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


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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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