Josh Carnley
Republican | Alabama
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Josh Carnley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 31
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Kinston High School, Kinston, High School, 1997
Auburn University, Auburn, Bachelors, 2000
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Ino Baptist Church, Deacon, Teacher
Greater Wiregrass FCA, Board Member
Coffee County EMS, Board Member
ChocPea Yellow River Watershed Authority, Board Member
Coffee County Republican Club, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Coffee County Commissioner District 3, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Stand For Health Freedom
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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
Freedom allows the business owner the option to choose based on moral and religious principal, just as it allows the customer to choose another business for the goods or service.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Freedom allows the business owner the option to choose based on moral and religious principal, just as it allows the customer to choose another business for the goods or service.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Freedom allows the business owner the option to choose based on moral and religious principal, just as it allows the customer to choose another business for the goods or service.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Tighter screening for immigration, Strong intelligence, Military Funding
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Tighter screening for immigration, Strong intelligence, Military Funding
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Tighter screening for immigration, Strong intelligence, Military Funding
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
I believe Israel is a nation and they should decide their borders without their enemies having influence on what they do.
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
I believe Israel is a nation and they should decide their borders without their enemies having influence on what they do.
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
I believe Israel is a nation and they should decide their borders without their enemies having influence on what they do.
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. Our healthcare cost should be reviewed and do what is possible to keep the cost affordable. The thought that we can give healthcare to those who don't want to participate in the burdensome cost of the healthcare system is a terrible idea. I believe the cost of health insurance is becoming prohibitive for most hard-working folks and the healthcare industry needs to offer solutions to keep general healthcare affordable.
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. Our healthcare cost should be reviewed and do what is possible to keep the cost affordable. The thought that we can give healthcare to those who don't want to participate in the burdensome cost of the healthcare system is a terrible idea. I believe the cost of health insurance is becoming prohibitive for most hard-working folks and the healthcare industry needs to offer solutions to keep general healthcare affordable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
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. Our healthcare cost should be reviewed and do what is possible to keep the cost affordable. The thought that we can give healthcare to those who don't want to participate in the burdensome cost of the healthcare system is a terrible idea. I believe the cost of health insurance is becoming prohibitive for most hard-working folks and the healthcare industry needs to offer solutions to keep general healthcare affordable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our tax system is overly complicated and needs to be simplified and streamlined. Government spending needs to be brought in line better with our abilities and priorities, making it easier for elected officials to cut taxes in both broad and targeted initiatives, focusing on usage to fund infrastructure and other public goods. One tax that Alabama needs to eliminate yesterday is the Grocery Tax – if we focus on that as a goal, finding the revenues to make it up, or cutting programs/moving fungible receipts to fund *necessary* spending that relies on the revenue from grocery taxes will be an easier lift.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our tax system is overly complicated and needs to be simplified and streamlined. Government spending needs to be brought in line better with our abilities and priorities, making it easier for elected officials to cut taxes in both broad and targeted initiatives, focusing on usage to fund infrastructure and other public goods. One tax that Alabama needs to eliminate yesterday is the Grocery Tax – if we focus on that as a goal, finding the revenues to make it up, or cutting programs/moving fungible receipts to fund *necessary* spending that relies on the revenue from grocery taxes will be an easier lift.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our tax system is overly complicated and needs to be simplified and streamlined. Government spending needs to be brought in line better with our abilities and priorities, making it easier for elected officials to cut taxes in both broad and targeted initiatives, focusing on usage to fund infrastructure and other public goods. One tax that Alabama needs to eliminate yesterday is the Grocery Tax – if we focus on that as a goal, finding the revenues to make it up, or cutting programs/moving fungible receipts to fund *necessary* spending that relies on the revenue from grocery taxes will be an easier lift.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to assess what our long-term goals and needs as a state and as a country rather than fight piecemeal over outdating spending. I would focus on anything that burdens businesses – either in the amount taxed or the onerous requirements on businesses – and anything that disincentivizes investment. One idea is to move to Zero Based Budgeting – every year we do a wholesale review of where our money went, why it went there and if it needs to continue going there!
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to assess what our long-term goals and needs as a state and as a country rather than fight piecemeal over outdating spending. I would focus on anything that burdens businesses – either in the amount taxed or the onerous requirements on businesses – and anything that disincentivizes investment. One idea is to move to Zero Based Budgeting – every year we do a wholesale review of where our money went, why it went there and if it needs to continue going there!
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to assess what our long-term goals and needs as a state and as a country rather than fight piecemeal over outdating spending. I would focus on anything that burdens businesses – either in the amount taxed or the onerous requirements on businesses – and anything that disincentivizes investment. One idea is to move to Zero Based Budgeting – every year we do a wholesale review of where our money went, why it went there and if it needs to continue going there!
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I believe the State should prepare children (K-12) for the next stage of life and allow them to decide what their future is. Providing taxpayer funded education (post-secondary) has the potential to encourage abuse and without any pay back consequences, the taxpayer will be taken advantage of. Those that choose to go directly into the workforce or technical college would not be given the same financial benefit as the student attending a 4 year university.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I believe the State should prepare children (K-12) for the next stage of life and allow them to decide what their future is. Providing taxpayer funded education (post-secondary) has the potential to encourage abuse and without any pay back consequences, the taxpayer will be taken advantage of. Those that choose to go directly into the workforce or technical college would not be given the same financial benefit as the student attending a 4 year university.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I believe the State should prepare children (K-12) for the next stage of life and allow them to decide what their future is. Providing taxpayer funded education (post-secondary) has the potential to encourage abuse and without any pay back consequences, the taxpayer will be taken advantage of. Those that choose to go directly into the workforce or technical college would not be given the same financial benefit as the student attending a 4 year university.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish the Wall
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish the Wall
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that abide by immigration laws and follow the rules. People who have a commitment to the ideals of America and have a desire to integrate in mainstream American life.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that abide by immigration laws and follow the rules. People who have a commitment to the ideals of America and have a desire to integrate in mainstream American life.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Finish the Wall
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that abide by immigration laws and follow the rules. People who have a commitment to the ideals of America and have a desire to integrate in mainstream American life.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support education and parent choice.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support education and parent choice.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support education and parent choice.
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
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
I believe mental health is a unique issue that places more burden on our law enforcement in Alabama. We do need to allocate funding and resources to address the problem and treat the mentally ill rather than dumping them onto law enforcement which is adverse for both groups.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe mental health is a unique issue that places more burden on our law enforcement in Alabama. We do need to allocate funding and resources to address the problem and treat the mentally ill rather than dumping them onto law enforcement which is adverse for both groups.
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
I believe mental health is a unique issue that places more burden on our law enforcement in Alabama. We do need to allocate funding and resources to address the problem and treat the mentally ill rather than dumping them onto law enforcement which is adverse for both groups.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those convicted of violent crimes and domestic abuse.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those convicted of violent crimes and domestic abuse.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
That would be like suing and automobile manufacturer because a drunk driver killed someone while operating a vehicle. I am saddened for those that have lost loved ones due to gun violence, but truth is that it wasn't the gun, but the individual.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
That would be like suing and automobile manufacturer because a drunk driver killed someone while operating a vehicle. I am saddened for those that have lost loved ones due to gun violence, but truth is that it wasn't the gun, but the individual.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Those convicted of violent crimes and domestic abuse.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
That would be like suing and automobile manufacturer because a drunk driver killed someone while operating a vehicle. I am saddened for those that have lost loved ones due to gun violence, but truth is that it wasn't the gun, but the individual.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
National Security, Interstate Commerce, Local Security (First Responders), Promote fair business practices to promote a strong economy, Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges),
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
National Security, Interstate Commerce, Local Security (First Responders), Promote fair business practices to promote a strong economy, Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges),
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
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
National Security, Interstate Commerce, Local Security (First Responders), Promote fair business practices to promote a strong economy, Infrastructure (Roads and Bridges),
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I’m running for office for my kids, eventual grandkids, and your future kids/grandkids. If we don’t get our priorities straight about what are doing and where we are heading, I am worried for their futures, and our way of life as a Christian and capitalist nation.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I’m running for office for my kids, eventual grandkids, and your future kids/grandkids. If we don’t get our priorities straight about what are doing and where we are heading, I am worried for their futures, and our way of life as a Christian and capitalist nation.
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’m running for office for my kids, eventual grandkids, and your future kids/grandkids. If we don’t get our priorities straight about what are doing and where we are heading, I am worried for their futures, and our way of life as a Christian and capitalist nation.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
A study of American History provides concrete evidence that our Country sought God's influence and direction in establishing our constitution.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
A study of American History provides concrete evidence that our Country sought God's influence and direction in establishing our constitution.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
A study of American History provides concrete evidence that our Country sought God's influence and direction in establishing our constitution.
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
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 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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again Christian who believes a relationship with Jesus is the only way to Heaven. God loves all people and as a Christian I am to follow Christ's example of loving everyone including my enemy. The Bible is God's inspire, infallible, and inerrant Word.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again Christian who believes a relationship with Jesus is the only way to Heaven. God loves all people and as a Christian I am to follow Christ's example of loving everyone including my enemy. The Bible is God's inspire, infallible, and inerrant Word.
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 born-again Christian who believes a relationship with Jesus is the only way to Heaven. God loves all people and as a Christian I am to follow Christ's example of loving everyone including my enemy. The Bible is God's inspire, infallible, and inerrant Word.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Support voter ID, no curbside voting, ballot integrity, voting day not voting month, only legal citizens registered to vote
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Support voter ID, no curbside voting, ballot integrity, voting day not voting month, only legal citizens registered to vote
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Support voter ID, no curbside voting, ballot integrity, voting day not voting month, only legal citizens registered to vote
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Attempts to divide Americans against each other by race can lead to extremism. I believe currently the issue of racism is not preventing anyone from pursuing the American Dream. I do believe that racism exist in small groups, but the general population has made efforts to be more inclusive and not allow racism to divide.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Attempts to divide Americans against each other by race can lead to extremism. I believe currently the issue of racism is not preventing anyone from pursuing the American Dream. I do believe that racism exist in small groups, but the general population has made efforts to be more inclusive and not allow racism to divide.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Attempts to divide Americans against each other by race can lead to extremism. I believe currently the issue of racism is not preventing anyone from pursuing the American Dream. I do believe that racism exist in small groups, but the general population has made efforts to be more inclusive and not allow racism to divide.
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.
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.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
