Carter, Neal

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
15
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Age:
43
Occupation:
Lawyer
Education:
B.A., J.D.
Family:
Married, 3 children
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Biographical Info:

Neal Carter is a conservative Republican who believes in the values of the Constitution: faith, family and a free economy. A District 15 homeowner since 2010, he’s married to his lovely wife, Katy, an Arizona native and Gilbert H.S. graduate. Neal and Katy are proud parents of three children. Neal volunteers locally with his church and adopts a segment of Hunt Highway. Neal’s educational background includes degrees in literature and law. For work, he runs an estate planning practice. Neal is honored to serve as your voice in the legislature, a position he considers to be a sacred trust.

Statement:

Neal Carter is a constitutional conservative we can trust, with the voting record to prove it. Awarded “Conservative Excellence” from CPAC, Highest Scoring Republican from Republican Liberty Caucus, “Patriot” status from Turning Point… I’m fighting for the conservative principles of limited government, rule of law, and lower taxes. I’m fighting at the state legislature to secure the border and reduce spending. I’m running for reelection to defend the values of the Constitution: freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, freedom of speech, economic freedom, freedom to bear arms, etc. A smaller government means a freer nation. The proper role of government is to defend life, liberty and property, not to guarantee happiness. I’m running for reelection because over the past several years I have understood that our country is in crisis, beset by forces that intend to use the power of government to coerce ideologies on us. I’m known for standing up for what’s right, and I prefer death over dishonor. Things I believe in include securing the border, defending school choice (parents raise children, not the government), defending life from conception to natural death because life has God-given dignity, fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and returning money to taxpayers.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Enacting state-level restrictions on firearm ownership beyond current Arizona law. O
2. Adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in Arizona nondiscrimination statutes. O
3. Expanding state-level enforcement efforts to deter illegal border crossings. S
4. Prohibiting taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly funding abortion services, except where required by federal law. S* Including prohibiting funding abortion services where required by federal law. When a law is evil, it is a moral imperative to oppose it.
5. Maintaining the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program without limiting eligibility. S
6. Legalizing physician-assisted suicide for individuals seeking end-of-life assistance, regardless of terminal illness. O
7. Allowing licensed counselors to provide therapy to minors seeking to reduce or manage same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, with parental consent. S
8. Increasing criminal penalties for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and other illicit drugs. S
9. Requiring stronger age verification and parental consent protections for minors accessing social media platforms and downloading mobile applications. S
10. Increasing criminal penalties for individuals who purchase sex. S
11. Requiring election procedures that ensure voter identification verification and ballot security. S
12. Enacting a legislative referral that would ask voters to repeal Arizona Proposition 139, the constitutional right to abortion. S
13. Expanding current marijuana laws to increase accessibility to recreational marijuana for adults. O