

Matthew Winslow
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Matthew Winslow
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
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
n/a
n/a
ENDORSEMENTS*
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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