Wendy Ella May
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Wendy Ella May
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
International Bible Seminary of The United States New Methodist Episopal Orthodox, Philadelphia PA, Th.D, 1984
Kaplan University, Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management and Master in Social Law, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Pvt, 1980
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (9)
Free Thought Equality Fund PAC
*Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
#VOTEPROCHOICE
Progressive Turnout Project
Labor Caucus of North Carolina Democratic Party
OTHER (3)
Climate Cabinet
NCDP Native American Caucus
*Down Home NC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Democracy for America (2016)
Equality North Carolina (2020)
LGBTQ Democrats of North Carolina (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
All as a Pro Reproductive Candidate this is a personal health issue and not a government issue. EXPAND ACCESS TO ABORTION, GUARANTEE MEDICALLY ACCURATE ABORTION CARE, STOP ANTI-ABORTION HARASSMENT AND TERRORISM.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
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?
I would not support any roll back
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
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
ECONOMY
The government should do more to close the gap between the working class and the wealthy.
Agree
Fairness, fair share, justice, equal opportunity, level playing field,
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Require disclosure of tax giveaways, Eliminate unfair tax giveaways, Raise rates on the rich, Crack down on tax evasion by the rich, Sunset tax expenditures, Disclose corporate taxes, Raise the estate tax.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under a Medical Emergency
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Separation of Church and State is very important so that no one group controls Government.
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.
Health My VALUES: Health, health security, safety, protection, quality of life My VISION: Every American should be able to get the health care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. But for years, insurance companies charged too much, their policies were full of holes, and coverage was easily denied or revoked. The Affordable Care Act changed that, providing families with a new and greater measure of health security. There remains much to be done: (1) guarantee coverage to every American as a matter of right; (2) encourage healthy behavior and protect others from unhealthy behaviors; and (3) allow people to make their own health care choices.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I feel after COVID-19 we learned that your rights to have a vaccination is your own medical issues and the government should not have the power to mandate.
EDUCATION
States should allow parents to use the Opportunity Scholarship Program to fund private school for their children.
Strongly Disagree
In what situations does a parent not have the right to know what their child is being taught in public school?
All Public School should have a State Approved Curriculum
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
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Wendy Ella May is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 28. She was the first open LGBTQIA2 candidate to run for elected office in Johnston County in a 2016 campaign for the Board of Commissioners. May says the issues facing her community are daunting, and her mission is to be a voice of reason, a champion of equality, and a trailblazer for the next generation. Her policy priorities include: providing more assistance to Veterans, protecting women’s rights, advancing equality for underrepresented groups, strengthening public education, fostering economic development, expanding access to affordable healthcare and stopping the degradation of our environment. She is disabled US Army veteran and a small business owner. May is a Christian and an ally to the atheist and humanist community.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, Freedom, liberty, fundamental rights, fundamental fairness, basic rights, constitutional rights, personal privacy, justice, equal opportunity, fairness, stopping discrimination and government intrusion
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Wendy Ella May Mission/Vision Statements: (Mission) Which is to Be The Voice of Reason, The Eyes of Justice, The Champion of Equality, and The Trailblazer For The Next Generation. I believe that the purpose of Government is True Love and Kindness. (Vision) I envision a North Carolina State House District 28 and A General Assembly where democracy and freedom prevails, with dignity 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?
Lean Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://youtube.com/channel/UCY_8l7Szu3H7NxygDXAzoRA
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?
I am a Fair Voice for the Voiceless
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am a gun owner who strongly believes that gun ownership can and should be using common sense.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Would you support legislation that prohibits biological boys from competing on girls sports teams?
No
