Chris Cunningham
Libertarian | Nevada
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chris Cunningham
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, Bachelors - Business Administration, 2014
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
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.
OTHER (1)
*Libertarian Party Mises Caucus Pennsylvania
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican Chamber of Commerce
Patriot911.com America First Candidate
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe that women should have the right to choose if they want to have an abortion- especially if they are putting themselves in bodily harm (ie: rape, ectopic pregnancy, etc.).
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.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Nevada is the #2 most burdensome state when it comes to occupational licensing. Reducing taxes, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs, is vital to the health of our economy.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I think we need to reduce foreign aid and slowly cut back on our defensive spending.
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?
Did not answer
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- The government can assist with those who have pre-existing conditions or fill the gaps in the market, but the focus should be on encouraging more providers to join the state on or off the marketplace to create more competition and lower the cost of healthcare.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
It should be up to the company or school on if they want to require vaccinations for their community. The government should not have a say in mandating or requiring vaccinations. Leave it up to the individual or entity.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should not be involved in any international affairs unless a nation is being aggressive towards the United States.
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone should be allowed to immigrate to the US, as long as they follow the correct steps and procedures legally to do so.
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.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Choose not to answer
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 Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a catalyst to threats towards our domestic security, but plenty of other factors also contribute to impacts to our national security as well.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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 - too many regulations can serve to negatively impact the economy. We need to find a balance between having a vision going forward to not be reliant on fossil fuels and energy sources while not creating regulations that hurt citizens of the United States.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The only proper purpose of government, should it exist, is the protection of individual rights.
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?
Lean Conservative
As a Libertarian, I would say I have a mixture of views, but I ultimately lean conservative given my views on taxes and the economy. On more social matters however, I tend to lean more liberal.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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 would be a great choice for Senate since I believe I appeal to the politically homeless. There is a huge divide in this country that makes discussing politics more polarizing than ever. I aim to focus on Healthcare and education options in Nevada, but most importantly, decreasing the regulation for occupational licensing. I am to help small business owners throughout central Vegas, including the thriving arts district and the Las Vegas Strip but eliminating any barriers to entry that could put a hole in a business owner's pocket.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
You must be 18+ to purchase a firearm or be with a consenting adult.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
