William G Antico
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William G Antico
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
SUNY at Farmingdale, Farmingdale, AAS, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
Navy, Seaman Apprentice, 1980
AFFILIATIONS
Suffolk County Auxiliary Police, Aux. Police Officer , 7 Years, Civil Air Patrol
1st LT. , 3 Years in Utah, Church of Christ, Member, Worker for the Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Durham GOP Executive Member, Sgt. at Arms, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Pat McCrory (2016)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
WinRed (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
2022 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother's life is in jeopardy.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the mother's life is in jeopardy.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If someone wants to abort their baby, the tax payers shouldn't have to pay for that.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
If someone wants to abort their baby, the tax payers shouldn't have to pay for that.
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 has been overturned, and I'd go back to 8 weeks at the most.
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 has been overturned, and I'd go back to 8 weeks at the most.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
It's a case by case basis.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
It's a case by case basis.
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
No
A Doctor's supervision would need to be involved. There's too many risks that need to be considered, and that would be a case by case basis.
Would you support a limitation on chemical abortion that protects women from taking abortion pills without the care and supervision of a qualified physician?
No
A Doctor's supervision would need to be involved. There's too many risks that need to be considered, and that would be a case by case basis.
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
It's not the Governments responsibility.
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Strongly Disagree
It's not the Governments responsibility.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate income taxes for those on fixed incomes, like pensions and Social security. Also better tax credits for children and drivers who put a lot of mileage on their cars.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate income taxes for those on fixed incomes, like pensions and Social security. Also better tax credits for children and drivers who put a lot of mileage on their cars.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
That's not a burden the tax payers can handle. College can be made more affordable by other ways.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
That's not a burden the tax payers can handle. College can be made more affordable by other ways.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Provide services ? I would only say that they can't interfere with a employees religious practices.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Provide services ? I would only say that they can't interfere with a employees religious practices.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Actual War ! Enemy troops are coming.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Actual War ! Enemy troops are coming.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The Constitution says it all. The Voters from the Churches can decide on election day who they want and why. However the State cannot interfere with the Practices of the Churches, except if those practices are life threatening.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The Constitution says it all. The Voters from the Churches can decide on election day who they want and why. However the State cannot interfere with the Practices of the Churches, except if those practices are life threatening.
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.
B) but that would be for citizens who are financially burdened.
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.
B) but that would be for citizens who are financially burdened.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccinations are a personal choice. The Government can recommend, but not require anyone to take something they don't want.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccinations are a personal choice. The Government can recommend, but not require anyone to take something they don't want.
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
Yes, Parents need to have a choice as to where their child goes to school.
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Agree
Yes, Parents need to have a choice as to where their child goes to school.
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
No Circumstances. A Parent should have 100% access to everything a child is taught.
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
No Circumstances. A Parent should have 100% access to everything a child is taught.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never.
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
Ethics is a essential part of running a Government free of corruption.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Ethics is a essential part of running a Government free of corruption.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
No comment on this right now.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
No comment on this right now.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I totally disagree. I think it's a insult to the minority community.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I totally disagree. I think it's a insult to the minority community.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm A Christian. I believe the Bible is the word of God, and I believe Jesus rose from the grave on the 3rd day. I try my best to live by the ethics and commandments that the Lord Jesus has given us.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm A Christian. I believe the Bible is the word of God, and I believe Jesus rose from the grave on the 3rd day. I try my best to live by the ethics and commandments that the Lord Jesus has given us.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There's been too much voter fraud. People need Photo ID for everything today. There's no reason to not have it to vote.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There's been too much voter fraud. People need Photo ID for everything today. There's no reason to not have it to vote.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Every vote needs to be verified that it was cast by the actual person on the voter registration, and that voter is a eligible voter.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Every vote needs to be verified that it was cast by the actual person on the voter registration, and that voter is a eligible voter.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I'm 100% against racism. There are circumstances that could be a Threat, but we need to talk about solutions, and not get violent about it.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I'm 100% against racism. There are circumstances that could be a Threat, but we need to talk about solutions, and not get violent about it.
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) But there's got to be a Balance. Let's not destroy jobs and the Economy, but figure out how to keep the environment safe at the same time.
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) But there's got to be a Balance. Let's not destroy jobs and the Economy, but figure out how to keep the environment safe at the same time.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To Protect the Citizens, and provide a fair way of life for all.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To Protect the Citizens, and provide a fair way of life for all.
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?
Conservative
Mostly I'm Conservative, but when it comes to the working environment, I'm Pro-Union, and I think NC needs to establish rights for employees, so that they can't lose their job for a unfair reason.
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?
Conservative
Mostly I'm Conservative, but when it comes to the working environment, I'm Pro-Union, and I think NC needs to establish rights for employees, so that they can't lose their job for a unfair reason.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My linkin statement for 1. Also any statement I've made on Facebook.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
My linkin statement for 1. Also any statement I've made on Facebook.
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. Never !
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. Never !
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I'm A former NC Correction Officer, and now I work as a Security Officer. I'm A working man, and have been my whole life. I'm not rich. I have the same struggles that they have. I shop at Food Lion and Allies Army too. I understand the struggles of paying bills. Should I win, as your neighbor, you can call me, or come by almost anytime, and I'll listen to what you have to say. I'll work on those problems. Also I'm a Firearms Instructor, and I'm very Pro 2nd Amendment. I will always defend a persons right to keep and bear arms.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I'm A former NC Correction Officer, and now I work as a Security Officer. I'm A working man, and have been my whole life. I'm not rich. I have the same struggles that they have. I shop at Food Lion and Allies Army too. I understand the struggles of paying bills. Should I win, as your neighbor, you can call me, or come by almost anytime, and I'll listen to what you have to say. I'll work on those problems. Also I'm a Firearms Instructor, and I'm very Pro 2nd Amendment. I will always defend a persons right to keep and bear arms.
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
It's needed to be able to perform their duties.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
It's needed to be able to perform their duties.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Not to say those programs don't need funding, but taking it from the Police is not the right way to do it.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Not to say those programs don't need funding, but taking it from the Police is not the right way to do it.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mental health, anyone who is found to be mentally unstable, or has a mental illness should not be allowed near a Firearm.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mental health, anyone who is found to be mentally unstable, or has a mental illness should not be allowed near a Firearm.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Mostly disagree. Except if a dealer sold a gun to someone who is not allowed to own a Firearm. Also if a Gun Manufacturer made a defective firearm that caused injuries, then yes to those circumstances.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Mostly disagree. Except if a dealer sold a gun to someone who is not allowed to own a Firearm. Also if a Gun Manufacturer made a defective firearm that caused injuries, then yes to those circumstances.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
It's a totally unfair advantage for the Biological male to compete against females.
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
Yes
It's a totally unfair advantage for the Biological male to compete against females.
