
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
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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