Don McNaughton

Republican | Arkansas

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Don McNaughton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 22


Incumbent

No


Links

Don McNaughton websites FacebookInstagram

EDUCATION

Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, HS Diploma, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

McNaughton Real Estate, Executive Broker REALTOR®, since 1992

AFFILIATIONS

Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS®, President 2020, Board Member 2016-2021, Arkansas REALTORS® Association

RPAC Trustee, Zone Director, PDC Co-Chairman, Cross Church Fayetteville, Member, Volunteer, Host Small Group

Blackburn Community Church, Building Committee Advisor, Michael Maher Generostiy Generation

Certified Referral Trainer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Ann Wagner (2019)

Donald Trump (2019)

National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2021)

National Republican Senatorial Committee (2020)

Patrick McHenry (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother

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


ECONOMY

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

We should lower the tax burden to all Americans when given the chance

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

We should eliminate wasteful government spending

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

NONE


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?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Support Israel and fully fund out military

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


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those that are following the current lawful methods for immigrating to U.S.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

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

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 came to Christ years ago and its the foundation for my family, business, and leadership roles.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo ID should be required Nationwide. I support laws that limit ballot harvesting.


EQUALITY

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

NO I don't believe its a domestic security threat. Its an evil we should all fight.

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

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To Represent the people, provide common defense, and protect individual liberties.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

As a first time candidate I don't have any interviews to validate this.

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 a true conservative. I support limited government, protect our liberties, protect our freedoms and support law enforcement and military.


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?

When it says "shall not be infringed" I agree

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

Strongly Disagree

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