Tom Bailey

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• In a 2018 candidate survey, called for cutting regulations and government costs to "restore the Free Market."[3]
• In a 2018 campaign statement, said health care money could be used more efficiently on actual services, such as building hospitals and hiring doctors, rather than bureaucracy.[2]
• In a 2018 candidate survey, described himself as a Libertarian and agreed that free enterprise and private property are essential.[3]

Background

• Libertarian nominee for U.S. House, North Carolina District 1 · 2024[4]
• Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate · 2004[2],[3]
• Member, Board of Adjustments, Guilford County · 1994[2],[3]
• Executive Committee member, Libertarian Party of North Carolina · 1993–2003[3]
• Roofing contractor (retired)[2]
• Specialist Fourth Class (Vietnam War), U.S. Army · 1968–1971[3]

Education

• High school diploma (1968), South Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, Calif.[3]
• Fellow (1993), North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership[3]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  In a 2018 candidate survey, proposed amending the 16th Amendment so that the federal government could tax only states.[3]
• Health Care
  In a 2018 candidate survey, opposed government health insurance and said, "If you want to provide healthcare, build hospitals and hire doctors."[3]
• Abortion
  In a 2018 candidate survey, said abortion is a decision for a woman and her doctor, not the government.[3]
• Foreign Policy
  In a 2018 candidate survey, called for bringing U.S. troops home while agreeing that keeping the peace requires a strong military.[3]

Voting record

Tom Bailey has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words