Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Principles & Values


Annette Taddeo: Father was kidnapped by a Marxist terrorist group

Senator Annette Taddeo has been a fighter all her life. She's had to be. As the daughter of an American WWII fighter pilot who gave her that true fighting spirit--She was taught to always believe and never give up! As a little girl and a teenager, Annette underwent 19 major surgeries to correct a cleft lip. When she was 17, her father Anthony, was kidnapped by a Marxist terrorist group funded by the Cuban regime. She was forced to flee an unstable Colombia to the United States.
Source: 2022 Florida Governor campaign website AnnetteTaddeo.com Apr 7, 2021

Ashley Kalus: As a former Golden Gloves boxer, I am a fighter

I started working at a pizza shop when I was only 15. I have been a hostess, a waitress, a barista, and worked retail--working two jobs and still struggling to make it financially--an experience far too many Rhode Islanders still face today. As we take this journey, I will never forget my roots. And as a former Golden Gloves boxer, I am a fighter, and I will be the people of Rhode Island's champion.
Source: 2022 Rhode Island Governor campaign website AshleyKalus.com Sep 14, 2022

Brett Lindstrom: America the most just, free and prosperous nation in history

America is the most just, free and prosperous nation in human history. Our Nebraska children deserve a fact-based, patriotic education that seeks to unify rather than divide. Anti-American, divisive and left-wing propaganda like "Critical Race Theory" has no place in our public schools.
Source: 2022 Nebraska Governor campaign website VoteLindstrom.com Jun 24, 2022

Brian Dahle: I pledge to tell you the truth, restore power, work hard

Source: 2022 California Governor campaign website BrianDahle.com Feb 21, 2022

Chase LaPorte: I have built my core values upon Biblical foundation

As a Christian Conservative I believe the Holy Bible is God's written word to us and I have built my core values upon that foundation. Additionally, I believe in the essential nature of regularly meeting together for worship and fellowship.
Source: 2022 Kansas Governor campaign website LaPorte4KSgov.com Jun 24, 2022

Chase LaPorte: American dream built on hard work, freedom of commerce

Kansans have a proud tradition of working hard to provide well for their families. Unfortunately, the current pandemic has changed the economic landscape in a way where many hard working families are now struggling to make ends meet. The American dream was built on a model of hard work and freedom of commerce. As a business owner, I am committed to these ideals and I will work tirelessly to see a full restoration of our once thriving economy.
Source: 2022 Kansas Governor campaign website LaPorte4KSgov.com Jun 24, 2022

Chris Jones: Raised with strong faith, no conflict with love for science

As a son of two preachers, I was raised with a strong sense of faith. This faith has never collided with my love for science -- in fact, it only made it grow stronger. I attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship, for physics and math, then studied at MIT to become a nuclear engineer and earn a Ph.D. in urban planning. I was blessed to run the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, which provided the tools and technology Arkansans needed to build businesses and create jobs.
Source: 2022 Arkansas Governor campaign website ChrisForGovernor.com May 26, 2022

Chris Jones: Politics does not have to be divisive and destructive

Chris Jones is here to prove that politics does not have to be divisive and destructive, and that as a candidate he can call for accountability while uniting Arkansas. We solve our problems by bringing people together, to find what works, to move us all forward.
Source: 2022 Arkansas Governor campaign website ChrisForGovernor.com May 26, 2022

Dan Cox: Trump: Dan Cox is an America First Patriot

President Trump: "Dan Cox is an America First Patriot who is running for Governor in the Great State of Maryland. A tough lawyer, and smart businessman, Dan has done outstanding work in the Maryland General Assembly. Dan is MAGA all the way-- unlike his opponent, Kelly Schultz, who was handpicked by her 'boss,' RINO Larry Hogan, who has been terrible for our Country and is against the America First Movement. Dan Cox has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website CoxForFreedom.com Apr 24, 2022

Dan Cox: Can't back down from reliance upon God, law and order

Dan introduced legislation to end the "State of Emergency" and reopen Maryland, to ensure equal access to healthcare for seniors and all Marylanders at all times, including during so-called state of emergency. He believes the future of our great State's reliance upon God, law and order depends upon each one of us being willing to not back down from the same, with undying dedication to the heritage of freedom and equality that our Constitution, history and laws demand.
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website CoxForFreedom.com Apr 24, 2022

Doug Gansler: Helps run a non-profit lacrosse league for inner-city youth

In his spare time, Doug helps run a non-profit lacrosse league he founded which offers free lacrosse skills training, mentoring, tutoring and assistance gaining access to area private schools for underserved inner-city youth in Baltimore.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com Dec 29, 2021

Garrett Soldano: Our rights come from God, not from the government

Garrett Soldano is a chiropractor, small business owner, author, public speaker, former football player, family man and proud Catholic. Soldano owns and operates Soldano Family Chiropractic Center in Kalamazoo, and is the author of "God's True Law, a parent's guide to raising successful children." He has raised two boys with his beautiful wife Jennifer.

"Guided by our shared conservative values and faith in our Creator, I will return integrity and honesty to the Governor's office. I will lead on election integrity and restore faith in our election process. I will work FOR the people, and be a leader, not a ruler.

"I understand that our rights come from God, not from the government, and will restore the liberties that Gretchen Whitmer took from us. No more mandates. No more restrictions.

Source: 2022 MI Governor campaign website GarrettForMichigan.com Dec 22, 2021

Garrett Soldano: Father instilled a fierce love for country and sense of duty

As a young child, Garrett grew up in a trailer park, and witnessed his parents pull their family out of poverty and reclaim the American Dream. His dad joined the Michigan National Guard and instilled a fierce love for country and sense of duty in Garrett that he has carried with him his entire life.
Source: 2022 MI Governor campaign website GarrettForMichigan.com Dec 22, 2021

Heidi Ganahl: Founded largest pet care franchise in the world

Heidi's best known as the founder of Camp Bow Wow, where she turned a lifelong passion for dogs into the largest pet care franchise in the world. Under Heidi's leadership, the $150 million brand hit the Inc. 500/5000 list five years in a row and has grown to hundreds of franchises across the U.S. and Canada. Heidi founded its sister charity, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, which rehomed over 10,000 pups and helped franchisees raise over a million dollars for animal health causes.
Source: 2022 Colorado Governor campaign website HeidiForGovernor.com Dec 28, 2021

Jamie R. Smith: Public leaders should be able to reach across the aisle

Despite our differences, public leaders on both sides of the political spectrum should be able to reach across the aisle for common-sense solutions to real South Dakota problems.

Unity is possible and approaching issues by seeing the humanity in one another is the way to end the infighting in Pierre.

Source: 2022 South Dakota Governor campaign website SmithForGov.org Aug 14, 2022

Jason Martin: Instilled values of hard work, family, faith, and community

He was a latch key kid and his parents and step-parents worked hard every single day. While they labored hard to provide for Jason, his many aunts, uncles, and grandparents helped to raise him. Whether it was catching bream in the local watering hole with his PawPaw, shucking corn from his aunt's garden to feed the family, or helping his Nana manage the house; it was with his family that Dr. Martin was instilled with the values of hard work, family, faith, and community.
Source: 2022 Tennessee Governor campaign website MartinForTN.com Aug 7, 2022

Jim Pillen: Involved in Ignite the Faith, Youth for Christ Mission

Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com May 12, 2022

Jim Pillen: America is the best country in the world

Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com May 12, 2022

Jim Pillen: I believe in American exceptionalism

I will fight the socialist agenda at every turn. I believe in American exceptionalism, innovation and a good old-fashioned work ethic. I will oppose anything that will put government bureaucrats between patients and doctors and any policy that penalizes hard-work or incentivizes government dependency. We will stop efforts to implement massive new regulations that will kill jobs and harm our economy.
Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com May 12, 2022

Joe Lombardo: Sheriff Lombardo prefers you just call him Joe

Joe Lombardo has a lot of titles. Sheriff, officer, veteran, leader, husband, and father. Soon he'll add another title: Governor.but you can just call him Joe. Joe has dedicated his life to protecting American freedoms, putting bad guys away, and keeping us safe. So whether you salute him as a veteran, appreciate his service in law enforcement, or can't wait for him to be the next Governor of Nevada.he just prefers you call him Joe.
Source: 2022 Nevada Governor campaign website JoeLombardoForNV.com Oct 21, 2021

Joe Lombardo: Faith leaders are the backbone of our communities

The Lombardo for Governor campaign hosted its first Faith Leaders for Lombardo Breakfast at Liberty Baptist Church in Las Vegas. "During my tenure at Metro, I've worked to partner with faith leaders to make our communities safer and stronger. As I run for governor, I know how critical it is to listen to our faith leaders and learn from them: they are the backbone of our communities and their input, support, and guidance is invaluable," said Sheriff Lombardo.
Source: 2022 Nevada Governor campaign website JoeLombardoForNV.com Apr 6, 2022

Joy Hofmeister: Throughout my life, I've valued hard work and perseverance

Throughout my life, I've valued hard work and perseverance. When I was a child, with the help of committed teachers, I worked to overcome the challenges of living with dyslexia and now am proud to be an advocate for dyslexia awareness. As a young adult, I faced the uncertainty of dropping out of college, only to later graduate at the top of my class at Texas Christian University with a degree in education.
Source: 2022 Oklahoma Gubernatorial campaign website JoyForOK.com Jul 19, 2021

Kandiss Taylor: Passionate about Jesus, Guns, and Babies!

She is passionate about education, mental health, the working class, less government overreach, small business, gun rights, right to life, rural Georgia, our farmers, the economy, and election integrity. Put simply, Jesus, Guns, and Babies!
Source: 2022 GA Gubernatorial campaign website KandissTaylor.com Aug 23, 2021

Karrin Taylor Robson: All rights flow from God, not the government

All rights flow from God, not the government. Karrin will fight any attempts by the radical Left to infringe on our Constitutional rights, including free speech and freedom of religion.
Source: 2022 Arizona Governor campaign website KarrinForArizona.com Jun 24, 2022

Katie Hobbs: Never seen nation so divided; seen it up close in Arizona

I've never seen our nation so divided, and I've seen it up close here in Arizona. It's time to roll up our sleeves and start healing--physically healing from the COVID crisis, healing our economy from a year of shutdown, and bringing our state back together after the incendiary and divisive politics of the last few years. I'm ready. I hope you'll join me.
Source: 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial campaign website KatieHobbs.org Dec 20, 2021

Mike Harmon: No legacy except I served my Lord, family, & country well

Mike Harmon is a Christian conservative dedicated to returning constitutional leadership to the governor's office. As Mike campaigns for Governor, this philosophy is near and dear to his heart: "I have no desire to leave a legacy, except, that I served my Lord, I served my family, and I served my country, well."
Source: 2022 Kentucky Gubernatorial campaign website MikeHarmon.com Mar 9, 2022

Nan Whaley: Focus on economy, no compromise on core progressive values

In cities like Dayton, it is easy to just say we want to make America great again. But we don't have time to focus on what is behind us. Nan believes we must maintain a laser-like focus on economic issues without compromising on civil rights and other core progressive values. We all know that Ohio is not a "red state." But if we fail to lay out a positive vision for the future and demonstrate the good we can do when we govern according to our values, then it will be.
Source: 2022 Ohio Governor campaign website NanWhaleyForOhio.com Apr 6, 2021

Peter Franchot: Measure commitment not by money spent, but results we demand

[On policy methods]: "The lighted path forward is embodied by a new approach to public policy--one that measures one's commitment to an issue not by the amount of taxpayer money that we are willing to spend, but by the results that we demand in return."
Source: 2022 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website franchot.com Feb 18, 2021

Paul Gazelka: We are citizens of the greatest country in the world

Parents deserve fair choices for their children's education, especially if those children are in failing schools. All schools need our children to look honestly at our history. And in that honest evaluation of our triumph and our flaws, we learn from our mistakes and take pride in the fact that we are citizens of the greatest country in the world.
Source: 2022 MN Governor campaign website GazelkaForGovernor.com Dec 23, 2021

Scott Jensen: A governor should serve to preserve, protect and prepare

A governor should serve to preserve, protect and prepare. Those three principles are immutable--they are the standard for every governor. I am running for Governor because these principals have not been met by our current administration.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website DrScottJensen.com Dec 30, 2021

Stacy Lee George: Part of a salt of the earth type of American family

Stacy learned quickly what it was like to, "earn your keep", as he was part of a salt of the earth type of American family. Stacy's father, Henry, very seldom had any days off as he worked nightshift at 3M, drove a truck delivering clothes for a sewing company, and drove a bulldozer for a local coal mining company. Henry would let young Stacy tag along. These adventures for Stacy would instill hard work, integrity, character, and respect for the backbone workers of this state and country.
Source: 2022 AL Gubernatorial campaign website StacyLeeGeorge.com Dec 20, 2021

Tim James: Tim owns his faith in Christ as the foundation of his life

Tim owns his faith in Christ as the foundation of his life. Tim's background in business and his strong family ties have shaped his conservative views on politics. He is universally noted as a solid conservative who stands ready to defend Alabama against liberal efforts to wage a culture war on the bedrock elements of America's foundation: faith, family, and freedom. Tim's father, Fob James, was a two-term Governor of Alabama.

There is a cultural war brewing and good men and women must engage. The Republican leadership in large part are what we call RINOS (Republicans In Name Only) or Democrats disguised as Republicans. My primary motivation to enter the race is the constant barrage to turn this nation to something that it is not.

Source: 2022 Alabama Governor campaign website TimJamesGovernor.com Feb 24, 2022

Tim James: Faith in God first, family second in all policy decisions

We must protect our Judeo-Christian heritage, and if I am privileged to serve as governor, we will keep faith in God first, and family second in all public policy decisions. These beliefs form the foundation on which America was constructed and undergird our constitutional republic.

We will protect the religious liberty of our pastors and churches and will resist any federal order to shut them down, for any reason, as was done in 2020.

Nothing in the First Amendment or any law inhibits the legitimate free exercise of our faith. Prohibiting a high school valedictorian from mentioning the name of God or disallowing a public acknowledgment of God is an affront to the heritage of our great country where our founders declared in the Declaration of Independence "with firm reliance upon Divine Providence." We may separate the functions of church and state, but never should we divorce government from the truth of Almighty God.

Source: 2022 Alabama Governor campaign website TimJamesGovernor.com Feb 24, 2022

Tim James: Faith-based organizations can participate in public programs

We support the rights of people of faith to the free exercise of religion, including every citizen's right to apply religious values to public policy and the right of faith-based organizations to participate fully in public programs without renouncing their beliefs and without government interference.
Source: 2022 Alabama Governor campaign website TimJamesGovernor.com Feb 24, 2022

Tim James: Condemn activist judges who allow desecration of the flag

We condemn decisions by activist judges to allow the desecration of the flag and to deny children the opportunity to say the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. We support standing at the presentation of our national anthem.
Source: 2022 Alabama Governor campaign website TimJamesGovernor.com Feb 24, 2022

Wes Moore: Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed

Wes Moore, a combat veteran, bestselling author, small business owner, Rhodes Scholar and former CEO of one of the nation's largest anti-poverty organizations, has devoted his life's work to a basic principle: no matter your start in life, you deserve an equal opportunity to succeed--a job you can raise a family on, a future you can look forward to.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com Jul 24, 2022

Betsy Johnson: Confront prejudice and racism honestly and directly

The KKK had a strong influence in state politics for many years. Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Jews have faced discrimination and acts of intimidation and violence in our state, and still do today. I believe Oregon and America have made important strides in overcoming our racist past, but prejudice and racism still exist. I will confront these issues honestly and directly to protect our citizens and help our state live up to our values.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website RunBetsyRun.com Oct 6, 2022

Peter Duval: I am going to lose the election; Phil will win

I am going to lose the election. Phil will win. Votes for Phil [Scott] or Brenda [Siegel] won't change the Red versus Blue political dynamic.

The most impactful vote is voting for Earth--voting 'Peter Duval' for governor, which will elevate ecology in Vermont politics. I offer a rapid transition to a climate-safe Vermont and modern, practical approaches to child care, education, health care, opioids, housing, and gun safety.

Source: 2022 VT Governor campaign website PeterForVermont.earth Jun 26, 2022

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Candidates and political leaders on Principles & Values:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R)
Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)
Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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