

Ted Davis Jr
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ted Davis Jr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 20
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, JD, 1976
UNC - Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, BA, 1972
WORK & MILITARY
13th Judicial District of NC, Assistant District Attorney, 1977-1980
US Attorney for the EDNC, Assistant US Attorney, 1980-1982
New Hanover County Attorney's Office, Assistant County Attorney, 1982-1884
Ted Davis, Jr., Attorney at Law, Sole Practioner, 1984-2016
AFFILIATIONS
Cape Fear Community College, Board of Trustees
UNCW Seahawk Club, Board of Directors
Wilmington-Cape Fear Rotary Club, Member / Paul Harris Fellow
Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Member
Airlie Gardens Foundation, Board Member
Azalea Festival, Committee Chairman
St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, S.S.Teacher/Men's Bible Class/Deacon/Elder
NHC Republican Party/LCF Republican.Women's Club, Executive Committee/Associate Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, 1996-2012
North Carolina House of Representatives, 2012-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
North Carolina Values Coalition
OTHER (2)
*North Carolina Troopers Association; South East Republican Men's Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2019); David R. Lewis Sr. (2016); Frank Iler (2016); Linda Johnson (2016); National Republican Congressional Committee (2006)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Dennis Riddell (2018); Edgar V. Starnes (2012); Gregory F. Murphy (2018); John Bell (2012); Leo Daughtry (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2018); North Carolina Advocates for Justice (2018)
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?
Rape, incest or when life threatening to 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?
Individuals should be allowed the freedom to practice the religion of their choice without the government mandating any particular religion.
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?
There is presently a gap with individuals who make too much income to qualify for Medicaid but not enough income to be able to afford their own private healthcare coverage. I Co-Sponsored a Bill in the State House that would include those individuals with requirements that they are gainfully employed if physically and mentally able as well as paying a small percentage of their income towards the premium for their coverage.
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?
Documented immigrants who successfully fulfill the requirements to become United States citizens.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
A permit requirement with a background check and access to mental health records, as well as proper training in the use of that particular weapon.
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?
I will continue to be involved with: funding and protecting our K-12 school students, administrators and faculty, legislation against Human Trafficking, and legislation against the opioid addiction crises.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
My voting record as a New Hanover County Commissioner, and My voting record as a member of the NC House of Representatives.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
A BA degree in Political Science, A Juris Doctor degree, Practicing law from 1977 to 2017, 16 years as a County Commissioner, 15 years as a Cape Fear Community College Trustee, and entering my eighth year as a member of the State House of Representatives.
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 believe in public service and giving back to my community. I enjoy being able to help those that I represent and being involved in legislation that will benefit not only New Hanover County where I live but the rest of North Carolina as well. Since entering politics, I have endeavored to conduct myself as a gentleman, statesman and professional. I have no hidden agenda. I listen to all sides before I make a decision as to how I will vote and do what I truly believe is in the best interest of those involved.
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.
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 believe in God, and Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
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