

Bobby Hanig
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bobby Hanig
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 3
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Green run high school, Va. Bch, Diploma, 83
WORK & MILITARY
Us army, Sargent, 4
AFFILIATIONS
Currituck county chamber of commerce, Vice chair, Northeast work force development board
Chairman, Currituck county commissioner, Chairman
Nc house representative dist 6, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Nc house dist. 6, 3
Currituck county comm., 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*North Carolina Values Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Bob Steinburg (2019)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2021)
Ed Goodwin (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Bob Steinburg (2019)
Dennis Riddell (2018)
Donny Lambeth (2022)
Gregory F. Murphy (2022)
Jason Saine (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
VoteSmart lists this candidate's conservative ratings over the years.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape,insest,to save the life of the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If Roe v. Wade is overturned by the US Supreme Court, how far are you willing to go to roll back North Carolina's statutory abortion law that allows abortion up to 20 weeks?
It automatically becomes law.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
Yes
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should be working faster toward no state income tax.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Separate
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
None
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God created do United States of America to serve as a beacon for the rest of the world!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Stricter laws regarding mail in ballots.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. I believe the overwhelming majority of Americans are not racist. I believe some politicians and the media exploit race to promote their agenda.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To represent and protect its citizens.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My voting record
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
The most important part of my job is to serve my constituents. We must put our education system back on track and get back to the basics. We must do all we can for our military, and first responders that put their lives on the line to protect us.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We can find money to help our mentally challenged without defunding the police
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
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