John (Doug) Gallina
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John (Doug) Gallina
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 84
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
NCANG, SPC, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Purple Heart Homes, Founder and CEO, Statesville Housing Authority
Board Chairman, Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation, Board chairman
Rotary International, Member, Gideons
Member, Vistage international, Member
Exchange club of Troutman, Charter Board President, Western Avenue Baptist Church
Member, Piedmont Veterans Assistance Council, Board Secretary
Republican mens club of Iredell county, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
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)
*North Carolina Grassroots Government PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Brad Stroud Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Brian Montgomery Assistant Secretary of HUD and Secretary of Federal Housing Administration 2005-2009 & 2018- 2020
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
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.
Strongly Agree
On the basis of my beliefs, I'm not for any type of abortion drugs. However, I also believe that education of the risk, outcomes, process, and overall safety concerns are paramount for any medical decision and should be required both before and reporting after any such abortion procedure be done.
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.
Strongly Agree
On the basis of my beliefs, I'm not for any type of abortion drugs. However, I also believe that education of the risk, outcomes, process, and overall safety concerns are paramount for any medical decision and should be required both before and reporting after any such abortion procedure be done.
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 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise with minimum government regulations. This is to include all aspects of education as well. School choice vouchers where tax payer dollars are going to private institutions; public and private schools should be regulated and held to the same standards. This is what makes free and fair trade in a capital market work.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise with minimum government regulations. This is to include all aspects of education as well. School choice vouchers where tax payer dollars are going to private institutions; public and private schools should be regulated and held to the same standards. This is what makes free and fair trade in a capital market work.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wages and inflation are used to strangle small businesses. If an individual doesn't want to work for a certain amount then they should not agree to take the job. Businesses will eventually self correct if they can't get people to work.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wages and inflation are used to strangle small businesses. If an individual doesn't want to work for a certain amount then they should not agree to take the job. Businesses will eventually self correct if they can't get people to work.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None- I believe this would be an abject violation of the first amendment.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None- I believe this would be an abject violation of the first amendment.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Again, I believe this would be an abject violation of the first amendment. We can not force "free markets" to serve everyone, as that defeats the purpose of freedom of choice and freedom of religion. If I don't want to serve you, I should reserve that right just like you should not be forced to be a customer of only my business.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Again, I believe this would be an abject violation of the first amendment. We can not force "free markets" to serve everyone, as that defeats the purpose of freedom of choice and freedom of religion. If I don't want to serve you, I should reserve that right just like you should not be forced to be a customer of only my business.
Should religious schools which accept state funds be allowed to only admit families and students who agree to adhere to their statement of faith?
Yes
Ultimately, this comes down to faith equals believed truth. If education is for the purpose of informing based on believed truths (ie. my statement of faith) and the student does not agree to this, then the student would in fact be trying to change the school's believed truths. Never would a student be allowed to force an instructor of a public school to change their syllabus, nor a school's code of conduct, both of which are forms of believed truths and use state funds.
Should religious schools which accept state funds be allowed to only admit families and students who agree to adhere to their statement of faith?
Yes
Ultimately, this comes down to faith equals believed truth. If education is for the purpose of informing based on believed truths (ie. my statement of faith) and the student does not agree to this, then the student would in fact be trying to change the school's believed truths. Never would a student be allowed to force an instructor of a public school to change their syllabus, nor a school's code of conduct, both of which are forms of believed truths and use state funds.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) I do believe a very basic healthcare option for the elderly and the most impoverished individuals should be made available, in addition to those with certain disabilities. However, I also believe that for a capitalist market to be healthy we have to incentivize individuals to strive for self-actualization not government dependency.
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.
C) I do believe a very basic healthcare option for the elderly and the most impoverished individuals should be made available, in addition to those with certain disabilities. However, I also believe that for a capitalist market to be healthy we have to incentivize individuals to strive for self-actualization not government dependency.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances should employers be allowed to require any vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances should employers be allowed to require any vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the US relationship to Israel is very important. I believe this to be true, as the Jewish faith and our Christian faith are intertwined and the foundation of our democracy. We have to stand with a united front to protect our way of life and protect democracy in that region.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the US relationship to Israel is very important. I believe this to be true, as the Jewish faith and our Christian faith are intertwined and the foundation of our democracy. We have to stand with a united front to protect our way of life and protect democracy in that region.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
The current law falls short, as public schools are regulated to a degree that there is unfair competition between the public and private schools. If taxpayer funding is going to follow the students, the regulations and standards to receive funding should be the same across the board. Additionally, I believe this jeopardizes the tax payers investments into the public school infrastructure. Non-equal regulations and too many students leaving public schools will only get worse.
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
The current law falls short, as public schools are regulated to a degree that there is unfair competition between the public and private schools. If taxpayer funding is going to follow the students, the regulations and standards to receive funding should be the same across the board. Additionally, I believe this jeopardizes the tax payers investments into the public school infrastructure. Non-equal regulations and too many students leaving public schools will only get worse.
VALUES
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This is an abomination to nature and in no way should tax payers be forced to fund such services.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
This is an abomination to nature and in no way should tax payers be forced to fund such services.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent unless an emergency situation arises risking immediate death.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the guardians and are legally responsible adults for all other laws and should also be in the cases of all medical situations as well.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent unless an emergency situation arises risking immediate death.
Strongly Agree
Parents are the guardians and are legally responsible adults for all other laws and should also be in the cases of all medical situations as well.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Under no circumstance should a child be allowed to have any sort of sex change. Any form of "grooming" should be considered child abuse and those involved should be held accountable.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Under no circumstance should a child be allowed to have any sort of sex change. Any form of "grooming" should be considered child abuse and those involved should be held accountable.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My foundation of truth comes from the Holy Bible: God created earth, men & woman, & all that is in it. He made us perfectly for a purpose He ordained & we as His children are here to do His work & reflect His glory. As I have traveled the world and seen His creation & His people from all walks of life, I believe that we have been given favor & have but one chance to do good with it & honor Him. I believe in the sanctity of life & marriage, protection of our family values & heritage in order that it can be passed on to future generations. I believe in limited government, right to bear arms, freedom of religion, capitalism, public education for reading, writing, & arithmetic only. I believe God should be restored to our courts & schools.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My foundation of truth comes from the Holy Bible: God created earth, men & woman, & all that is in it. He made us perfectly for a purpose He ordained & we as His children are here to do His work & reflect His glory. As I have traveled the world and seen His creation & His people from all walks of life, I believe that we have been given favor & have but one chance to do good with it & honor Him. I believe in the sanctity of life & marriage, protection of our family values & heritage in order that it can be passed on to future generations. I believe in limited government, right to bear arms, freedom of religion, capitalism, public education for reading, writing, & arithmetic only. I believe God should be restored to our courts & schools.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
Voting absentee by mail ballot should be limited to those meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1) 65 years of age or older on Election Day, 2) sick or disabled, 3) expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, or 4) confirmed to be absent from the county of registration during voting.
Strongly Agree
The only thing I slightly disagree with is the vague aspect of sick and disabled. I think both should be medically relevant and have some form of doctor verification that has to be submitted with the request for an absentee ballot. I'm for free elections, but the integrity of the vote must be protected and requires a backstop, not just a free for all.
Voting absentee by mail ballot should be limited to those meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1) 65 years of age or older on Election Day, 2) sick or disabled, 3) expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, or 4) confirmed to be absent from the county of registration during voting.
Strongly Agree
The only thing I slightly disagree with is the vague aspect of sick and disabled. I think both should be medically relevant and have some form of doctor verification that has to be submitted with the request for an absentee ballot. I'm for free elections, but the integrity of the vote must be protected and requires a backstop, not just a free for all.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely racism is a threat to the U.S. domestic security. However, I believe this to be true on both fronts; actual true racism and the cry of racism that is not really racism. Ultimately, people are predisposed to prejudice and that can only be overcome by exposure to truth coupled with fair and impartial laws. That is why lady justice is blindfolded. I believe that one of the biggest threats to perceived partiality is defined immunity.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Absolutely racism is a threat to the U.S. domestic security. However, I believe this to be true on both fronts; actual true racism and the cry of racism that is not really racism. Ultimately, people are predisposed to prejudice and that can only be overcome by exposure to truth coupled with fair and impartial laws. That is why lady justice is blindfolded. I believe that one of the biggest threats to perceived partiality is defined immunity.
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
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and C
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A and C
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the basic purpose of federal government is to regulate interstate and global commerce, provide national protection of our borders and threats of war. The basic responsibility of state government is to provide for infrastructure support, regulate laws of state commerce, provide and support the protections of the people rights as defined in the constitution, administer and manage the state budget, and ensure that federal government is doing its job and not overreaching.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
I believe the basic purpose of federal government is to regulate interstate and global commerce, provide national protection of our borders and threats of war. The basic responsibility of state government is to provide for infrastructure support, regulate laws of state commerce, provide and support the protections of the people rights as defined in the constitution, administer and manage the state budget, and ensure that federal government is doing its job and not overreaching.
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
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
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
While I personally define myself as conservative, I believe the basic idea of the term has evolved over the years and some do not value the ideals of true conservatism. I believe that new is not improved, less is better, individual rights over big government, 1st and 2nd amendments are paramount in our constitutional rights, and that we do have duty to hold ourselves accountable to a standard locally, federally, and globally in order to preserve our republic.
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
While I personally define myself as conservative, I believe the basic idea of the term has evolved over the years and some do not value the ideals of true conservatism. I believe that new is not improved, less is better, individual rights over big government, 1st and 2nd amendments are paramount in our constitutional rights, and that we do have duty to hold ourselves accountable to a standard locally, federally, and globally in order to preserve our republic.
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?
I do not believe in restricting individual rights in order to protect public safety. I believe the idea of restricting guns is a fallacy when it comes to protecting the public. Ultimately, I believe that we have a drug & mental health crisis across the nation that is the biggest threat to public safety and that instead of focusing on restricting gun ownership we should be focusing on getting people with drug addictions & mental health needs the help the require.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I do not believe in restricting individual rights in order to protect public safety. I believe the idea of restricting guns is a fallacy when it comes to protecting the public. Ultimately, I believe that we have a drug & mental health crisis across the nation that is the biggest threat to public safety and that instead of focusing on restricting gun ownership we should be focusing on getting people with drug addictions & mental health needs the help the require.
