Mike Schietzelt

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I strongly oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to subsidize abortion services. At the same time, I support access to essential women's health care, including cancer screenings, contraception, and prenatal care, and I believe those services should be funded and delivered in ways that do not involve abortion providers.

Ideally, we should foster a culture in which women do not feel elective abortion is necessary at all. That means improving the adoption process and bolstering community resources to support women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Acknowledging that this is a difficult moral issue, I believe rape/incest victims should have the latitude to choose whether to terminate their pregnancies. Medical emergencies are distinct from elective decisions and should be treated as such.

Agree

I believe human life has inherent dignity and deserves legal protection. In practice, that principle must be applied with compassion and sound judgment, including recognition of limited exceptions in tragic circumstances and respect for the role of medical professionals. Protecting life also means supporting mothers, families, and children after birth.

Agree

I believe human life deserves moral consideration at every stage. At the same time, these issues are complex and deeply personal, and public policy should be approached carefully to protect life without imposing unintended consequences on families pursuing fertility treatment.

Neutral

This is an unsettled legal issue that is currently being debated by federal courts. Any enforcement questions should be resolved through the judicial process and with clear guidance, rather than through political interpretation that could create confusion for patients or providers.

It means the government may not establish an official religion or require adherence to a particular faith as a condition of participating in civic life, while also protecting the right of individuals and communities to freely practice their faith without government interference.

Strongly Disagree

No one should be forced by the government to violate sincerely held moral or religious beliefs. Courts have long recognized that protecting freedom of conscience is essential in a free society, including for professionals and small businesses, so long as basic access to services is not denied.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Communist Party has demonstrated hostility toward U.S. interests through military expansion, cyber espionage, intellectual property theft, and economic coercion. Addressing these threats requires seriousness, vigilance, and cooperation with allies, all while recognizing the difference between the CCP and the Chinese people.

Yes. Israel is an important strategic partner and longstanding ally in a volatile region. Our relationship is rooted in shared democratic values and mutual security interests, while also allowing for honest dialogue and disagreement when appropriate, as with any close ally.

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Strongly Disagree

While policymakers should understand healthcare costs at an aggregate level and seek to address root causes, maintaining government databases that track individuals’ medical conditions raises serious privacy, security, and civil liberty concerns.

I believe the best way to raise wages is to focus on developing our workforce through education and job training rather than issue government mandates that can unintentionally price people—especially young and low-skilled workers—out of work.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the protection of private property are foundational to economic growth, personal freedom, and human flourishing. One of the core purposes of government is to impartially protect these rights so individuals can work, invest, and build for the future with confidence.

1. Reduce duplicative and unnecessary permitting requirements that delay housing, infrastructure, and business development and drive up costs for consumers. 2. Cut growing layers of administration and paperwork within state government and prioritize frontline services. 3. Use technology and process reform to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and redundancies that waste both taxpayer money and citizens’ time.

Disagree

I do not support sanctuary policies that prevent cooperation with law enforcement or undermine the rule of law. I voted to prohibit sanctuary cities in North Carolina while continuing to support lawful immigration, due process, and humane treatment for all individuals.

Agree

Education decisions are best made close to students and families. I support returning more authority to states and communities, while ensuring federal responsibilities—especially for vulnerable students—are managed competently without bureaucratic micromanagement.

Agree

Foreign government funding of American education raises legitimate national security and influence concerns. Any restrictions must be narrowly tailored and consistent with the Constitution, including First Amendment protections.

The criminal justice system should protect public safety, uphold the rule of law, ensure fairness and due process, and hold offenders accountable while promoting rehabilitation where appropriate. Justice requires both accountability and proportionality.

Strongly Agree

We should do all we can within the bounds of the constitutional framework to protect children from sexual exploitation—during online activities or otherwise.

Agree

No religious legal system—of any faith—can supersede our constitutional system or be incorporated into American civil law.

The Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms. Public safety is best served by enforcing existing laws, focusing on violent offenders, and supporting responsible ownership, rather than imposing broad restrictions that burden law-abiding citizens.

Conservative

I'm a former constitutional law professor, and I hold conservative views rooted in limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, and equal application of the law. I approach policy with respect for constitutional boundaries and a belief that good governance requires both firm principles and practical judgment.

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Agree

Parents play a central role in their children’s upbringing and deserve respect and transparency in health and education decisions. Policies should support parental involvement while ensuring children receive appropriate care and safeguarding against unintended barriers to seeking help.

Disagree

Children experiencing gender-related distress deserve care, patience, and compassion. There is an important distinction between actively encouraging or medicalizing transition and taking a cautious, non-directive approach that allows time for development. Policy should protect children from irreversible harm while respecting parental involvement, parental autonomy, and appropriate medical standards.

Neutral

Marriage is a sacred institution within many faith traditions, and government has no authority to dictate how religious organizations define or practice it. At the same time, questions of civil marriage are governed by law and the U.S. Constitution. In any event, religious liberty must be fully protected.

Disagree

I am concerned that expanded gambling often functions as a regressive tax, disproportionately harming lower-income communities and those struggling with addiction. Any expansion should be approached cautiously and with strong safeguards.

I am a Christian. I believe in the redeeming power of the Gospel and that faith calls us to seek justice, protect human dignity, and serve others with humility and compassion.

Disagree

We don't have to choose between secure elections and accessible elections. Reasonable photo ID requirements help protect election integrity and public confidence, while states should ensure IDs are accessible and no eligible voter is disenfranchised. Our laws strive to achieve this balance.

Strongly Disagree

Government policies should treat individuals as individuals, not as members of racial groups. Addressing inequality should focus on opportunity, education, and economic mobility, not race-based reparations that raise serious constitutional and fairness concerns.

Agree

Sex-based distinctions exist in certain contexts to ensure safety, privacy, and fairness—particularly in athletics and intimate spaces. Policies should be guided by biology, common sense, and respect for everyone involved, without demeaning or dehumanizing individuals.

Neutral

Environmental stewardship is important, but our policies must be grounded in sound science, economic realism, and global cooperation. Solutions should balance environmental goals with energy affordability, reliability, and national security.

Nuclear power offers long-term reliable and sustainable baseload energy, but there are cost and regulatory barriers. In the near term, American natural gas can serve as a reliable bridge while we expand next-generation nuclear and grid capacity.