

Stanley Clouse
Non-Partisan | Nebraska
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stanley Clouse
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Member of the Legislature, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Mid Plains Community College, North Platte, NE, Associates, 2024
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, Ex Officio Board Member, Platte River Road Archway Monument
Board Member, New Life Church, Host team
Numerous Community organizations, various positions held, Greater Nebraska Chief Elected Officials Board NDOL)
Chair, Nebraska Natural Resources Commission, Member
UNMC Nursing Community Advisory Council, Member, Economic Development Council of Buffalo County
Officer, Gibbon Chamber of Commerce, Member
Nebraska League of Municipalities, Legislative Committee
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Counci / Mayor, 2003 - present
Shelton Village Board, 1998 - 2000
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Nebraska Legislature, 2024
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Deb Fischer
Pete Ricketts
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB NE PAC)
OTHER (3)
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Nebraska Realtors Association
NNA Pac Nebraska Nurses Assocation Political Action Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Former Ne Leg Speaker Galen and Marilyn Hadley
US Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fisher
Nebraska Nurses Association PAC
US Congressman Mike Flood
Nebraska Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Mike Flood (2022)
Adrian Smith (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Pursuant to current Nebraska State Law up to 12 weeks and with certain exceptions such as rape, incest, health of the mother.
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
Patient safety is paramount.
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.
Neutral
Depends on the circumstances surrounding the request.
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?
It should be a livable wage but not an entitlement.
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?
Never, however, exceptions can be made if churches are harboring terroristic organizations and practices in violation of law.
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. It should not be so cumbersome that those in need are not provided for.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only if vaccinations are PROVEN and it is for the safety of others to prevent the spread of infectious disease. There should be a definitive, valid reason for the requirement.
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 has long been one of our strongest allies and a democratic stronghold in that region.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The chaos at southern border is one of the biggest risks to US in terms of national security and physical safety of our citizens. It MUST be brought under control!!
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
It depends on the programs and how they are structured. Public education should definitely be adequately funded.
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.
Neutral
It depends on the issue and the mental capacity of the parents. Protecting children should always come first.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian and a believer in biblical teachings.
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?
Racism is inherently a bad thing but is often used as a scapegoat. I don't believe it is a domestic threat but obviously more work needs to be done to unite rather than divide.
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. Uniform adoption and application of regulations are often not cost effective and unnecessarily restrictive.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear - specifically small nuclear reactors. Renewable energy is supplemental and needs to be more cost effective without taxpayer subsidies.
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?
Provide for public safety (environmental, personal, and military) and ensure essential necessities of life are available.
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
Community programs should be additionally funded and not redirected. Police departments and other law enforcement should never be defunded as they serve the purpose of protecting our citizenry. Any abuse should be proven and specifically addressed.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Limited as is already established by law.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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