Dana Caudill Jones

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dana Caudill Jones


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Senate, Dist. 31


Incumbent

No


Links

Dana Caudill Jones websites FacebookXLinkedIn

EDUCATION

High Point University, High Point, BA, 1993

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Education Foundation, Founding Member/ President, Forsyth Technical College Board of Trustees

Board Member, High Point University Alumni Board of Directors, Board Member

Kernersville Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors, Past President, Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Town of Kernersville Board of Aldermen, 2003-2013

Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Board of Education, 2014-2022

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

North Carolina Values Coalition

*Carolina Teachers Alliance

OTHER (1)

*Americans for Prosperity North Carolina

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Dale Folwell (2024)

Jon Hardister (2024)

Mark Robinson (2024)

Republican Women's Organizations (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Dave Boliek David Boliek (2024)

Donny Lambeth (2024)

Joyce Krawiec (2024)

Vickie Sawyer (2024)

Republican Women's Organizations (2018)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When discussing the circumstances which abortion should be allowed, it is essential to consider various factor, including the mothers health, cases of rape, incest, and adherence to state guidelines for abortion.

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

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage should be evaluated - wages in general should be market driven and determined by supply and demand rather than being government mandated. However, there should be a minimum protection or safe guard for workers in the the workforce .

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?

Only if illegal activities are taking place under the disguise of church. That would apply to any business or organization. Churches should not have been closed down during COVID 19

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

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


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

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

Only when the vaccines have undergone rigorous testing and demonstrate significant live saving benefits. This should be carefully reviewed and limited to vaccinations that cure diseases. Not the COVID vaccine


NATIONAL SECURITY

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 United States and Israel share values for democracy, and work together to maintain peace in a volatile region of the world. The relationship is a testament to the enduring power of friendship, corporation and shared values for a more secure world free from religious persecution and terrorist regimes.


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


VALUES

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Agree

Parents should be involved in the healthcare discussions for their minor children.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

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.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I believe each and every person is loved and has value. I believe in living each day with a spirit of love, forgiveness and compassion for myself and for others.


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.

Agree


EQUALITY

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

No, I believe we are more united than divided. However, there are small fractions of people and organizations in the United Sates that use race and race relations/ conversations to keep us from full unity as Americans.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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


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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government was established to protect the Nation and the people. To ensure the basic rights of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

NC is an open carry state. I support the current concealed carry policy and the current purchasing law that was voted on in March of 2023.

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