Wayne Long
Republican | Arkansas
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Wayne Long
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 39
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, BBA, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
First Congressional District of the Republican Party of Arkansas, District Committeeman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Justice of the Peace, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Republican Liberty Caucus
Arkansas Right to Life
*Re-Open Arkansas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican Liberty Caucus
Young Americans for Liberty
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to avoid certain death of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only to avoid certain death of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
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?
Eliminate the income tax and property tax. Replace with a very small sales tax.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate the income tax and property tax. Replace with a very small sales tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A balanced budget is already required in Arkansas. I believe we should have a very minimalist government, that only preforms absolutely necessary functions such as building and maintaining roads and bridges.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A balanced budget is already required in Arkansas. I believe we should have a very minimalist government, that only preforms absolutely necessary functions such as building and maintaining roads and bridges.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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!
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.
D)Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms. There is no constitutional authority for the government to be involved in providing healthcare to anyone.
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.
D)Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms. There is no constitutional authority for the government to be involved in providing healthcare to anyone.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None!
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?
Mind our own business by staying out of the affairs of foreign countries. Just like George Washington recommended in his farewell address.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Mind our own business by staying out of the affairs of foreign countries. Just like George Washington recommended in his farewell address.
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
GOD gave the land to the children of Israel. Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel currently have full voting rights and serve in Israel's Parliament.
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
GOD gave the land to the children of Israel. Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel currently have full voting rights and serve in Israel's Parliament.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall!
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only the cream of the crop, who truly desire to be productive citizens. All those who are willing to learn to speak, read and write in English and are willing to forsake their home country and become Americans.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only the cream of the crop, who truly desire to be productive citizens. All those who are willing to learn to speak, read and write in English and are willing to forsake their home country and become Americans.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
My wife home schooled our three sons' for over twenty years.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
My wife home schooled our three sons' for over twenty years.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Marriage is a Biblical covenant; the government should have never been allowed to get involved in it.
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
Marriage is a Biblical covenant; the government should have never been allowed to get involved in it.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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 follow/worship the GOD of Israel.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I follow/worship the GOD of Israel.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Repeal the current motor voter law that the democrats passed many years ago. Require presenting a birth certificate and photo I.D at clerk's office to register to vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Repeal the current motor voter law that the democrats passed many years ago. Require presenting a birth certificate and photo I.D at clerk's office to register to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Bad people do bad things. I know only the love of GOD can transform a racist heart.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Bad people do bad things. I know only the love of GOD can transform a racist heart.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
As long as they protect their neighbor's water and land.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
As long as they protect their neighbor's water and land.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Our government's original purpose was to defend the “Life, Liberty and Property of the citizens. We need to return to that more than ever.
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).
I do not do interview with the media, because I don't trust them too accurately report what a conservative has said. My voting record on the Quorum Court is available to the public.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Our government's original purpose was to defend the “Life, Liberty and Property of the citizens. We need to return to that more than ever.
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?
Here is where I stand on some of the important issues facing Arkansas: I’m very proud to be: Pro- Life Pro- Gun Rights Pro- Free Market Pro- Biblical Marriage Pro- Limited Government Pro- Local Control of Education Pro- Tenth Amendment (The State telling Biden No!) Anti- Taxes Anti- Illegal Aliens Anti- Critical Race Theory Anti- Socialist / Communist Anti- Government Mandates Anti- Centralized Government Anti- LGBT lifestyle being taught in public schools My guiding philosophy is the same as Thomas Jefferson's. "That government is best which governs least."
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).
I do not do interview with the media, because I don't trust them too accurately report what a conservative has said. My voting record on the Quorum Court is available to the public.
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?
Here is where I stand on some of the important issues facing Arkansas: I’m very proud to be: Pro- Life Pro- Gun Rights Pro- Free Market Pro- Biblical Marriage Pro- Limited Government Pro- Local Control of Education Pro- Tenth Amendment (The State telling Biden No!) Anti- Taxes Anti- Illegal Aliens Anti- Critical Race Theory Anti- Socialist / Communist Anti- Government Mandates Anti- Centralized Government Anti- LGBT lifestyle being taught in public schools My guiding philosophy is the same as Thomas Jefferson's. "That government is best which governs least."
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
If the department policy is unconstitutional, both the officer and the department should be accountable for their actions.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
If the department policy is unconstitutional, both the officer and the department should be accountable for their actions.
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?
None! "Shall not infringe" seems pretty clear to me.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None! "Shall not infringe" seems pretty clear to me.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
