Nelson Wayne Carr
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nelson Wayne Carr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
Public Service Commission - Southern District
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Gulfport High School, Gulfport, HS, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Micheal Memorial Baptist Church, Deacon and Chairman of the Building Program
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed If the health of the mother is in danger
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed If the health of the mother is in danger
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).
Strongly Agree
I believe in the right to life and that life begins at conception.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).
Strongly Agree
I believe in the right to life and that life begins at conception.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our tax code should be simplified and fairer. I am a fiscal conservative and believe that individuals should be able to decide how to spend their money
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Our tax code should be simplified and fairer. I am a fiscal conservative and believe that individuals should be able to decide how to spend their money
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The government spending that I would cut first would be for the green new deal. The money funding the woke agenda, social issues that the federal government is mandating, would be cut as well. I believe in States rights and would return the power back to them to decide what was best for their citizens. And across the board spending cuts would also be imposed, no more annual budget increases.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
The government spending that I would cut first would be for the green new deal. The money funding the woke agenda, social issues that the federal government is mandating, would be cut as well. I believe in States rights and would return the power back to them to decide what was best for their citizens. And across the board spending cuts would also be imposed, no more annual budget increases.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I support freedom of religion and am against moral mandates that conflict with one's faith.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I support freedom of religion and am against moral mandates that conflict with one's faith.
Under what circumstances should government close churches?
The only circumstance that I believe would warrant the government to close a church is if it was determined that the church was actively involved in acts of terror against U S Citizens. The proof would have to be overwhelming and undisputable.
Under what circumstances should government close churches?
The only circumstance that I believe would warrant the government to close a church is if it was determined that the church was actively involved in acts of terror against U S Citizens. The proof would have to be overwhelming and undisputable.
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 options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe option C is the best option.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare? A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
I believe option C is the best option.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support vaccinations and am thankful for vaccines that have wiped out polio and other terrible diseases, I did not support the Covid vaccine being mandated with very little testing and don't believe that should ever happen again.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I support vaccinations and am thankful for vaccines that have wiped out polio and other terrible diseases, I did not support the Covid vaccine being mandated with very little testing and don't believe that should ever happen again.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should close our borders and investigate any threats against American citizens and share out intelligence with our allies. I do not think we can eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism around the world. It is supported by a very strong belief system which has been around for centuries.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should close our borders and investigate any threats against American citizens and share out intelligence with our allies. I do not think we can eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism around the world. It is supported by a very strong belief system which has been around for centuries.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes, we should resume building the wall immediately. We have to stop the influx of illegal drugs coming across the southern border.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes, we should resume building the wall immediately. We have to stop the influx of illegal drugs coming across the southern border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The current laws of immigration should be followed. We have a legal process that allows for immigrants to come here and they have to prove that they can contribute to society. Immigrants need to be fully vetted to ensure they are who they claim to be.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The current laws of immigration should be followed. We have a legal process that allows for immigrants to come here and they have to prove that they can contribute to society. Immigrants need to be fully vetted to ensure they are who they claim to be.
EDUCATION
The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.
Strongly Agree
The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.
Strongly Agree
If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.
A, D, E, C,
If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.
A, D, E, C,
What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.
C
What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.
C
VALUES
What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.
B is my first choice, and I also support D because some marriages are not healthy for one of the spouses and/or children so for their safety and overall health divorce should be an option.
What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.
B is my first choice, and I also support D because some marriages are not healthy for one of the spouses and/or children so for their safety and overall health divorce should be an option.
Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
If, I am uderstanding this correctly, stating that you are the gender that you were not born as, should not be a protected class in non-discrimination laws. That would allow men to compete against women in sports and be protected, which discriminates against women.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
If, I am uderstanding this correctly, stating that you are the gender that you were not born as, should not be a protected class in non-discrimination laws. That would allow men to compete against women in sports and be protected, which discriminates against women.
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 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
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 believe in GOD the Father, Jesus the Son of GOD who died on a cross for my sins and took my punishment so that I could be forgiven, and I believe in the Holy Spirit. I believe in the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would them do unto you. I believe this nation was founded on Christian principles found in the Bible and we need to return to those values. I believe when we all work together, we all succeed, but when we focus on our differences it divides us. I believe in equal opportunity but not at the expense of anyone else. I believe in personal responsibility, and that government is not there to do the things we can do for ourselves.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in GOD the Father, Jesus the Son of GOD who died on a cross for my sins and took my punishment so that I could be forgiven, and I believe in the Holy Spirit. I believe in the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would them do unto you. I believe this nation was founded on Christian principles found in the Bible and we need to return to those values. I believe when we all work together, we all succeed, but when we focus on our differences it divides us. I believe in equal opportunity but not at the expense of anyone else. I believe in personal responsibility, and that government is not there to do the things we can do for ourselves.
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 most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.
B
What most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.
B
EQUALITY
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
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security in the United States. The groups that are promoting hate are the problem. I believe that most Americans are not racist. We work together, go to school together and worship together in my home town and I live in South Mississippi.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is not a threat to domestic security in the United States. The groups that are promoting hate are the problem. I believe that most Americans are not racist. We work together, go to school together and worship together in my home town and I live in South Mississippi.
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
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is supposed to work for us. Elected officials are to carry out the will of the people. Government is supposed to defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is supposed to work for us. Elected officials are to carry out the will of the people. Government is supposed to defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
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
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).
This is my first political campaign. I am running as a republican and have not had an interview yet.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
This is my first political campaign. I am running as a republican and have not had an interview yet.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am running for Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District of Mississippi. I will be looking for candidates that are fiscal conservatives that have Christian values.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am running for Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District of Mississippi. I will be looking for candidates that are fiscal conservatives that have Christian values.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
The current restrictions in place with background checks are working. The criminals will not follow the laws so more restrictions will not stop them. We don't need to make it more for difficult for law abiding citizens to own a firearm.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The current restrictions in place with background checks are working. The criminals will not follow the laws so more restrictions will not stop them. We don't need to make it more for difficult for law abiding citizens to own a firearm.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
