Ryan Thompson

Democrat | South Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Liberal (Conditional)

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ryan Thompson


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 106


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

College of Charleston Honors College, Charleston, BA in Political Science, 2018-2022

St. James High School, Murrells Inlet, High School Diploma, 2018

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

College of Charleston Student Government Association, Student Body President, Student Body Secretary, Committee Director, Grand Strand CofC Club

Public Relations Coordinator, Horry County Democratic Party, Alternative State Executive Committeeman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (5)

*Free Thought Equality Fund PAC

*Run for Something

Working Families Party

Progressive Turnout Project

Joe Cunningham

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Joe Cunningham

Mandy Powers Norrell

Progressive Turnout Project

Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction

Clipboard PAC

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe that abortion is a decision between medical professionals and their patients. I believe that everyone deserves to have a choice and bodily autonomy.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I believe that abortion is a decision between medical professionals and their patients. I believe that everyone deserves to have a choice and bodily autonomy.

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree

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

Agree


ECONOMY

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

I would be willing to end the state income tax if we were able to legalize marijuana and/or gambling in our state to make up the lost revenue.

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

I would be willing to end the state income tax if we were able to legalize marijuana and/or gambling in our state to make up the lost revenue.

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

I would reduce tax incentives to businesses or projects that are not actually benefiting the public at large and are instead giving tax breaks to those who are making record profits.

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

I would reduce tax incentives to businesses or projects that are not actually benefiting the public at large and are instead giving tax breaks to those who are making record profits.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

I believe everyone deserves the right to further their education if they so choose, and as a state we should make sure everyone has that opportunity so that we have a strong workforce.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree

I believe everyone deserves the right to further their education if they so choose, and as a state we should make sure everyone has that opportunity so that we have a strong workforce.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Agree

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

Agree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

If there is fraud taking place or people are being put in clear and present danger by being there or on the premises. This should only be used for emergencies.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

If there is fraud taking place or people are being put in clear and present danger by being there or on the premises. This should only be used for emergencies.


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

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?

If it will cause serious harm or danger to others trying to utilize the same space. I believe that decision should be made at the local level or the entity it affects.

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

If it will cause serious harm or danger to others trying to utilize the same space. I believe that decision should be made at the local level or the entity it affects.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

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

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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.

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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.

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IMMIGRATION

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

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

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

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

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EDUCATION

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

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

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VALUES

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

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

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

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

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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

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

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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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?

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What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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

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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?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

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

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

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

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2ND AMENDMENT

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

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

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

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

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