Courtney Geels, candidate for US House of Representatives District 4 in North Carolina

Name: Courtney Geels

Political party: Republican

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 32

Campaign website: courtneygeelsforcongress.com

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Education: BSN

Have you run for elected office before? No

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: The Summit church member; Boys and Girls club volunteer

What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?

Stop printing money; strive for energy independence; look into the current expenditures and cut where able; decrease unemployment.

What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?

Mandates should not be tolerated; Government provided testing is helpful; N95 fit testing for high-risk populations and properly fitted medical grade N95s should be made available.

What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?

We need to be energy independent as a country. We must strive for ways to conserve the environment. Reusing materials and recycling should always be intentional.

What is your plan for reducing violent crime?

Violent crime offenders should not be released from jail until their hearing in court. Many criminals are arrested and released. This is creating repeat offenses, as well as no repercussions for wrongdoing.

What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

States should be able to enact their own laws. The power should always be in the power of the states that is not constitutionally given to the federal government. My personal belief is that abortion should be illegal at all stages of development.

Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?

I support the Republican Party platform. I don’t always agree with every specific Republican candidate. I want to distinguish the difference.

What are your top issues? Pick up to three.

Education; crime and safety; debt and spending.

This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Courtney Geels, candidate for US House of Representatives District 4 in North Carolina."

Danielle Battaglia

McClatchy DC

Danielle Battaglia is the D.C. correspondent for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, leading coverage of North Carolina’s congressional delegation and elections. She also covers the White House. Her career has spanned three North Carolina newsrooms where she has covered crime, courts and local, state and national politics. She has won two McClatchy President’s awards and numerous national and state awards for her work.