Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Principles & Values


Bill Eigel: Prosecution of Trump is atrocious abuse of power

As the left continues to weaponize the US Justice System against its political rivals, Eigel and the people of Missouri say enough is enough. For the first time in history a former President is under threat of arrest and indictment at the hands of an over-zealous, politcally-motivated New York City District Attorney. Republicans across the country stand against this atrocious abuse of power and the dangerous precedent the Left is willing to set with this threat.
Source: 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website BillEigel.com May 24, 2023

Bill Eigel: I believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us

I am a big believer that God has a plan for each and every one of us. Oftentimes, it is challenging to understand how that Divine Plan is unfolding here on an imperfect Earth. Especially this year, as folks have dealt with significant cultural and economic challenges, understanding the specific paths His plan is taking for each of us is even more difficult to decipher.
Source: 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website BillEigel.com May 24, 2023

Moore Capito: Faith, family and freedom are nation's foundational values

Moore is running for Governor not only to preserve our West Virginia Values, but expand them for future generations to come. Faith, family and freedom are the foundational values our nation is built on. West Virginia will always be a safe haven for them. Together, we can build a West Virginia that makes our young people proud to call home, that leads our country back to energy independence, and champions freedom to conduct business how you want.
Source: 2024 West Virginia Governor campaign website MooreCapito.com Jun 20, 2023

Semi Bird: Raised in a Christian environment; no "victim mentality"

Semi's mother raised him in a Christian environment, where he was always held accountable for his actions. 'Victim mentality' was not to be tolerated in her household for the simple reason that Mrs. Bird believed firmly in taking control of one's own destiny despite outside circumstances. In her eyes, this would ensure Semi and his siblings' growth into strong, independent, resilient, and positive-contributing members of society.
Source: 2024 Wash. Governor campaign website BirdForGovernor.com May 23, 2023

Suzanne Crouch: Will protect our faith, families, and freedom

I have a clear vision for Indiana's future – lower taxes, keep our citizens safe, protect the sanctity of life, and defend Hoosier values. I will fight to make sure Washington politicians never compromise our Hoosier values, ensuring we will always be there for the most vulnerable while protecting our faith, families, and freedom.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website CrouchForIndiana.com Apr 19, 2023

JB McCuskey: Fighting for West Virginians and their conservative values

J.B. McCuskey is a lifelong West Virginian and an experienced leader with a proven record of fighting for West Virginians and their conservative values. He is running to bring servant leadership to the governor's office and uphold the Mountain State's motto that, "Mountaineers are always free".
Source: 2024 W.V. Gubernatorial campaign website McCuskeyForWV.com Jun 22, 2023

Mark Walker: With Lord's guidance will fight radicals & political elites

Are you ready to pursue your principles no matter the cost? As long as the Lord guides and with Kelly next to me, I'll take the fight to both the radicals and the political elites but I need you with me. Let's make North Carolina proud. Let's build something together and let's start today.
Source: 2024 N.C. Governor campaign website Walker4NC.com Aug 2, 2023

Andy Wells: Politicians don't solve problems; they create problems

Republicans, Democrats and Independents usually disagree on issues but they all do agree our country's headed in the wrong direction. That's the result of broken politics. Politicians don't solve problems--they create problems. To stop inflation we need leaders with common sense who'll tell politicians, "No more. Enough. Stop."
Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com Nov 3, 2023

Bethany Hall-Long: To whom much is given, much is expected

A lifelong Delawarean, Bethany was born and raised in Sussex County, on her family's farm with her parents and two brothers. She comes from a family of faith leaders who taught her that to whom much is given, much is expected--especially when it comes to serving others.
Source: 2024 Delaware Governor campaign website BethanyForDE.com Oct 19, 2023

Mike Braun: Save America by making Indiana a beacon of freedom

After serving Hoosiers in Washington, I know now, more than ever, our problems can't be solved by the special interests and career politicians in DC, they must be solved right here at home. Hoosiers are capable and ready to lead the way, but we need new bold leadership to move forward to the future. I'm running for governor because the way we save America is to make Indiana a beacon of freedom and opportunity.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana Oct 24, 2023

Mike Braun: The Constitution protects our God-given rights

The Constitution protects our God-given rights to live our lives and raise our families as we choose. The rights of law-abiding gun owners, the freedom to practice our religion, and the rights of parents to protect their children from leftist ideology are under attack. Mike Braun will never waver when it comes to defending every Hoosier's rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana Oct 24, 2023

Tanner Smith: Montana born and raised, great pride in "God's country"

Tanner J. Smith is a candidate for the people of Montana. He's Montana born and raised and takes great pride in "God's country". As a father of 5 children ranging in age from 8 - 20 years old, he believes that building and maintaining safe communities and schools starts with speaking up and getting involved.
Source: 2024 Montana Governor campaign website TannerForMontana.com Nov 1, 2023

Bob Ferguson: An internationally rated chess master

Bob is an internationally rated chess master. He has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship.
Source: 2024 Washington Governor campaign website BobFerguson.com Nov 29, 2023

Curtis Hill: Guided by faith; strongly advocates for traditional values

Guided by his faith, Curtis strongly advocates for traditional values and conservative governance. From his early days as a county prosecutor to his successful tenure as attorney general, Curtis has been a servant leader who has done the heavy lifting to defend and protect Hoosier values. Curtis is living the American dream.
Source: 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial campaign website CurtisHill.com Dec 19, 2023

Eric Doden: My values traced to faith, family, small town roots

Every one of us is shaped by our upbringing and our experiences. My conservative values can be traced back to my faith, family, and small town roots. Then, through my days attending Hillsdale College, raising my own family, operating and starting businesses, and entering public service at the state and local level. Many Hoosiers share these common sense values.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website DodenForIndiana.com Dec 15, 2023

Curtis Hill: Advocate for Hoosiers, not Washington lobbyists

Hoosiers are tired of the same old career politicians telling you they know better than you. On day one, Curtis will advocate for Hoosiers, not Washington DC lobbyists or the Indianapolis establishment. As governor, Curtis will ensure Hoosiers are protected from federal overreach, and Curtis will answer to Indiana voters, not Washington, DC.
Source: 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial campaign website CurtisHill.com Dec 19, 2023

Brian King: I believe that it is Christlike to challenge the status quo

On his mother's side, Brian proudly carries the legacy of his great great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, brother to Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This connection to a pivotal figure in religious history fuels Brian's perspective on challenging authority. He reflects on the Christlike attribute of questioning power, drawing parallels between the sacrifice of Jesus and the challenges faced by his great great grandfather in standing up for truth, even when unpopular.

"Not only through my study of the New Testament and Book of Mormon but from studying my own family history, I've come to believe that it is Christlike to challenge the status quo. The man we worship was killed for it. My great great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, was also killed for challenging authority and standing up for what he knew to be true, even when it was deeply unpopular. In everything I do, I hope to follow in their footsteps."

Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website KingForUtah.com Dec 25, 2023

Brian King: Opposes restricting freedoms in the names of religion

As an LDS Bishop in the mid-1990s, he embraced connecting with people during vulnerable moments. While remaining an active member of the church, Brian's interfaith marriage and close ties with friends and family from diverse religious backgrounds underscore his belief that every Utahn deserves an advocate for religious or non-religious liberty. This conviction compels him to proactively speak out against any restrictions on freedoms or rights imposed in the name of religion.
Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website KingForUtah.com Dec 25, 2023

Ryan Busse: Running as a champion for our Montana way of life

Wealthy extremist Greg Gianforte bought his seat with his own money, not the will of Montanans. He's tossed responsibility aside and now he's raising our taxes, making Montana unaffordable, defunding our public schools, locking up our public lands, hijacking our freedoms and rigging the system for the rich. REAL MONTANANS DON'T ATTACK THE FREEDOMS OF FELLOW MONTANANS. Ryan is running as an advocate for ALL Montanans and as a champion for our Montana way of life.
Source: 2024 Montana Governor campaign website BusseForMontana.com Dec 27, 2023

Peter Duval: Campaign applies an Earth perspective to every issue

In this campaign, an Earth perspective is applied to every issue. I look for underlying problems and connections between "crises." For example, the connection between the war in Ukraine, the global climate emergency, and inflation in Vermont is oil consumption, addressed--right now--through organized energy conservation.
Source: 2024 VT Governor campaign website PeterForVermont.earth Jun 11, 2024

Steve Williams: Mayor of city selected America's Best Community in 2017

Elected Mayor in 2012, Steve inherited a city in sharp decline. Essential services were being cut, first responders faced layoffs, and the city's bond rating was downgraded as it struggled to pay its bills. As Mayor, Steve took decisive action to overcome these challenges and in 2017 Huntington was selected the $3 million grand prize winner of the America's Best Communities competition from among 350 cities nationwide.
Source: 2024 W.V. Governor campaign website SteveWilliamsWV.com Jun 14, 2024

Steve Williams: I want West Virginia to be a model for what's possible

If we can do all this in Huntington, we can do it in the rest of West Virginia. I want to use the lessons I've learned as Mayor, as an investment banker, as city manager, and as a member of the House of Delegates, to build West Virginia into the kind of state we're all proud to call home. I want West Virginia to be a model for what's possible when people of good will work together. As your Governor, and with your help, I know that West Virginia's best days are still ahead of us.
Source: 2024 W.V. Governor campaign website SteveWilliamsWV.com Jun 14, 2024

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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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