
Kenny Xu
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kenny Xu
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Davidson College, Davidson, B.S., 2019
WORK & MILITARY
Color Us United, President, 2
Young America's Foundation, Development Officer, 1.5
AFFILIATIONS
Students for Fair Admissions, Board Member, Chapel Hill Bible Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Fmr. Governor James G. Martin
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Charles Dingee (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Frank Moody (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Kenny Xu is President and Primary Spokesman of Color Us United, "advocating for a race-blind America."
Article and video from Fox News discussing Kenny Xu's views on DEI and CRT.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Yes, because protecting human life is the foundation of all other government responsibilities.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Yes, because protecting human life is the foundation of all other government responsibilities.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower mortgage rates Curb inflation
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Lower mortgage rates Curb inflation
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The church should not make public endorsements of candidates and the state should allow churches to worship as they please.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The church should not make public endorsements of candidates and the state should allow churches to worship as they please.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
The United States was founded on human dignity and rights, so any archaic or new religious belief that so offends these principles can be subject to sanction from the government.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
The United States was founded on human dignity and rights, so any archaic or new religious belief that so offends these principles can be subject to sanction from the government.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If vaccinations are needed to treat certain infectious disease as part of the job, or where a person is going to a foreign country and could bring back infectious disease, vaccination may be required and informed consent given.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If vaccinations are needed to treat certain infectious disease as part of the job, or where a person is going to a foreign country and could bring back infectious disease, vaccination may be required and informed consent given.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C.
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Trade deals should require Chinese conformity to free trade principles such as no currency manipulation and business transparency to the level of U.S. customs
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Trade deals should require Chinese conformity to free trade principles such as no currency manipulation and business transparency to the level of U.S. customs
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is because Israel is a strong ally for our defense apparatus in the Middle East.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is because Israel is a strong ally for our defense apparatus in the Middle East.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Lack of motivation among healthy U.S. males to serve in the Army among other career choices.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Lack of motivation among healthy U.S. males to serve in the Army among other career choices.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Illegal immigrants should be promptly deported. A second violation should result in prison time and deportation.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Illegal immigrants should be promptly deported. A second violation should result in prison time and deportation.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants with useful trade skills, English comprehension, willingness to stay, and those who pass our visa and green card system with few violations. Family visas should be lowered; merit-based visas should increase. International student visas should be lowered.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants with useful trade skills, English comprehension, willingness to stay, and those who pass our visa and green card system with few violations. Family visas should be lowered; merit-based visas should increase. International student visas should be lowered.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Yes, but my priority in Congress is fixing the public education system.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
Yes, but my priority in Congress is fixing the public education system.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
My final intention and raison d' etre for running!
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
My final intention and raison d' etre for running!
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Conservative Christian, will stand up for these principles in Congress!
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Conservative Christian, will stand up for these principles in Congress!
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
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
A national popular vote would be a logistical and counting disaster.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
A national popular vote would be a logistical and counting disaster.
EQUALITY
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
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
We should address environmental disasters on an evidence-based case by case basis, but should not compromise our freedoms because of unproven "threats" made by academics.
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
We should address environmental disasters on an evidence-based case by case basis, but should not compromise our freedoms because of unproven "threats" made by academics.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas is very good. Renewables are getting there and have high potential, but are not quite there yet.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural gas is very good. Renewables are getting there and have high potential, but are not quite there yet.
ABOUT YOU
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?
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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure our freedoms and protect life, liberty, and our pursuit of our own happiness and meaning.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure our freedoms and protect life, liberty, and our pursuit of our own happiness and meaning.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
N/A
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
N/A
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