"Norm" Davis

Independent | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

"Norm" Davis


Party

Independent


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 19


Incumbent

No


Links

"Norm" Davis websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Elkins Broadcast Inst., Dallas, TX, FCC 1st Class, 1966

Insurance and Real Estate License, State of Florida, License, 1993

Panama City College, Panama City, FL, CDL, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

Panama City College-Truck Driving, CDL, 10 plus

AFFILIATIONS

Numerous Church Groups, Music Director/Teacher

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Republican State Committeeman-FL, 4

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Property Appraiser/DeFuniak Springs, FL Supervisor of Elections/DeFuniak Springs, FL Mayor/Goodwater, AL, 90s

Governor of TX nomination, 1986

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

none

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Not in favor of abortions

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.

Choose not to answer


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,,,protected by Constitution


NATIONAL SECURITY

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.

Strongly Disagree


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.

C

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

Vaccinations with a proven record could be provided but shots like those associated with Covid were experimental and should not be required or forced on individuals.


ECONOMY

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

Cut Taxes and prohibit tax funding for certain things

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

Budget is balanced at this time.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

Persons should follow rules to become a citizen. Follow the rules to work in the United States.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Not aware of any additional laws that are needed.

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

Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Agree

Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect and insure our freedoms.

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?

Less Government...Fewer Taxes.


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.

Born again Christian and Church Member


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Support photo ID. Not sure I like early voting.


EQUALITY

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

Yes Racism threatens to break us apart. We should live, work and play together.


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

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

Strongly Agree

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