Nicholas Allan Paul
Republican | New Mexico
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nicholas Allan Paul
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 33
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, B.S. Business, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Otero County Association of Realtors, Board Member, Otero County Association of Realtors
President, Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board, New Mexico Association of Realtors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City of Alamogordo, City Commissioner, District 1, 2.5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
William Burt-New Mexico State Senator, District 33
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This question is broad and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no without knowing additional information about a given situation. That said, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This question is broad and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no without knowing additional information about a given situation. That said, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
This question is broad and cannot be answered with a simple yes or no without knowing additional information about a given situation. That said, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
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
While I selected strongly agree, this is only under the assumption that these types of drugs are legal to use. As previously stated, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
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
While I selected strongly agree, this is only under the assumption that these types of drugs are legal to use. As previously stated, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
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
While I selected strongly agree, this is only under the assumption that these types of drugs are legal to use. As previously stated, my belief is that it is wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being, that abortion intentionally kills an innocent human being, therefore, abortion is morally wrong.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
I am in support of a market driven approach to minimum wage.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I am in support of a market driven approach to minimum wage.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I am in support of a market driven approach to 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
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
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?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
This is a broadly phrased question on a very complex and complicated topic of healthcare, that said, I believe there should be a free market option or solution for healthcare, in addition to some degree of government funded insurance for those who need it.
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.
This is a broadly phrased question on a very complex and complicated topic of healthcare, that said, I believe there should be a free market option or solution for healthcare, in addition to some degree of government funded insurance for those who need it.
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.
This is a broadly phrased question on a very complex and complicated topic of healthcare, that said, I believe there should be a free market option or solution for healthcare, in addition to some degree of government funded insurance for those who need it.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
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. I believe there are two different levels on which this question can be answered...1.) On the level of being a Christian, which I am, we are called to support the Jewish people. 2.) On the level of geo-politics, Israel has been a long term ally of the United States and a staunch supporter for freedom and democracy in a highly volatile middle-east environment, thus they deserve our support and why the relationship is important to the United States.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. I believe there are two different levels on which this question can be answered...1.) On the level of being a Christian, which I am, we are called to support the Jewish people. 2.) On the level of geo-politics, Israel has been a long term ally of the United States and a staunch supporter for freedom and democracy in a highly volatile middle-east environment, thus they deserve our support and why the relationship is important to the United States.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. I believe there are two different levels on which this question can be answered...1.) On the level of being a Christian, which I am, we are called to support the Jewish people. 2.) On the level of geo-politics, Israel has been a long term ally of the United States and a staunch supporter for freedom and democracy in a highly volatile middle-east environment, thus they deserve our support and why the relationship is important to the United States.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Evangelical Christian and I hold to the fundamental tenents of the Christian faith as outlined in the Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed. I also agree with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Evangelical Christian and I hold to the fundamental tenents of the Christian faith as outlined in the Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed. I also agree with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Evangelical Christian and I hold to the fundamental tenents of the Christian faith as outlined in the Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed. I also agree with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Unfortunately racism, historically, was an element of America's past and today pockets of racism still exist in America, as it does in all parts of the world. Racism is never to be condoned ,as each person has human dignity and should be respected and treated honorably. That said, racism is not a threat to domestic security.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Unfortunately racism, historically, was an element of America's past and today pockets of racism still exist in America, as it does in all parts of the world. Racism is never to be condoned ,as each person has human dignity and should be respected and treated honorably. That said, racism is not a threat to domestic security.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Unfortunately racism, historically, was an element of America's past and today pockets of racism still exist in America, as it does in all parts of the world. Racism is never to be condoned ,as each person has human dignity and should be respected and treated honorably. That said, racism is not a threat to domestic security.
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
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
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
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?
Coal + Natural Gas
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal + Natural Gas
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?
Coal + Natural Gas
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 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
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect its people against conflicts and to provide law and order.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect its people against conflicts and to provide law and order.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? 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?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Protect its people against conflicts and to provide law and order.
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I fully support the rights given to American citizens through the 2nd Amendment.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I fully support the rights given to American citizens through the 2nd Amendment.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, as concealed carry with the appropriate guidelines.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I fully support the rights given to American citizens through the 2nd Amendment.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, as concealed carry with the appropriate guidelines.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes, as concealed carry with the appropriate guidelines.
