Agricultural Economy

North Carolina's farm and agribusiness sectors are a powerhouse—contributing over $111 billion annually to our state economy. NC Agriculture Economic Impact 2024

To build a more resilient agricultural economy, we need a clearer picture of where our value is generated and how it is reinvested. I support publishing detailed, sector-specific economic data that highlights profit centers, cost burdens, and downstream spending. This will inform smarter policy, enhance the return on investment for producers, and help retain more agricultural dollars in North Carolina communities. I would be interested to learn what percentage of the $111 billion remains in North Carolina.

We must expand value-added opportunities, keep land in production, and protect farmers from excessive regulation and rising development pressures.

Our agricultural policies must be transparent, consistent, and focused on real returns—supporting both small family farms and large-scale producers. When policy rewards productivity and reinvests in the people who work the land, rural communities grow stronger and the entire state benefits.

When we protect our land, reward our producers, and keep ag dollars local, North Carolina grows from the ground up.

Defending the Second Amendment

As a North Carolina-raised farm boy, lifelong hunter, and U.S. Army combat veteran with over 33 years of service, I fully support the constitutional right of every law-abiding citizen to keep and bear arms. I am tired of politicians treating responsible gun owners like criminals while doing nothing to stop actual crime.

The 2nd Amendment protects the people’s right to be armed precisely so that a free people—not just a federal army—could secure their own liberty.

I support concealed carry across state lines, oppose unconstitutional gun confiscation schemes, and reject federal overreach. Our Second Amendment is not up for negotiation—it protects our families, our freedom, and our way of life.

Every time career politicians try to chip away at the Second Amendment, they remind us exactly why we need it. 

Education

As a Christian father and an experienced homeschool parent, I believe education should focus on real skills—not political agendas. We need to get back to the basics: reading, writing, math, and life skills like shop, home economics, and personal finance. Parents—not bureaucrats—should decide what's best for their children. That's why I support school choice, opportunity scholarships, and allowing families to direct their tax dollars to public, private, or homeschool education that aligns with their values and goals. Not every student needs college, but every student needs a future—and it starts with freedom in education.

Teach kids how to think, fix a truck, balance a checkbook—and let parents call the shots, not Raleigh.

Sanctity of Life & Family Responsibility

I want to begin with what we all agree on: every human life has value, and every woman facing an unexpected or crisis pregnancy deserves compassion, respect, and real support—not judgment. I believe every life is precious and made in the image of God. From the moment of conception, science confirms what Scripture has always taught—each of us is uniquely created and deserving of protection.

I also recognize that many women do not walk into an abortion clinic lightly. Some are pressured by partners, employers, or family. Others face heartbreaking medical news or the trauma of rape. My heart breaks for those women. No woman should ever feel alone, trapped, or forced into a decision she will carry emotionally for the rest of her life. We must do more to stand beside mothers—before, during, and after pregnancy—so that choosing life is not just a moral ideal, but a realistic option.

With that said, I do not believe abortion should be used as a form of birth control. When we treat life as disposable, we dishonor both God and our own national character. Life begins at conception—not when Washington says it does. Abortion should only be considered in the rarest and most serious situations, and our laws should reflect that moral truth.

My key positions are:

1. Late-term abortion:
   America remains one of just seven nations where elective, late-term abortion is still legal after five months. That must change. I support banning cruel born-alive procedures and protecting unborn children who can feel pain.

2. Contraception decisions:
   I do not believe politicians or panels of doctors should dictate what form of contraception is right for a family. Those decisions belong to individuals and families, guided by faith, values, and conscience—not government mandates.

3. Taxpayer funding:
   I support ending all taxpayer funding of abortion or abortion-related activities. People should not be compelled to pay for procedures that violate their deeply held moral and religious beliefs.

4. Rare exceptions, honestly defined:
   I do support allowing for abortion in truly life-threatening medical situations and in cases of rape or incest. Even then, these cases are exceedingly rare. A 2023 Lozier Institute review estimated that:

• • • Rape and incest account for roughly 0.4% of abortions (with underreporting acknowledged).
    • Situations involving serious risk to the woman's life or major bodily function account for roughly 0.3% of abortions. Reference: Lozier Institute  

These small percentages remind us that most abortions are not about saving a mother’s life, but they also remind us that behind every statistic is a real woman and a real child. My goal is to protect both—by defending the unborn, supporting mothers, and building a culture where no woman feels abortion is her only choice.