Rick Walker

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rick Walker


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 26


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Sterling High School, Somerdale, NJ, Diploma, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Southwest Airlines, 2007-present

AFFILIATIONS

Clayton Parks and Recreation, Volunteer, Clayton Little League

Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Johnston County GOP Chair, 2021

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Greg Brannon

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Dr. Greg Brannon

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Only if the life of the Mother is in jeopardy.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

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?

I will do everything I can to protect life and abolish abortion.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

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

I am against all forms of abortion.


ECONOMY

The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.

Disagree

I do not believe that is a role of our government.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

North Carolina should eliminate the state income tax.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Higher education is not a right and the taxpayers should not be responsible for paying the bills of these institutions.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances is the government within its rights to close churches.

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The state should not interfere with the church(religion). Chrisitians like myself should enter the public arena but I should only go as far as the People wish for me to go. Religion should not help or inhibit anyone through government coercion.


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

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances should ones medical freedom and personal liberty be infringed. Vaccination is a personal choice, and should never be "required"


EDUCATION

States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.

Strongly Agree

In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?

Parents always have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school, as do the taxpayers that fund the schools.

When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?

Never. I have spoken numerous times on behalf of those who couldn't or chose not to.


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

I believe that without morality we have no true Liberty. Our government should not dictate our morality, but instead reflect our morality.

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

The gender one is born should be protected.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

I do not believe our institutions are fundamentally racist. I believe CRT and other Marxist doctrines are only here to destroy our nation. I believe if our government follows the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, all Americans would be better served.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a born-again Christian who believes I am saved through Jesus Christ. I believe we are all sinners and through accepting and acknowledging Him we shall have eternal salvation. I believe in hating sin and not the sinner and promoting our values instead of judging others.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Everyone should have to prove who they are in order to vote.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would join the fight to ensure voter identification becomes law in NC. I would also propose the ban of "mail-in" voting, outside of requesting absentee ballots for approved reasons.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. The real threat to domestic security is the propaganda pushed by the media that creates the "racial tension" they claim exists.


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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

I think its general purpose is to protect and preserve the rights, property and liberties of Americans. Also provide services including security from threats at home and abroad.

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).

N/A

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 will represent the People, not special interests or corporations. I will stand for the Constitution and the rights and Liberties of the People. I will support 2-A and Constitutional Carry. I will support the abolition of abortion. I will support the abolition of the NC state income tax. I will protect the taxpayers and communities from unrestrained growth.


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


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I believe in less restrictions from where we are now, including supporting Constitutional Carry. We should not pay to exercise our God given constitutional rights. Concealed carry is safer than open carry as well.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?

Yes

I coach youth girls basketball and my daughter is an athlete. I am 100% in favor of prohibiting biological boys from playing girls sports. I will not be bullied by the left or its corporate sponsors as others have in NC in fear of backlash while supporting this.

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