Brian Hawley
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Hawley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 53
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, MPA Emergency Management and Policy, 2021
Campbell University, Buies Creek, BA Political Science focus in Public Administration and Public Policy, 2019
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, SGT, 7
AFFILIATIONS
Veteran Harbor Inc, Former Director, American Legion
Former Vice Commander, Angier Planning Board, Member
Angier ABC Board, Chairman, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member, ICMA, Former Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Angier NC Mayor
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Education First Alliance NC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Coming
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Ectopic Pregnancy
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Ectopic Pregnancy
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood gets enough private funding. Also, planned parenthood or any other organization that makes contributions to candidates and their radical agenda, should be refused tax money.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood gets enough private funding. Also, planned parenthood or any other organization that makes contributions to candidates and their radical agenda, should be refused tax money.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Would need more information. Ectopic Pregnancy.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
Would need more information. Ectopic Pregnancy.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
N/A
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
N/A
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
Yes
N/A
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
Yes
N/A
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
The government does not create jobs. First and foremost, the government and their continued regulations are killing the true entrepreneurial spirt of America by their never-ending assault on small businesses.
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
The government does not create jobs. First and foremost, the government and their continued regulations are killing the true entrepreneurial spirt of America by their never-ending assault on small businesses.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code is a complete disaster and should be simplified and designed to promote private investment. In North Carolina we have a state tax responsibility added to an already over-taxed federal requirement. Definitely reduce the scope of the bureaucracy.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code is a complete disaster and should be simplified and designed to promote private investment. In North Carolina we have a state tax responsibility added to an already over-taxed federal requirement. Definitely reduce the scope of the bureaucracy.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Public education is a complete and utter disaster. America is losing generations due to the leftist SEL and CRT agenda. These social issues should be stopped in public schools and a return to educating our children on what matters, science, reading, writing, math and actual history is what matters. School choice and parental rights must be provided. College is an optional opportunity and there are many options for someone to receive a degree or trade certificate.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Public education is a complete and utter disaster. America is losing generations due to the leftist SEL and CRT agenda. These social issues should be stopped in public schools and a return to educating our children on what matters, science, reading, writing, math and actual history is what matters. School choice and parental rights must be provided. College is an optional opportunity and there are many options for someone to receive a degree or trade certificate.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Government should not attempt to force anyone to go against their own beliefs, government should ensure that individual freedoms and liberties to practice a religion is protected. Businesses or individuals who refuse to allow someone to practice their religion may very well be in breach of the 1st Amendment.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Government should not attempt to force anyone to go against their own beliefs, government should ensure that individual freedoms and liberties to practice a religion is protected. Businesses or individuals who refuse to allow someone to practice their religion may very well be in breach of the 1st Amendment.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NONE
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Government should not designate any national religion. However, government is corrupted by Marxists who wish to remove God from the core of Americanism. This must be stopped so that our Republic can continue to prosper. Our individual rights are inalienable, and we all have the right to practice our religion of choice, in or out of public venues.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Government should not designate any national religion. However, government is corrupted by Marxists who wish to remove God from the core of Americanism. This must be stopped so that our Republic can continue to prosper. Our individual rights are inalienable, and we all have the right to practice our religion of choice, in or out of public venues.
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.
I am not a health care expert. However, government should not control our healthcare system. If we want to address the increase in costs that we all have been lied to about, then let us fix this issue. However, as a disabled veteran, the VA system has been a broken system since I have been enrolled. Expanding government services means higher taxes on families who are already struggling because of government overreach, and this must be avoided. An additional challenge is how we transition families who are older and have relied on government assistance.
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.
I am not a health care expert. However, government should not control our healthcare system. If we want to address the increase in costs that we all have been lied to about, then let us fix this issue. However, as a disabled veteran, the VA system has been a broken system since I have been enrolled. Expanding government services means higher taxes on families who are already struggling because of government overreach, and this must be avoided. An additional challenge is how we transition families who are older and have relied on government assistance.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be an individual, parent, or guardian decision. Mandates violate our individual freedoms and liberties.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be an individual, parent, or guardian decision. Mandates violate our individual freedoms and liberties.
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
School choice vouchers provide an excellent opportunity for all families.
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
School choice vouchers provide an excellent opportunity for all families.
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
Parents have every right to know what their children are being taught.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never. The 1st Amendment ensures we all have the right to redress government.
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
Parents have every right to know what their children are being taught.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never. The 1st Amendment ensures we all have the right to redress government.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
America's founding documents reference a power larger than any one individual and that being our Creator. God grants us inalienable rights that no person or government can take away.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
America's founding documents reference a power larger than any one individual and that being our Creator. God grants us inalienable rights that no person or government can take away.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in we are biologically born either a male or female.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I believe in we are biologically born either a male or female.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. The enemy within is doing everything they can to dismantle the foundation America was built on and the Marists in both major parties must be removed. The electorate must become more knowledgeable on how these social movements are the main cause of the degradation of American values.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. The enemy within is doing everything they can to dismantle the foundation America was built on and the Marists in both major parties must be removed. The electorate must become more knowledgeable on how these social movements are the main cause of the degradation of American values.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My beliefs are that we were created by God, and I strive daily to become a better version of myself and bring positivity into a darkening world through policy that protects our freedoms and liberties.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My beliefs are that we were created by God, and I strive daily to become a better version of myself and bring positivity into a darkening world through policy that protects our freedoms and liberties.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voter ID is the first line of defense to ensure we have secure elections and avoid voter fraud.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voter ID is the first line of defense to ensure we have secure elections and avoid voter fraud.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
State law requiring voter ID. Election boards changed to ensure no party has complete control. Furthermore, introduce legislation that will ensure a member of the same party fills vacated seats. Example, Republican judge will be replaced by a Republican Judge. And my hope is to one day see that election day become a national holiday and eliminate early voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
State law requiring voter ID. Election boards changed to ensure no party has complete control. Furthermore, introduce legislation that will ensure a member of the same party fills vacated seats. Example, Republican judge will be replaced by a Republican Judge. And my hope is to one day see that election day become a national holiday and eliminate early voting.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. They have been lone wolves or assailants with evil hearts. Their ideology aligned with evil not race. However, many who spin this as race are the real threat to American's uniting.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. They have been lone wolves or assailants with evil hearts. Their ideology aligned with evil not race. However, many who spin this as race are the real threat to American's uniting.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. As an avid outdoorsman I enjoy a natural environment that is clean for our families. However, we have been going to the extremes for some time and that has been harmful to families. Government should be doing a better job in protecting our future for our children. Our government should not be stopping American energy independence, not printing money, and not displaying a weakness on the international stage.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. As an avid outdoorsman I enjoy a natural environment that is clean for our families. However, we have been going to the extremes for some time and that has been harmful to families. Government should be doing a better job in protecting our future for our children. Our government should not be stopping American energy independence, not printing money, and not displaying a weakness on the international stage.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Safety and security of our people.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Safety and security of our people.
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
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).
Indoctrination in our public school system must be stopped. We stand for Parental rights, protecting our girls, school choice, student achievement, keep federal and state government out, human dignity, and school safety. Under our current leadership I witnessed CRT and SEL weaving it’s toxic tendrils into our public schools. We must have change and it must be bold. Stand with us to shift education back to prioritizing SCIENCE, READING, WRITING, MATH, and ACTUAL HISTORY. No more leftist indoctrination in our schools. Send Hawley to Raleigh. #hawleyfordistrict53 #sendhawleytoraleigh #hawleyforhouse #ncpol #johnstoncountync
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Indoctrination in our public school system must be stopped. We stand for Parental rights, protecting our girls, school choice, student achievement, keep federal and state government out, human dignity, and school safety. Under our current leadership I witnessed CRT and SEL weaving it’s toxic tendrils into our public schools. We must have change and it must be bold. Stand with us to shift education back to prioritizing SCIENCE, READING, WRITING, MATH, and ACTUAL HISTORY. No more leftist indoctrination in our schools. Send Hawley to Raleigh. #hawleyfordistrict53 #sendhawleytoraleigh #hawleyforhouse #ncpol #johnstoncountync
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
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Education, Economy, Healthcare
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Education, Economy, Healthcare
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
Everyone should be protected as long as they are within the parameters of the law.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Everyone should be protected as long as they are within the parameters of the law.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I will not advocate to defund our law enforcement. Mental health funding can be provided within healthcare.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I will not advocate to defund our law enforcement. Mental health funding can be provided within healthcare.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The United States Constitution restricts government from infringing on individual liberties and freedoms. However, government continues to place more and more restrictions on law abiding gun owners.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The United States Constitution restricts government from infringing on individual liberties and freedoms. However, government continues to place more and more restrictions on law abiding gun owners.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
I would work to introduce this legislation. The great transformation that the left has initiated under previous administrations is out of control. It is time we the people take a stand and refuse to accept this as a norm.
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
I would work to introduce this legislation. The great transformation that the left has initiated under previous administrations is out of control. It is time we the people take a stand and refuse to accept this as a norm.
