Matthew Clough
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Clough
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
William Jewell College, Liberty, B.A., 1977
Harlaxton College, Grantham, B.A., 1977
Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission, HS Diploma, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Chief Operating Officer, 2010-2015
Quality Living, Inc., Vice President, 1998-2009
Alegent Health, Service Line Leader, 1998-2000
Compensation Design Services, Inc., President, 1988-2023
Preferred Chiropractic Group, Executive Director, 1995-1998
AFFILIATIONS
City Light Church, Member, Serve Nebraska
Commissioner, Morning Star Development, Director
Fresh Start for all Nations, Teacher/ Speaker, Brain Injury Association of America
Conference Speaker/ National Event Committee, Desert Ministries, Director
Kiwanis International, Distinguished President, Miller Park and NW YMCA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pete Ricketts (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed under the current parameters of Nebraska Law.
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).
Disagree
Taxpayer funds can be used only if a provider meets all the licensure requirements and medical protocols required of a health care provider.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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?
The free enterprise system should establish a competitive minimum wage.
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?
The Bill of Rights Amendment One states (among other things) "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...or the right of the people peaceably to assemble..."
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?
When a catastrophic danger to humankind exists and the vaccines have passed the standard rigorous protocols reducing to acceptable levels the adverse reaction standards.
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 stable ally in an otherwise volatile region of the world.
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
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
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.
Neutral
Government does not have the authority to redefine what is "God-ordained." It does have the authority and responsibility to define what will be acceptable in the society. Government has defined marriage in terms beyond one man and one woman.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. My values are aligned with the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights. I value kindness and civility in all discourse.
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.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, racism exists. Recent episodes of violence, civil unrest and the tensions amongst people signify that it is a threat to our domestic security.
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 & C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Fossil fuel & nuclear energy.
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?
The Constitution of the United States identifies the purpose of government is to establish a system of justice, ensure domestic peace, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the "Blessings of Liberty" to ourselves and generations to come.
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?
Current restrictions should be expanded to include restrictions for people convicted of violent misdemeanors, persons with severe mental illness and persons with substance use disorders.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Teachers should be allowed but not required to carry guns with proper training and certification.
