Mary Ann Contogiannis M.D.
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mary Ann Contogiannis M.D.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, A.B. History, 1980
East Carolina University, Greenville, M.D., 1987
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
Candidate did not provide
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Pat McCrory (2012)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Hard working families and small businesses should have a better tax break to keep more of their hard earned money. The tax code should be simplified so that the average taxpayer can file their own taxes.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
They should operate independently. The state should not control Churches.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When there is documented long term follow-up on the efficacy of vaccines to prevent or eradictae a disease as well as the occurence of possible side effects (such as with the polio and smallpox vaccines as opposed to the COVID vaccine), then I can favor strongly asking people to take the vaccine but vaccines should not be mandated or required. Once a person has reviewed the pertinent information on a vaccine it should be their choice to take the vaccine.
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.
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
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Disagree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We cannot allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. We need to control our borders/immigration better. Continue to eliminate their leadership to make them weaker.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People should be allowed to immigrate to the United States in the traditional manner wherein they are sponsored by a US citizen, that sponsor guarantees that the immigrant will not be a financial burden to the US, the immigrant applicant learns the English language and US History, the applicant undergoes a background check and agrees to abide by the laws of the United States. People seeking asylum for political persecution or economic hardships need to follow a similar pathway.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes 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 am a devout Greek Orthodox Christian and beleive in God and Jesus.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Implement a Voter ID law. Shorten early voting. Better monitoring, stricter access and control of computerized voting machines and mail in ballots.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I do not beleive that America is structurally racist. However when there is a public outcry of racism this destabilizes the relationships between people of different races, creates unneccessary conflicts and is abused by political leaders to promote themselves and their interests.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I currently do not have any.
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?
My goal will be to make America the greatest nation, energy independent, protect our constitution and civil liberties and maintain democracy. Along these lines I will work to restore hope in being able to acheive the American Dream, building America back to the economic powerhouse it once was and provide opportunities for it's citizens to succeed and thrive. I want to be proud of being American again. As a physician I am concerned that Congress passes legislation that affects our healthcare without having appropriate input from physicians and patients. I have been involved in the political side of medicine since medical school and know what it takes to deliver healthcare to patients as well as having received healthcare myself. I will work to decrease the cost of healthcare and medications and continue to improve healthcare.
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
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
