Will Aiken
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Will Aiken
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
East Carolina University, Greenville, Bachelor's of Science, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I strongly believe that life begins at the moment of conception. I believe tax payer funds should not be used to provide abortion services. If elected, I will vote to defund Planned Parenthood.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I do not support 'aid in dying' laws.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly disagree with this. I am ardently anti-socialist and anti-communist. We are all born with certain talents endowed by our Creator. It is up to us to make the most of those. Anything can be achieved through hard work and through making the right decisions.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
I am a strong believer in the government that governs best governs the least. We borrow far too much money to fund the government. This is money that our future generations will have to pay back at no fault of their own. The Founding Fathers gave us defect spending as an option to be used sparingly. For far too long our politicians in Washington have been so willing to spend money we don't have and that has to stop.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe the capital gains tax should be reduced or eliminated and income taxes should be cut.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
During the pandemic, we observed radical Democrat governors shut down churches. We must take a stand and say we are not willing to compromise our God given right to worship with others as the Bible instructs.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
It is imperative to keep the state out of the church.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
We as a nation and society have accepted required vaccinations on school children prior to the pandemic. Under no circumstances should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require experimental vaccines.
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. We, as a nation, have accepted helping the elderly and the less fortunate with Medicaid and Medicare, however all other healthcare should be private.
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. I believe it is important for the United States to maintain it's place as leader of the free world and maintain it's influence in other countries, because if we don't, China will. I also believe we are not the world police and should not be involved in every conflict in the world in the name of "democracy". We should worry about our country before worrying about others.
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
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue maintaining a presence abroad to find terrorism and kill it at it's roots.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I will vote to finish the wall. I will also vote to increase funding for the security of the border in places where a wall physically could not be built.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who wants to become and American citizen (so long as they are not a criminal and subject to vetting) should be allowed immigrate to the United States and should do so legally.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
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 Christian and believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose again.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We must have voter ID to ensure the integrity of our elections.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID, and vote against any measure to federalize state and local elections.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
We must become energy independent. Energy independence is a national security issue. We must reopen the Keystone XL pipeline and utilize the current Artic oil leases. We cannot keep relying on other countries for our energy who do not have our best interests in mind.
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.
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
Legislative priorities: 1. Secure the border 2. Federally reclassify heroin to a Schedule II Controlled Substance federally. 3. Re-open the Keystone XL Pipeline
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We must defend our police officers, not defund them. As a police officer myself, I can tell you that defunding agencies is a bad idea.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We, as a nation, have accepted that possession of firearm by convicted felon is a valid restriction to protect public safety. Other than that, none.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
