Crystal Y Campbell
Democrat | South Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
College of Charleston, Charleston, MEd. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 1980-1982
WORK & MILITARY
Dorchester County First Steps, Executive Director, 2016-2026
Lexington/Richland School District, Early Childhood Specialist, 2005-2011
AFFILIATIONS
New Jerusalem Triumphant Church, Minister In Training, Lead Doorkeeper, Theatre Arts Director, 1997-2026
Institute for Child Success, Board Member, 2021-2026
Charleston Stage Theater Company, Board Member and Actor, 2022-2026
SC Early Childhood Association, President, Member at large, and SECA Rep, 1992-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House Seat 100 Berkeley County, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Walter Howell
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Crystal Y Campbell (2026)
Local, County, District Democratic Organizations (2026)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Crystal Y Campbell (2026)
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).
Choose not to answer
I need more information about the reason. I believe that this should be covered just like medical care. My thoughts are that if it's funded by the federal govt, then the federal govt has jurisdiction. This type of oversight may be complicated, but again I am not an expert with the funding.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
If the mother's life or child's life is in jeopardy.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
Unfortunately, the legal protections have been limited by race and socio-economic status.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Neutral
Why is it even a consideration. This does not make sense to me.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage needs to be increased. It is currently 7.25 an hour, no on can rent or own a home, put gas in the car, pay childcare, purchase everyday needs and live on this miniscule amount. The average person needs to make no less than 32.00/hour.
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. Participating in a war that has no merit. 2. Paying the salaries for life-time Congressmen and women. Term-limits are vital. 3. More funding should go to child care affordibility and education.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I acquaint it with the time Jesus told Peter to go fishing and he would find the money to pay the taxes for the both of them in the mouth of a fish. Even Jesus knew we have to pay taxes and operate in the world system. Peter had enough faith to believe what Jesus said and to be obedient. I operate knowing that the laws of the "state" must be adhered to, but Father God will give me the ability and wisdom to still be successful. Laws that are unjust however, must be challenged and changed.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I will never go against what I know is against the Word of God regardless of the consequences. There should not be any required services that would violate moral or religious beliefs. Jesus is why I am in this political arena. I am to love everyone and help the needy, widows and orphans and I will do what Father God in His word tells me to do. As a constiuent, you want me to have integrity is all areas of my life. I am a woman of integrity, my "yea" is "yea" and my "nay" is "nay".
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 question is difficult to explain in 500 characters. I believe that it is a combination of "B" and "C". Healthcare should be one of those inalienable rights. Healthcare should not be bought, sold or revoked. We know the poor will always be with us, therefore the fact that you are human you should have healthcare coverage regardless of your socio-economic status, especially our children. I have paid into Medicare since 1982 and I want every bit of my contribution.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
This question does not deserve a response. How evil is that thought?
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Neutral
What is the purpose of this question? For as long as I have been alive the communist party has posed serious threats for the US. What's new or has changed?
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is critical that we stay in allegiance with Israel. The Word of God says so and it is to our advantage.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Agree
What needs to happen is that the process for becoming a U.S. citizen should not have the roadblocks and detours that I have heard about and experienced with friends wanting to become citizens. Again, I hate injustice and the current process for becomong a citizen needs to be overhauled and made fair and easier.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
One of the biggest and most detrimental mistakes made in the last year.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
I need to find out more about this to give a suitable answer. I am not aware of this being an issue. I cant think of a time wherein it made a difference or caused a problem.
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
With the caveat of whether or one the parent's rights interferes or causes another parent's child to be adversely affected. For example, it is a parent's right to not vaccinate, but it is also a parents right to vaccinate. But when the lack of vaccination causes other children's lives to be in jeopardy, the health of all of the children takes precedence. Futhermore, when another parent's need to control turns into book banning and stops my right as a parent to choose, the law should have limits
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
As a believer and follower of Jesus Christ knowing that we are created in God's image and He created us individually, I believe it is wrong for an adult to physically or socially change a child's birth sex.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Holy Trinity, the Triune God, God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. I walk with integrity according to the true word of Jesus Christ. I am His glory carrier and I am a candidate in this realm at His unction and plan for my life. We stand on the Word of God, "Loving God", "Loving each other" and "Doing good". I am His servant and temper all that I do with his love for humankind.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The physical appearance should not matter, the heart for Jesus is what's important.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
This too is an evil statement. Reparations are due to particular races due to the atrosities that were performed and done unto them. This is why history is so important and why some humans want to erase it. The abominable actions of leaders and folk intent on evil and following the enemy and who are in authority leads to this ugly kind of thinking. If we do what is right, we can never go wrong and this thought would never exist. Do what is right!
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.
Agree
Women should not be able to play men's sports either. Personally, I dont like going into public bathrooms because I dont want to see women in my bathroom. Humans need to make individual restrooms so only one person is in it at a time. Then it is a non-issue. So stop being so cheap and convert existing restrooms for single individual use, then there won't be a issue. As a parent, I made my child and grandchild go to the restroom with me until I felt comfortable enough to let them go alone.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Agree
We need to help our environment, otherwise we may not have one.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Gas and Solar power.
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?
Choose not to answer
I dont like any of the choices. I never classified myself as any of the above but all of the above depending on the circumstances and what Jesus wants me to do. No matter what the situation, I am required to hate the sin and love the sinner. I am to live the life and follow the path that God has for me. I dont have a heaven or hell to put anyone in, so I try to live by example. I am a teacher/educator who wants the best for everyone.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
aBSOLUTELY NOT!!!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To operate with absolute fairness, impartiality and proportionality. We should keep order and punish wrongdoers. RACE should never be a factor in the fairness or impartiality. We should judge wisely (not taking bribes) and fairly and forbid favoritism to the rich and/or powerful. Only man puts degrees on sin. In God's eyes, a sin is a sin, is a sin no matter who commits it.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
We are to protect our children no matter what the infraction and at ALL costs.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Choose not to answer
I am not an expert in any other religion other than Christianity and the laws given to us by Jesus Christ. So, I prefer not to respond to this other than to say, Sharia law is not the law that I live by.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Make sure that guns cannot get into the hands of any children and those who should not have them. Parents should be held responsible if they give their child a gun or if the child finds and uses their gun and someone gets hurt, killed or robbed. Teach gun safety to everyone. Be responsible.
