Chris Nelums

Other | South Carolina

Candidate Profile

Liberal (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chris Nelums


Party

Other


Election Year

2024


Election

2024 SC Special General SD19


Race

Senate Dist. 19


Incumbent

No


Links

Chris Nelums websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

Dickerson Theological Seminary, Columbia. SC

Benedict College, Columbia, SC, BA

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Speak to My Heart Ministries, Inc, Chief Pastor & Overseer, New Hope Grand Lodge

Mason, North Columbia Civic Club, Past President

United Citizens Party, Chairman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senator, 2004

State Senator, 2008

Commissioner of Agriculture, 2018

Commissioner of Agriculture, 2022

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Leon Stavrinakis (2008)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the fetus endangers the life of the mother.

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

Agree

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

Neutral


ECONOMY

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

Anyone making under $100,000 a year should be tax exempt.

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

Foreign Aid

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Neutral


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.

B

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?

Nothing

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.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

Agree

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

Refugees should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. when threatened by war, famine and persecution.


EDUCATION

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

Disagree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree Judeo-Christian values have established a framework of morality for our system of limited government; however, government is not following the guidelines that have been established.

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

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

This is Ecclesiastic law.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs and values come from a Judeo-Christian foundation.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would propose laws governing early voting. Early voting should be extended to a one-month period and be allowed to take place on weekends.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Agree

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

Yes, because white civility exists.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Agree

Many races of people have received reparations except for African Americans.


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.

B

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

Neutral


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

I believe the general purpose of government is to protect and serve.

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?

Moderate

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

My views align with those of the United Citizens Party.

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 believe in fighting for the rights of my constitients. My legislative priorities include judicial reform, gentrification, health disparities, industrial hemp market and gun control.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

Some of the established policies are not in line with moral law.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Agree

The more we invest in communities and youth the less likely we are to have to invest in policing and housing of criminals.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Guns of war should be banned. Education on the safe use of guns should be made available to all.

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

Disagree

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