
DeVan Barbour
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
DeVan Barbour
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC, BA- Political Science, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
North Carolina Republican Party, Treasurer, North Carolina Republican Party
Member, Central and Executive Committee, North Carolina Republican Sportsmans Coalition, Chairman
Dunn Shrine Club, Treasurer, Benson Lion's Club
Member, Relief Lodge #431, Member
Overflow Church, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House NC13, 2022
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (20)
Brent Jackson (2023)
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Benton Grey Sawrey (2022)
John Harris (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
WinRed (2023)
Benton Grey Sawrey (2021)
Bill Prestage (2021)
James Langdon, Jr. (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
DeVan Barbour completed the Political Courage Test on VoteSmart.
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, Life of Mother
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?
Yes - I would support legislation banning abortions after 15 weeks.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Our tax code is outdated. I would support a complete overhaul of our tax code to move toward a fair or flat tax.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
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?
Separation of Church and State means that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." It does NOT mean that religion should not be a part of our government. "In God We Trust" should never be removed from our currency. Prayer in schools should be encouraged, not condemned.
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?
Absolutely none.
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.
C - Medicaid and Medicare should be available only to those who need it he most. I do not support blanket expansions of Medicaid as I view that to be a slippery slope to backdoor universal healthcare.
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.
D - Our national debt does not give us the ability to hand out blank checks for the wars of other nations. We should only be involved interationally
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 a very important ally that gives us a strategic geographical advantage in the fight against radical terrorist organizations whose main goals are attacks on United States soil.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Vaccine mandates, an inappropriate emphasis on diversity & inclusion, and a broken VA system, just to name a few.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We MUST close the border NOW. It's the greatest risk to our national security we face today.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who apply and take the appropriate steps to earn legal citizenship.
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
Could not agree with this statement more! Education is a local issue where the federal government's only role should be funding.
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.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
I will support a federal Parents Bill of Rights to protect our kids from exactly such abuse!
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout lifelong Christian and attend services at Overflow Church weekly with my wife and kids. I'm very strong in my faith and use that as a rule and guide to all aspects of my personal and professional life. I firmly believe that we need more unapologetic men and women of Christ in Washington and as a Congressman will wear my faith as a badge of honor.
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
I will work to ban CRT nationwide.
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
As the father of a daughter, this issue is VERY close to my heart.
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?
Coal, natural gas, and nuclear power.
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?
Very Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect its citizens and provide services and infrastructure citizens are unable to provide for themselves. Government should be a mechanism to serve its peopleonly when and where needed and should be limited in scope and size.
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.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
With crime soaring out of control across the nation we must fund and support our police officers now more than ever.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership restrictions don't protect public safety, they weaken public safety.
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