

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If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

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ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

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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.

Agree

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.

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.

Neutral

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.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Neutral

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

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NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

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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.

Agree

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.

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.

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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.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

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I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

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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.

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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.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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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?

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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?

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

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I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

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2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

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