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


Links

Stanley Clouse websites FacebookFacebook

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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