Travis Groo

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Advocates for the state government to cease operation of businesses in banned services like alcohol distribution and gambling, arguing that private enterprise would serve customers better and that lottery profits are misleadingly tied to education funding.

Opposes government subsidies for private businesses, advocating for a free market to determine which businesses benefit North Carolinians.

Opposes government welfare programs, arguing they create dependency and corruption, and advocates for allowing individuals to keep all their earnings to provide direct aid.

Said, "The LPNC calls for the repeal of all zoning ordinances. In their place, we uphold the rights of private owners to use and develop their property as they see fit, and the rights of their neighbors to be protected from any direct harm caused by such use. We call for the elimination of all laws that dictate to homeowners how they will build, inhabit, or use their property, and of all regulations that increase the costs of housing. We encourage people to establish private contractual relationships that promote harmonious land use and development."

Calls for state and local governments to reject federal grants and the associated restrictions, advocating for the federal government to relinquish control and funding to the states and the people.

Supports the establishment of an independent agency to administer all elections in North Carolina, replacing the current bipartisan boards of elections.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue economy:  
Calls for an end to all limits on a person’s right to support the constitutionally-eligible person of their choice.

Supports the repeal of North Carolina's general ban on write-in voting and the restoration of a write-in slot on ballots for every election.

Advocates for ending warrantless searches, rejecting police militarization, and investigating police officers involved in incidents where suspects are harmed.

Supports the right of juries to judge both the accused and the law through jury nullification and favors requiring judges to inform juries of this right.

Calls for the repeal of laws that regulate sexual or family relationships among consenting adults and advocates for the state to leave marriage and domestic relationships to religious institutions or private contracts.

Said, "The LPNC maintains that the safety, security, privacy, and integrity that cryptography achieves should not be encumbered, limited, or weakened by government. We contend that a free market pursuing quality and innovation in the best interest of its customers should never be forced to betray the trust of those customers by being compelled to weaken or degrade its offerings."

Said, "The LPNC opposes execution of prisoners. State-sanctioned revenge never serves the cause of justice."

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue healthcare: Advocates for the elimination of all legislation, government regulation, and mandates that coerce individuals regarding medication, treatment, or care.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue healthcare: Advocates for the elimination of government regulation in healthcare and public health services, favoring private charitable care.

Supports the separation of school and state, advocating for parental control over education funding and decisions.

For Candidate Travis Groo on Issue energy-and-environment: Supports repealing laws that protect polluters from liability and insists that those responsible for pollution must provide full restitution to victims.

Supports repealing laws that protect polluters from liability and insists on full restitution for pollution victims.

Supports welcoming immigrants and migrants, ensuring equal treatment under the law regardless of immigration status, and opposes state cooperation with federal enforcement of laws that infringe on personal liberties related to travel, residence, and employment.

Supports a redistricting process conducted by an independent, nonpartisan agency that is open, transparent, and involves significant public input.