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Christian Castelli
REPUBLICAN
Christian Castelli is running for North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 6, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Christian Castelli was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up in a military family. He attended Saint Francis Preparatory High School and later graduated from Saint John’s University. He recieved a masters degree from HarvardChristian and his wife, Dr. Sharon Castelli, have been married for 20 years and have three children. They are active members of their community and church in Asheboro, NC.
Professional background
Christian Castelli is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Green Beret with over 20 years of military service, including 14 deployments and six combat tours. He has served as a senior advisor at the Pentagon and was the Deputy Inspector General for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Castelli has also worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Assistant Secretary for Special Operations. After retiring from the military, he started two small businesses providing logistics services.
Political background
Christian Castelli is a retired Army Lt. Col. who was the 2022 Republican nominee in North Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District. He is currently a Republican candidate for Congress in the 2024 election for the same district. There is no mention of him holding any political office or serving on any committees or appointments.
Economy
Supports reducing government spending to promote economic growth, for example: reducing spending on programs like welfare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Supports tax reform, including lower individual and corporate taxes to boost economic growth, and eliminating some deductions and exemptions.
Believes Biden's economic policies and inflation harm North Carolina families; supports a Balanced Budget Amendment, single-issue spending bills, and opposes high national debt; wants tax cuts and fewer regulations.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports energy independence for national security, opposes oil imports from adversaries, advocates for domestic production increase, and supports completing the Keystone Pipeline. Plans to replenish the Strategic Oil Reserve.
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Healthcare
As of January 31, 2024, Christian Castelli’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Voting & Elections
Said, "The foundational principles of our nation... are under increasing pressure in today’s evolving landscape... I am committed to...ensuring that the liberties and freedoms granted to us remain unassailable."
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Public Safety
Supports increased funding for police and maintaining qualified immunity in North Carolina. Advocates for strict consequences for lawbreakers.
Believes that undocumented immigrants pose a threat to public safety.
The candidate's website says, "We must protect our refineries and energy grids and raise our domestic terror alert. The best defense is a coordinated, well-prepared offense."
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Education
Said, "I will fight for families to have School Choice. Parents know what is best for their children and should have a say in their children's education."
Said "I will oppose all efforts that allow sexually explicit materials of any kind to be taught in our schools. I will protect the integrity of women’s sports. I will oppose political indoctrination curriculums."
Supports expanding access to education and job training.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Plans to prioritize border security by completing the wall, enhancing Border Patrol resources, and addressing illegal immigration, drug, and human trafficking issues.
Said, "We should always project strength and leadership on the world stage... I will oppose costly non-essential initiatives that weaken our military."
Opposes the Biden administration's use of money to conduct a prisoner exchange with Iran.
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