
Mark Carter
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mark Carter
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
House of Delegates, Dist. 57
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
The University of Michigan, Ann Ann, BA, 1982
West Virginia University, Morgantown, JD, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
Smith, Heenan & Althen, 1986-2002
Dinsmore & Shohl, 2003-current
AFFILIATIONS
United States Camber of Commerce, Labor Relations Committee, WV Chamber of Commerce
Chair, Human Resources Committee, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Committee Chair
Federal Service Impasses Panel, Chairman and Member, Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission
Commissioner, American Bar Association, Committee Management Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Member, Federal Service Impasses Panel, 2002-2009
Chairman, Federal Service Impasses Panel, 2017-2021
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Contractors Association of West Virginia
OTHER (5)
West Virginia Business & Industry Council - WVBIC
West Virginia Manufacturers Association - WVMA
Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia
West Virginia Coal Association
Americans For Prosperity (AFP Action) West Virginia
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Americans for Prosperity
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Alex Mooney (2018)
Conrad Lucas II (2018)
Evan H. Jenkins (2017)
David McKinley (2014)
Shelley Moore Capito (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Mark Carter participated in Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape or Incest
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide. that his answer should include, " I believe it is permissible within limits in the event of rape, incest and where the mother faces a medical emergency."
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Upon a demonstration that the “church” is an enterprise organized to commit a pattern of felonious activity.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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. Israel is a key military ally in the Middle East. We enjoy an alliance dating back to the institution of the nation.
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?
An act of law by the legislature signed by the Governor which survives constitutional question
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?
A minimum wage is necessary and should encourage citizens to work. It should not be artificially exaggerated.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
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?
Felons forfeit their right. People with mental instability should not possess weapons including firearms. Children should not possess weapons including firearms.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
If they are educated in firearm safety and do not pose a security risk.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people and to be subservient to the people.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
That right is tempered by insuring the parents “care” does not injure the child mentally or physically.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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 Disagree
I strongly agree with the premise but the government has authority to uphold this premise or dilute it. The wisdom of a decision to dilute the premise is an area for debate.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong practicing Christian. My faith is the most important I have a responsibility to uphold.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Not currently, but I can envision unlikely scenarios where it could be.
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
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.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Carbon based fuels given the state of current technology.
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