Voter Guide

Leonard Bryant, candidate for US Senate

By Danielle Battaglia

Updated April 24, 2022 11:16 AM

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Name: Leonard Bryant

Political party: Republican

Age on Election Day: 53

Website: http://bryantforussenate.org

Occupation: Retired soldier

Education: Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University

Have you run for elective office before? No.

Civic involvement: Part of Manna Church serve team, volunteer at Agape Pregnancy Support Services, Fayetteville.

What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?

Stop the feds printing money, reduce fraud, waste and abuse in federal spending, reduce the amount of money given to foreign governments, United Nations and other foreign entities.

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

The states are generally self-sufficient in addressing the containment of COVID-19. The CDC should give a clear, unambiguous assessment of the nature of the virus so all of the states can take appropriate measures to combat it.

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

Climate change has been greatly overblown and man’s activities have a minuscule impact on the environment, and the federal government’s policy must change to reflect this truth. We must increase drilling throughout our country to regain energy independence.

What is your plan for reducing violent crime?

Police must be empowered to do their jobs. A federal financial supplement of programs like Tarheel Challenge can increase the number of teens who are diverted away from violence to productivity and success.

What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Planned Parenthood must be defunded. Life in the womb must be respected and preserved.

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

None, I can think of at this time.

What are your top three issues?

Guns; abortion; crime and safety.

This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 9:36 PM.

Danielle Battaglia

McClatchy DC

Danielle Battaglia is the congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, leading coverage of the impact of North Carolina’s congressional delegation and 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.