
Tanya White Anderson
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tanya White Anderson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Senate, Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Campbell University, BS- Psychology
Liberty University, AA- Paralegal
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
NAACP Local 5473, Member, NALC Branch 1128
Member, Harnett County, Precinct Chair- Stewart Creek Number 20 Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (3)
Labor Caucus of North Carolina Democratic Party
Center for Freethought Equality
Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic
OTHER (1)
ERA-NC Alliance
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Tanya White Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Incest, rape, health concerns
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Increase to $15-$17
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Inappropriate acts l, health reasons, illegal acts
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
Should religious schools which accept state funds be allowed to only admit families and students who agree to adhere to their statement of faith?
No
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Workplace, school and government if a pandemic or serious concerns arises
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the American Israeli relationship has grown into a mutually beneficial alliance in economic, strategic and military aspects. The United States has provided strong support for Israel.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Neutral
It’s ok but not use public education funds to support the voucher
VALUES
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent unless an emergency situation arises risking immediate death.
Neutral
This statement is very broad, but determine on the age of the child. The mentality of child determines the outcome of this statement.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
Based on this statement, As long as both individuals are happy regardless of the gender
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual believes and values, I stand by what is determined in order to determine the outcome
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
Voting absentee by mail ballot should be limited to those meeting at least one of the following criteria: 1) 65 years of age or older on Election Day, 2) sick or disabled, 3) expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day, or 4) confirmed to be absent from the county of registration during voting.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, The blind only see one color yes it’s a threat to our country
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
Racism is based on Ignorance and people who were brought up in a non-understanding environment
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.
Neutral
The statement being asked is too broad. It’s not asking the general question in regards to the Biological males
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
All view stated above, have a significant interest to the importance of our community and they all needs to be considered
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Our government is to govern the law stand by the law and protect the people not the selected few
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
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?
Moderate
Every issue to me is a concern and will be dealt with appropriately
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun ownership the person needs to be a background check on all issue of weapons and the current laws in place are suitable, but needs to be applied to everyone not to selected few
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