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Jonathan Almond
REPUBLICAN
Jonathan Almond is running for North Carolina State Representative, District 73.
Personal background
Jonathan attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning degrees in accounting and finance. He is married to Margaret, and they have 3 kids. The family lives in Cabarrus County and are active members of Harvest Community Church.
Professional background
Jonathan controls a management group, operating 11 franchise restaurants.
Political background
Jonathan Almond's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.
Economy
Opposes increasing taxes, stating, "families need this money in their pockets more than ever."
Believes in investing in the workforce and economy while reducing wasteful spending, and plans to lower tax burdens through investments in education and infrastructure.
Believes the government "wastes and mismanages OUR money" and plans to use his accounting and finance skills to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
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Energy & the Environment
As of June 14, 2024, Jonathan Almond’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Believes parents should decide on medical interventions for their children, including masks and vaccinations, due to potential "harmful consequences."
Opposes government mandates on health decisions, including mask mandates and vaccine requirements, and plans to "limit government overreach" to keep healthcare decisions with the people.
Opposes abortion.
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Voting & Elections
Supports "free and fair elections" and endorses voter ID, limited early voting, rare absentee by-mail, and paper ballots on election day.
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Public Safety
Believes "the Second Amendment protects the First Amendment" and opposes any attempts to infringe on gun rights.
Believes in strong support for the Second Amendment and advocates for military and law enforcement.
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Education
Opposes teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools, saying, "Education should be about teaching, not indoctrinating students with a political agenda."
Believes providing resources and support for children with special education needs is crucial for their development, saying, "Having a strong support system around them in school is so important for their development."
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Supports closing the border, building a wall, and removing illegal immigrants, and wants to stop the flow of Fentanyl and other drugs across the border.
Believes supporting military and law enforcement is crucial for protecting the Constitution and communities, and plans to ensure these services are fully funded.
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