
Bobby Hanig
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bobby Hanig
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary - Federal, Statewide, State, Judicial, School Board
Race
U.S. Representative, District 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Green Run High School, Va. Bch, Diploma, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Us Army, Sergeant, 1984-1988
AFFILIATIONS
Currituck County chamber of commerce, Vice chair, 2011-2012
Chairman, Currituck County commissioner, 2016-2018
NC House Representative Dist 6, Member, 2018-2022
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NC House Dist. 6, 2018-2022
Currituck County comm., 2016-2018
NC Senate Dist 1, 2022-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress District 1, 2025-2026
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*National Women's Prayer and Voting Army NWPVA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
State Republican Party Organizations (2025)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Committee to Elect Republican Women (2023)
House Freedom Fund (2022)
Ted Budd (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (22)
Bill Rabon (2025)
Howard Penny Jr. (2025)
Jeffrey McNeely (2025)
Thomas S Hester Jr Tommy Hester (2025)
Jim Perry (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Employees Association of North Carolina (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Bobby Hannig's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Allowed in cases of rape or incest.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means the leadership of the church does not run our state they should not be setting policy. I do believe it is good to take in the consideration their viewpoints.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
No ally in the Middle East has stood closer with the United States than Israel. Israel continues to face existential threats — from terrorists like Hamas and Hezbollah to the growing nuclear ambitions of Iran. In this moment of danger, America must lead with clarity, resolve, and strength. Our commitment to Israel is not just about protecting a friend; it is about safeguarding America’s national security, promoting stability in the region, and defending the democratic values we share.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Budget reform - tightened budgeting and spending oversight to reduce spending - DOGE 2.0 2. Cut redundant programs - there are too many government programs that are not managed properly and there are too many that overlap. 3. Efficiency in healthcare - the waste in healthcare is massive and it must become more efficient.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We want to allow individuals that want to come and be part of the American experience people that believe in our values in our constitution people that are willing to abide by our laws and make a better life for themselves. We should not be allowing criminals and extremists that will come into our country and commit heinous crimes against our citizens!
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Government has a role in holding companies accountable for allowing this to happen.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We do not need to place any more restrictions on law Abiding gunowners! Our Constitution does not specify what type or how many guns we should own.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
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
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a conservative Christian who believes in life and God’s order. I believe in the power of the Lord. What we do and what would become is because of His will.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Expanding use of nuclear energy.
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