
Paul Erickson
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Erickson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 71
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL, BA Business Administration, 1985
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
none
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?
Flat tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Third party audits of government agencies. Then determine changes to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
I agree with taxpayer-funded education K through 12. I believe in needs and performance based taxpayer-funded public education for undergraduate course work.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
We live in a free country and that includes businesses being able to decide for themselves who they choose to do business with provided it does not violate any laws.
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.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Medicaid should be reviewed to consider helping single individuals, those with disabilities and the elderly who need long term care.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Enforce our immigration laws. I don't think you'll ever fully eradicate Islamic terrorism.
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.
Choose not to answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Only legal immigration should be allowed. We should be enforcing the laws already on the books.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration only. We have laws that are not being enforced at this time. We have a lawful process that has been in place for years. Any immigration to the US that does not follow our current laws in unlawful. This is very simple. Sanctuary cities are unlawful. If you want to change the rules, then change the laws.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I also support developing a system to hold parents, kids, teachers, administrators and government administrators accountable.
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.
God fearing, Jesus loving believer. The bible is the true and holy inerrant word of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Eliminate electronic machines and internet connectivity. Paper ballots only. Only US citizens can vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No it is not. Those who push to divide the people are the threat to domestic security in the US.
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.
It depends on which environmental laws and regulations you're talking about. This is too broad of a question.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Provided it is done safely and with minimal harm to the environment.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve We The 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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None
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 protect the State of SC. There are forces at work in our country and state that aim to reduce and/or take our freedoms away. As an example, this includes personal medical freedoms and our rights to protect our own bodies. People should not be forced to get a shot in order to keeping their job.
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?
None - current laws are sufficient. The real problem is illegal gun control. These are guns that are in the hands of non-citizens, under age children and criminals.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
People kill people, not guns
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