Dan Kiger
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Kiger
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board
Race
State Rep., District 90
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
North Forsyth High School, Winston Salem, NC, 1971-
NC Highway Patrol Academy, Raleigh, NC, 1978-
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, 1982-
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, 1980-
Hazmat Technician, 1992-
Standardized Field Sobriety and Drug Recognition Instructor, 1982-
DMV Certified Drivers Education Instructor and Examiner Training, 2010-
Various career related training and certifications
WORK & MILITARY
License To Live Driver Education, Owner/Instructor, 2006-2026
Wake Forest University, Police Supervisor, 2006-2018
NC Highway Patrol, Sergeant, 1978-2003
Forsyth County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Sheriff, 1972-1978
AFFILIATIONS
Elkin Valley Baptist Church, Member, Chior, Finance Committee, 1992-2026
Plesant Hill Baptist Chuch, Member, Chior, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, 1979-1992
Surry County GOP, Chairman, 2011-2012
Surry County GOP, Chairman, 2015-2016
Surry County GOP, Active Member, 2005-2026
Surry Community College Foundation Board, Member, 2003-2008
NC Criminal Justice Information Network Governing Board, Member, 2018-2026
NC Standardized Field Sbriety and Drug Recognition Accreditation Board, Member, 2016-2018
Elkin Masonic Lodge 454, Member and Past Master, 1981-2026
NC Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, Member, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Elkin Board of Education, 1990-1994
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Sheriff, 2006-
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Hal Weatherman (2023)
Dan Forest (2020)
Republican National Committee (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Don East (2010)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I oppose taxpayer funding for abortion providers liked Planned Parenthood and support directing public dollars toward life-affirming healthcare that truly helps women and families.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe in protecting life while recognizing that there are rare and tragic circumstances. I believe abortion should be limited and allowed only in situations when the life of the mother is at serious risk, or in cases of rape or incest. Public policy should prioritize protecting life while ensuring compassion and care in dificult situations.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Yes--I believe human life has inherent value and deserves legal protection, and as a law maker I would support laws that protect life while allowing clearly defined exceptions consistent with North Carolina law.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Yes--I believe human embryos created throuh artificial methods have inherent value and should be protected from purposeful destruction while ensuring laws are clear, ethical, and consitent with current North Carolina law.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Federal law should be enforced as written, with any revisions made by Congress through the legislative process.The rule of law matters.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Goverment should not control religion and full protection of individual religious freedom.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Government should not force people to violate their conscience.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
This is not about the Chinese people, but about holdnig an authoritarian government accountable for its actions.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, Israel is one of Aerica's strongest allies and a key strategic partner in the Middle East. Our relationship strengthens national security, counterterrorism efforts, and regional stability while supporting a fellow democracy.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NO government should not maintain databases tracking individuals' medical conditions; protecting patient privacy and personal liberty come first.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support wage growth through job creation, work force training and a strong economy - not one size fits all government mandates that hurts small bussinesses and rural communities.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
In Surry and Wilkes counties free enterprise and private property rights are essential to small businesses and family farms allowing them to grow and invest and pass their livelihoods on to the next generation.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Focus spending on public safety, education, and infrastructure before expanding government or creating new programs. Steamline regulations that slow down agencies and burden taxpayers, small businesses, and farmers without delivering real value. Increase legislative oversight of contracts, grants, and public spending so taxpayers can see where their money goes. My priorities are cutting red tape, increasing transparency, and focusing spending on core services.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
No--I do not support sanctuary cities; the law should be enforced consistently while protecting the rights of legal residents and citizens.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Yes--Education decisions are best made closest to the students in states and local communities, not by federal bureaucrats. Returning control allows parents, teachers, and school boards to better meet local needs.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
International collaboration can be valuable, but funding from foreign governments must be carefully limited, transparent, and scrutinized. Education policy and congtrol should remain firmly in American hands.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The goal of the criminal justice system should be to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and ensure equal justice under the law.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Yes, the US legal system must remain based on the Constitution and apply equally to everyone.. While religious freedom is fully protected, no religious law including Sharia law should be incorporated into or override American law.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The focus should be on enforcing existing laws, targeting violent offenders, and improving mental health intervention-not creating new gun restrictions for law-abiding citizens. Responsible gun ownership and public safety go hand in hand.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Very Conservative
I am a christian constitutional conservative who believes in limited government individual liberty personal responsibility and strong families.
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
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Schools and medical professionals play an important role but parents must remain informed partners in decisions affecting their children. Collaboration works better than government control.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I believe children deserve protection from irreversible medical or social interventions before they are old enough to give informed consent. The focus should be on couinseling, parental involvement, and protecting a child's phycial and mental health-not rushing them into decisons they ma not fully understand.
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
No-- I am cautious about gambling expansion because it disproportionately harms working families and rural communities. Economic development should be built on jobs, small businesses, and opportunity, not dependence on gambling revenue.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a person of faith, and my beliefs shape my comitment to honesty, respect for life, strong families, and serving others with humility.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
NO Voter ID Laws protect the integrity of our elections and ensure confidence in the outcome. Providing free IDs and reasonable access ensures voting remains fair and accessible without compromising security.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Yes, I support protecting women's sports and women-only spaces based on biological sex to preserve fairness, safety and equal opportunities for women and girls. This can be done while still treating everyone with dignity and respect.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
To meet growing electricity demand, we need reliable baseload energy like natural gas. Innovation matters, but we must met todays demand with proven reliable energy while investing responsibly in future technologies.
