Nick Bright
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nick Bright
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
William Blount Highschool, Maryville, Diploma, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Blount County Commission, 6
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
Tennessee Firefly interview with Nick Bright issues stance on school vouchers and property tax caps
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
In my view, an elective abortion should be considered when a mother's life is at serious risk due to the continuation of the pregnancy. This could include situations where a medical condition or complication threatens the mother's health or life if the pregnancy were to continue. In such cases, the decision should involve consultation between the woman, her healthcare provider.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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 set by a free market, allowing negotiation based on supply, demand, and productivity. Government intervention can distort signals, leading to job loss. A market-driven approach encourages efficiency and prosperity.
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 the Church is involved illegal activities. However, this action must adhere to constitutional rights of religious freedom and due process.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Individuals should have the right to refuse vaccines based on personal beliefs or medical concerns. Mandates infringe on personal rights.
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, there are shared security interests in the middle east.
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.
Neutral
There is no one size fits all answer. in places with terrible public schools this would be a great option, however the public schools in my district are great.
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.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian.
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?
No, racism itself is not a direct threat to domestic security. While it can lead to social tensions and conflicts, security threats stem from specific actions or groups rather than racism.
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.
A
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil Fuels.
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 secure the natural rights of its citizens, including life, liberty, and property. Additionally, governments were established to ensure justice, maintain order, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for future generations.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Shall not be infringed!! enforce the laws we already have.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
This is a local issue, and should be determined by each individual community, but certainly should be an option.
