Paul Davis

Non-Partisan | Nevada

Candidate Profile

Moderate

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Paul Davis


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Board of Education, Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Paul Davis websites

EDUCATION

The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Ph.D., 1978

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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OTHER INFORMATION

Paul Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. 

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

It depends on the health of the fetus and the mother

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

The school should provide information to students from all different political and religious organizations.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

It is a part of the government's responsibility to ensure that the opportunity exists for people to be educated.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.

Disagree

The courts have repeatedly made it abundantly clear that this is illegal. I follow the law of the land.

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Agree

Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

The relationship with Israel is vital to the United States National Security.

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

This goes without saying. It is essential.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree

Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.

A

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Neutral

It depends on the situation and the student involved.

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

American History, Civics, Information Technology, Personal Finances, Mathematics, Science, Physical Fitness, Art & Music.


VALUES

Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.

Agree

Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.

Neutral

Everything is relative. I follow the law of the land.

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Neutral

It depends on the situation and the health of the student involved.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in a monolithic creator of the universe.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

It is illogical not to have voter identification.


EQUALITY

I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Agree

I believe that everyone should have equal educational opportunities to succeed.

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


ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 General Election

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

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?

Moderate

Everything is relative to the specific issue involved.


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Agree

This makes sense.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

It depends on the vaccination. For example, measles is highly virulent.

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