Robin Wintringham
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Robin Wintringham
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, Bachelor,cum laude, 1985
Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, Juris Doctor, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County, Executive Director, 20
AFFILIATIONS
Department of Social Services, Board Chair, Allied Churches
Board Member, The Burlington School, Board Member
St. Marks Church, Board Member, Staff Member, Public Transit Advisory Committee (Link Transit)
Board Member, Family Abuse Services, Board Member, Fundraising Chair
Sustainable Alamance, Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
none
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Burlington City Council, 2023
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Progressive Turnout Project
Down Home NC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Down Home, Siembra
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
An elective abortion should be allowed when the pregnant person requests one within the period of time allowed for such procedures.
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.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
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?
No person or family can survive on an hourly pay of $7.25 per hour. The minimum wage needs to be increased to at least $12, if not $15 dollars per hour.
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?
I would assume that churches that misuse income and convert it for personal use outside the ministry of the church could possibly be closed. I would also assume that churches who sexually abuse their young constituents could/should be closed.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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?
For the well being of all, in cases of illnesses such as those most recently seen in Covid (which led to thousands of deaths), vaccinations should be required.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
The US relationship with Israel is deemed important, as shown by long-term connections between the two (since the 1940s). Recently, those relationships have been strained due to unrest in the Middle East. Based upon history the US and Israel will likely maintain their strong relationship with the US.
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.
Disagree
VALUES
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Neutral
I agree that children must be protected as vulnerable members of society. Those who are teens and older might make decisions about their bodies with the guidance and help of their parents and physicians.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a Christ follower since I was nine years old, and I continue to be a Christ follower.
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.
Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to domestic security in the US as it drives a wedge between our citizens. Judging people by the color of their skin is condemnable. The only native people in the US are those who long preceded us. We should work together as one nation, working for the common good of all.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
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
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.
D
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to maintain order and to protect citizens.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
I have never been convicted of a felony.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
I have never been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court.
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?
Liberal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Age restrictions, gun- type restrictions, and more are needed to protect public safety.
