
Kristy Gore
Republican | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kristy Gore
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 99
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Trident Technical College, N. Charleston, Associates, 2008-2008
WORK & MILITARY
Retired Investigator, 2010-2024
Realtor, 2019-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Berkeley County Republican Women, President, 2021-2025
South Carolina Federation Of Republican Women, SC-01 District Director, 2023-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
South Carolina Statehouse District 99, 2026-2028
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
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Medical emergency or life of mother in danger
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Neutral
I have not thought about this before this question. In the immediate, this is a man-made creation and not ordained by God so I feel like I would be ok with the destruction because at some point the donor will lose control over the use of embryos.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I think minimum wage is for entry level positions. I think if people think they should be able to run a household on minimum wage, they are misled. This is for new entry workers, less educated workers and service positions.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1-Audit spending every year or create a website that shows every itemized invoice paid. 2-Stop earmarks 3-Audit the efficiency of government employees every two years.-Example, in S.C.D.O.T., we have multiple people working in positions that are responsible for hiring. We need to put that responsibility back in the department, not have applicants filter thru three different people. That just seems like man hours that are duplicated.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government does not have power over the way a church operates.
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.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
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?
We need to protect them from being invaded but I don't think we need to be sending billions of dollars to them. Their people receive a monthly check for over 3000$. We should not be sending them money if they can afford to do that! Especially, since our citizens are struggling to afford to eat!
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Neutral
As a Christian, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. Constitutionally, I believe anyone should be able to marry whomever they want. We cannot legislate morality. The government needs to mind their own business when it comes to anything outside of providing national security and the basic responsibilities of government.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a strong Christian who believes in self-governing as well as free will.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
I agree that weather modification technology should be illegal. Legislation needs to be implemented that foreign materials should not be sprayed in our air, water or grounds.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We need to open up the market for multiple energy sources to be available to the public.
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
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To investigate thoroughly. To prosecute criminals by obeying the constitutional rights of the accused.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE outside of a criminal background check
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