

John Sauls
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Sauls
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 51
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Charles B. Alcock H.S., Pikeville, NC, Yes, 1968
Wayne Community College, Goldsboro,NC, No, 1972
Heritage Bible College, Dunn, NC, Yes, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Warrant Officer Candidate, 5 months
AFFILIATIONS
Crossroads Ministries, Senior Pastor
Central Carolina Com College, Trustee
Lee County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Heritage Bible College, Chair Board of Trustees
NC General Assembly, State Representative
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 7
Lee County Commissioner, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; North Carolina Values Coalition
OTHER (1)
*North Carolina Troopers Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
David R. Lewis Sr. (2006); Pat McCrory (2012); State Republican Party Organizations (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pat Hurley (2016)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the government shall not establish a religion. That each person has an understanding as to their right to worship or not. Also that the words ''separation 0f church and state'' is not in our constitution. I
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe citizens should be able to buy healthcare across state lines. This would reduce the price of healthcare insurance.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone properly vetted to include their health, ability to contribute to this nation,and who have a thorough background check. They should commit to learn English and become citizens. There should be limits each year as to the number allowed into the country.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce the laws we have in place
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Increase Community College teacher pay Increase Correctional Officers pay due to severe shortage of officers Continue to fight for the unborn
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Served 8 years on the Lee County Economic Development Board. The last 2 years as Chairman. Secured $4.5 million for new airport for Lee County in the last 2 years. Secured $ 250,000 for Southern Lee's Athletic field, $500,000 for Central Carolina Community College.Currently serve as Chair of House Community College, Chair of Education Appropriations Committee,Vice Chair full Appropriations Committee and many other Appropriations during my 11 years of public office. I voted for every bill including the born alive bill that protects life. I spent 26 years preaching the gospel of hope. I have seen miracles, marriages saved, drug addicts and alcoholics delivered and become productive citizens, lives changed.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a successful businessman as a manager of a trucking company leading it to a 300% increase in revenue. Pastored a church that grew in attendance from 35 to over 700 a week in attendance with 7 full time employees. Currently serving as a member of the NC General Assembly. Served 4 years as a County Commissioner and on my 7th year in the General Assembly. Attended Wayne Community College, Heritage Bible College( received an Honary Doctorate) and received manage development training at Notre Dame University.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am married to Mardie Merritt Sauls. We are blessed with three children all married with four children between them. All are christians and their spouses.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian I believe the Bible is God's Word I believe Jesus is the Savior and Redeemer of mankind I believe in the Trinity, Father,Son,and Holy Spirit I believe in Heaven and hell
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