| Name | Allen Mashburn |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | Lieutenant Governor |
| County, District/Township | North Carolina |
| Address | 202 Asbury Church Road Seagrove, North Carolina 27341 Map It |
| Phone | (910) 215-7371 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | Yes |
| Election Date | 03/05/2024 |
| Your Website | allenmashburn4nc.com |
| Copy & Paste Your Social Media Handles Here | Twitter - @Mashburn4NC |
| 1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected? | I am a pastor, a father, and a patriot. I was compelled to run for office because of the evil we are seeing at unprecedented levels and I can't imagine what kind of future my children will have if we don't have principled leaders rise up and run for office. Three years ago, my co-host and I started the podcast, Carolina Conservatives to combat the inappropriate and pornographic books in the public education system of NC. We read and put the words on the screen of the video, which has gotten us banned from YouTube and shadow banned every where else. Parents need to be awakened, shaken up to know what ideologies are coming at their children on a daily basis to rob their minds and souls of their innocence. We have had some success in seeing some books removed, but it is minuscule compared to what must be done. I know God called me to enter the public arena to stand for righteousness, our children, and raise the standard of common sense. The role of Lt. Governor is crucial because he serves as president of the NC Senate where the influence will allow me to craft principled legislation that will protect our next generation. He also sits on the State Board of Education which is very influential in setting the tone for education and allowing much of what we are fighting to remove. We must have a change there and I relish at the opportunity to sit on the Board to fight the leftist/Marxist agenda which is penetrating our schools. The Lt Governor also sits on the State Board of Community Colleges. This has become another hotbed for DEI and CRT, which needs to be eradicated from our State. As a former welder, I want to see the trades expanded, adhering to the needs of the region in training specialists that areas need most. In summation, we have to have a bold voice to follow the bold voice we currently have (Mark Robinson), and be his support system when he is governor. We have been friends for over three years and I fully support him. In addition, people have taken notice of our bold stand on principles and our American values; Riley Gaines, Eric Metaxas, Jenna Ellis are among a few who have nationally endorsed us as well as local and state officials. |
| 2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state? | The top three critical issues facing our State can be summed up in three terms: Faith, Family, Freedom. Family - In this State, I am the only candidate in my race that went to Raleigh and pushed for a strong parental rights bill--my certainty in this statement as me being the only one has been confirmed by several members of the legislature. We have been the strongest candidate on fighting for women's sports and the only candidate to go to Raleigh to push for that legislation, so much that our very own Payton McNabb and Riley Gaines has fully endorsed my campaign because in their words, "Allen is the only person that shows up!" We have called for our Department of Public Instruction to leave the American Library Association that is run by a Marxist and is pushing most of the garbage we are seeing and fighting against in our public school libraries. Freedom - Energy independence, medical freedom, parental freedom. We don't co-parent with anyone and we do not march to the beat of the State or Federal government. The economy is a factor in this State and being a former business owner, I can say that if government has minimal say, entrepreneurs have maximal return of investment. Why are we talking about freedom of parents? They have freedom granted them by God and the Constitution. The critical issues facing our State are that--the Left's attack on our faith, family and freedoms. It is my duty as Lt. Governor to use the pulpit that it is to stand in the gap and for our families and truth. |
| 3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state? | Support |
| 4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges? | Support |
| 5. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges? | Support |
| 6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies? | Support |
| 7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation? | Yes |
| 8. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States? | Yes |
| 9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary? | No |
| 10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children? | Support |
| 11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age? | Support |
| 12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature? | Support |
| 13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12? | Support |
| 14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach. | Support |
| 15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts? | Yes |
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