
Mary Ann Contogiannis
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mary Ann Contogiannis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, A.B. History, 1980
East Carolina University, Greenville, M.D., 1987
East Carolina University, Greenville, GS Residency, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
North Carolina Medical Society, Member, Board of Directors, American Medical Association
Member, Board of Trustees, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member, Board of Directors and National Chair of State Legislative Committee
NC Society of Plastic Surgeons, President, Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
Member, Parish Council; Sunday School Teacher; past Choir organist, Daughters of Evrytania, National President
Evrytanian Association Foundation, Trustee, NC Special Olympics
Physician Medical Services volunteer, Junior League of Greensboro, Member
Wyndham Golf Championship Tournament, Medical Services volunteer; general volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NC 6th Congressional District, 2022
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Jon Hardister (2023)
Republican Women's Organizations (2023)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
Ted Budd (2022)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When a Mother's life is in danger, when the pregnancy is a resut of rape or incest and if the fetus has definitively been diagnosed with a genetic abnormality that is not compatible with life at birth.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
I agree with the U.S. Supreme Court that abortion laws should be made at the state level.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Restructure the tax laws to allow lower income levels to pay less taxes and consider a flat tax.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the governmental agencies cannot interfere with how Churches are run or hold their services.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
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
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.
B
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?
Yes. Israel has been a constant Ally of the U.S. in the Middle East and is a good buffer for dealing with the Arab countries.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The policies set forward by the Biden adminstration that among others included DEI policies, forced COVID vaccinations, transgender/sexual orientation policies, funding cuts and poor foreign policy.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who want to immigrate to the U.S. should properly apply through our normal citizenship application process. The applicant should be financially sponsored by a relative or friend to not be a burden to our country, they should undergo a thorough background check, they should learn U.S. History, learn English and take the Pledge of Allegiance when obtaining their citizenship after the normal 5 year waiting period.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
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
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a devout Greek Orthodox Christian who believes in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
A government should be responsible for creating and enforcing the rules of a society, defense, foreign affairs, the economy and public services. It should protect our country's borders and Citizens (National and Personal security), maintain the law and order of our nation, maintain a strong military, establish a uniform law of naturalization and establish a federal court (subordinate to the U.S. Supreme Court).
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.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Mentally ill patients should not purchase guns.
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