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Database-backed profileSouth Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 11 • Party: Republican
Craig Gagnon candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.
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Campaign post / platform
“ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.”
Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
Touches Environmental stewardship, Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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“CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY”
Touches Public safety; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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“A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.”
Touches Healthcare access; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issueCampaign promises
Campaign promises
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
“ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issueCampaign promises
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
“CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issueCampaign promises
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.
“A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issuePolicy plans
Policy plans
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issuePolicy plans
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.
“A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
Report source issuePolicy plans
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
“Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon
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Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs.
“The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs.” • House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House
Report source issuePolicy plans
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
“Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.” • House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House
Report source issueCandidate position profile
This is the canonical data layer the agreement score uses: tiered candidate issue positions, where stronger evidence replaces lower-tier party fallback data.
Healthcare
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.
Cost of living / housing
4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Parents deserve an honest picture of how their child is performing, and schools should maintain strong academic standards that prepare students for college, careers, and real life.
Taxes and spending
4 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Because these projects can be privately funded, the legislation helps expand infrastructure capacity without raising taxes.
Jobs and economy
7 evidence items across 6 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Increased support for teacher pay, school safety, and workforce development programs
Education
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: This legislation ensures grades reflect what students actually earn, not provide shortcuts that can hurt long-term success.
Public safety / crime
6 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: This legislation strengthens protections for K9 officers and horses that serve alongside law enforcement officers across South Carolina.
Immigration
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Civil liberties and privacy
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: The House also passed the Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment (S.582) , which would ensure that only United States citizens can vote in South Carolina elections.
Elections and democracy
7 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Jessica Beasley (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 11 without appearing on the ballot.
Environment and energy
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: The House also took bold action this week to secure our state’s energy future.
Abortion and reproductive rights
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: The bill will allow a licensed physician to perform an abortion only in cases where a pregnancy results from incidents of rape or incest, when a fatal fetal anomaly is present, or when the life of the mother is at risk.
Guns
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Guns: CWP holders would have to report losing their permits within 48 hours, and pardons that are granted could ban gun possession, transport, or sales if this bill is enacted.
Unknown issue axes: 0. Tier 4 starts from party fallback; higher-tier evidence replaces it when available.
Issue-by-issue agreement
Rows are grouped by candidate source-data tier first, then sorted as agreed, disagreed, and unknown. Unknown stays unknown when either side has no usable issue position. Radical anti-vibes technology.
User issue coverage
0/12
Candidate issue coverage
12/12
Comparable positions
0/12
Overall agreement
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Abortion and reproductive rights
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: The bill will allow a licensed physician to perform an abortion only in cases where a pregnancy results from incidents of rape or incest, when a fatal fetal anomaly is present, or when the life of the mother is at risk.
Civil liberties and privacy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: The House also passed the Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment (S.582) , which would ensure that only United States citizens can vote in South Carolina elections.
Cost of living / housing
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Parents deserve an honest picture of how their child is performing, and schools should maintain strong academic standards that prepare students for college, careers, and real life.
Education
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: This legislation ensures grades reflect what students actually earn, not provide shortcuts that can hurt long-term success.
Elections and democracy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 7 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Jessica Beasley (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 11 without appearing on the ballot.
Environment and energy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: The House also took bold action this week to secure our state’s energy future.
Guns
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Guns: CWP holders would have to report losing their permits within 48 hours, and pardons that are granted could ban gun possession, transport, or sales if this bill is enacted.
Healthcare
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.
Immigration
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Jobs and economy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 7 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Increased support for teacher pay, school safety, and workforce development programs
Public safety / crime
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 6 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: This legislation strengthens protections for K9 officers and horses that serve alongside law enforcement officers across South Carolina.
Taxes and spending
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Because these projects can be privately funded, the legislation helps expand infrastructure capacity without raising taxes.
Voting record consistency
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No sourced roll-call or official vote records are linked for this candidate yet.
Current polling numbers
Evidence record
Issue: Election integrity
“ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.”
Issue: Environment and energy
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
Issue: Public safety
“CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
Issue: Healthcare
“A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.”
Issue: Education
“Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.”
Issue: Immigration
“IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.”
Issue: Education
“The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs.”
Issue: Public safety
“H. 3523 Organized Retail Crime and Aggravated Retail Crime: The House concurred in a Senate amendment to H. 3523, an effort to stem the rising number of ‘smash and grab’ incidents of retail thefts that are occurring, by creating the offenses of organized retail crime and aggravated retail crime. It has been enrolled for ratification and will head to the Governor for his signature once it has been ratified.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.”
Issue: Guns
“2nd Amendment Rights | Gagnon for House”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“I have and will continue to work to help our district grow through bringing more economic opportunity here.”
Issue: Education
“It is imperative that our schools give our children the latest and best tools they need to succeed in society and in business.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Jessica Beasley (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 11 without appearing on the ballot.”
Issue: Government transparency
“S.831 cuts costly bureaucratic red tape, streamlines processes within SCDOT, and creates stronger accountability to help projects move from planning to construction much quicker.”
Issue: Infrastructure
“The goal is simple: get roads built faster, reduce delays, and help families spend less time stuck in traffic and more time at home.”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“Because these projects can be privately funded, the legislation helps expand infrastructure capacity without raising taxes.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Increased support for teacher pay, school safety, and workforce development programs”
Issue: Public safety
“This legislation strengthens protections for K9 officers and horses that serve alongside law enforcement officers across South Carolina.”
Issue: Education
“This legislation ensures grades reflect what students actually earn, not provide shortcuts that can hurt long-term success.”
Issue: Cost of living
“Parents deserve an honest picture of how their child is performing, and schools should maintain strong academic standards that prepare students for college, careers, and real life.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“The House also passed the Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment (S.582) , which would ensure that only United States citizens can vote in South Carolina elections.”
Issue: Election integrity
“As other states like California, Vermont, and Maryland move toward allowing non-citizens to participate in certain local elections, South Carolina is taking action to protect the integrity of our elections and make clear that voting is a right reserved for American citizens only.”
Issue: Environment and energy
“The House also took bold action this week to secure our state’s energy future.”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“The bill will allow a licensed physician to perform an abortion only in cases where a pregnancy results from incidents of rape or incest, when a fatal fetal anomaly is present, or when the life of the mother is at risk.”
Issue: Guns
“CWP holders would have to report losing their permits within 48 hours, and pardons that are granted could ban gun possession, transport, or sales if this bill is enacted.”
Issue: Public safety
“Strengthening Public Safety, Energy Security & Online Protections”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“These efforts reflect our continued work to advance the House GOP’s Six Pillars for Progress, the conservative agenda outlined at the start of this session to cut taxes, grow our economy, protect families, and strengthen public safety.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Energy security is economic security, and our caucus is committed to making sure South Carolina remains strong and independent.”
Issue: Cost of living
“This legislation ensures that social media companies verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent for minors, limits the collection of personal data from children, and restricts features designed to increase screen addiction.”
Issue: Cost of living
“Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?”
Issue: Healthcare expansion
“Republican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Issue: Cost of living public intervention
“Republican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Issue: Jobs and worker protections
“Republican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Issue: Public education funding
“Republican party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Republican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Issue: Public investment and taxes
“Republican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability
“Republican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws
“Republican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration
“Republican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections
“Republican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections
“Republican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Issue: Clean energy climate and environment
“Republican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Issue: Ballot access
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