Matthew Winslow

Republican | North Carolina

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Matthew Winslow


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 7


Incumbent

No


Links

Matthew Winslow websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

East Carolina University, Greenville, BS, 2000

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Human Coalition, Contributor

Homes for Hope, Contributor

Education Foundation, Contributor

C12, Member

Safe Space, Contributor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

n/a

n/a

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF; North Carolina Values Coalition

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Fredrick Douglas Society of NC; Sheriff Keith Stone Nash County; Steve Troxler Ag Commissioner; "Skip" Stam former Legislature; 5 Mayors in HD 7 District

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Dean Arp (2019); Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Ronald & Nina Cameron (2020); Tim Moore (NC) (2020)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, North Carolina should repeal its law allowing abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life Safety of the mother only.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Neutral

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It means that the government cannot establish a national religion that citizens must join in order to vote, hold office, and/or own property/business.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Make pricing transparent from health care providers and allow competition for insurance across state lines. Both policies with create competition which will increase service levels and reduce cost.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Immigrants who meet the criteria to become an American citizen. They should believe in Freedom, Individual Rights, and support the Constitution and Bill of Rights as it was written and intended.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No Answer

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

No further restrictions on gun ownership should be allowed.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

Jobs and Economy/Infrastructure for Broadband and Roads Education Affordable Healthcare


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Please review my website which describes my values at www.matthewwinslow.com.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Degree in Urban Regional Planning Public servant experience in local government as a Planning and Inspections Director Business Owner Chair of the Non Profit Committee of 100 Chair of Economic Development Committee Former Vice Chair of Chamber of Commerce Former Vice Chair and Chair of Home Builders Association

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

My mom was a teenager and still in high school when she became pregnant with me. She was encouraged to abort me, but instead chose life despite the hard road ahead. Because of her strong convictions, determination, and willingness to help others, even when she barely had anything for herself, I want to help the citizens of my district as well as the citizens of NC with that same passion.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Parents should have the right to know what schools are teaching their children about sex and LGBT issues and should have the right to opt their children out of any instruction to which they object.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Core Christian Values. The Bible is the word of God and is not open for interpretation. We are sinners saved by the grace of God from the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, Amen and thank you Lord! All lives are precious because we are created in the image of God. My Christian values influence my decision making regarding my personal, business, and political life.

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