White, Tim

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Running For:
NC Senate
District:
8
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Candidate Website:
https://www.capefearlp.org

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Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Should North Carolina parents who choose to educate their children in a non-public school be eligible to receive a state-funded scholarship grant to assist with the cost of tuition and fees? Y* These families pay the same state and local taxes that support public education, yet they also take on the additional financial responsibility of paying for private education. Providing scholarship assistance gives parents greater freedom to choose the educational environment that best meets their child’s needs while ensuring that all families have access to quality educational options, regardless of income. Supporting parental choice empowers families and helps create more opportunities for student success.
2. Should the N.C. General Assembly authorize non-tribal commercial gambling casinos in North Carolina? Y* I support authorizing non-tribal commercial casinos in North Carolina because they can create jobs, stimulate economic development, and generate significant tax revenue for the state. Rather than sending North Carolina residents and their entertainment dollars to casinos in neighboring states, we should keep those jobs, investments, and revenues here at home. As someone who believes in free-market principles and individual liberty, I believe adults should have the freedom to spend their money as they choose, provided appropriate regulations and safeguards are in place. Well-regulated commercial casinos can provide economic benefits while helping fund important state priorities without increasing taxes on hardworking families.
3. Should abortion be prohibited in North Carolina once a fetal heartbeat is detected? N* I do not support prohibiting abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected. A fetal heartbeat can often be detected very early in pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even realizes she is pregnant. I believe women should have the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions and should have access to that choice through at least the first half of pregnancy. These are deeply personal decisions that should be made by a woman, her family, and her healthcare provider, rather than dictated by the government. While I respect differing views on this issue, I believe protecting individual liberty and personal choice is the most appropriate approach.
4. Should North Carolina voters be required to show a photo ID in order to vote in North Carolina? Y* I support requiring voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in North Carolina. Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities we have as citizens, and it is reasonable to expect voters to verify their identity before casting a ballot. Requiring photo identification helps strengthen confidence in the integrity of our elections and ensures that the person voting is who they claim to be. Most people already use photo ID for everyday activities, from banking to travel, and applying the same standard to voting is simply common sense. Protecting election integrity while making photo IDs readily available to eligible voters helps ensure both security and public trust in the electoral process.
5. Should the N.C. General Assembly legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes? Y* I support legalizing marijuana for medical purposes in North Carolina. Patients should have access to all legitimate treatment options that may help alleviate pain, manage symptoms, or improve their quality of life. Government should not unnecessarily limit medical choices when there is growing evidence that medical marijuana can provide benefits for individuals suffering from certain conditions. I also believe patients and their doctors should have the freedom to determine the most appropriate course of treatment, rather than relying solely on traditional pharmaceutical options. While proper regulation and medical oversight are important, North Carolinians deserve the ability to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Expanding access to medical marijuana gives patients more choices, encourages innovation in treatment, and respects individual freedom and personal responsibility.
6. Should state nondiscrimination laws include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected classifications? N* I do not support adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classifications under North Carolina's nondiscrimination laws. I believe employers and businesses should hire, promote, and serve people based on merit, character, and qualifications, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In a competitive marketplace, businesses that focus on attracting and retaining the best employees will be the most successful. I generally favor limited government and believe that creating additional regulations is not the best way to ensure fairness. Instead, I trust individuals, consumers, and businesses to make decisions that reward organizations that treat people well and hold accountable those that do not. While every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, I do not believe expanding state regulations in this area is necessary. North Carolina should focus on promoting opportunity, economic growth, and individual freedom while avoiding unnecessary government mandates on private businesses.
7. Should biological male students who identify as female be allowed to participate on female sports teams? N* I do not support allowing biological males to compete on female sports teams. While I recognize that this is a sensitive issue and that every student deserves respect and dignity, I believe we must also ensure fairness in athletic competition. In many sports, biological differences can create significant competitive advantages in strength, speed, endurance, and physical performance. Allowing biological males to compete in female divisions can undermine the level playing field that women's sports were created to provide. This is especially important when athletic achievements can lead to scholarships, awards, team opportunities, and other benefits that can have a lasting impact on a young person's future. Women's sports have been hard fought and hard won, and female athletes should not have to compete against individuals who may possess inherent physical advantages. I believe we can treat all students with respect while still maintaining fair competition and preserving opportunities for female athletes. Common sense, fairness, and the integrity of women's sports should guide our policy decisions in this area.
8. Should organizations that provide abortions be allowed to receive state funds? N* While I support a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions, I do not believe organizations that provide abortions should receive state taxpayer funding for those services. Individuals should have the freedom to make personal choices regarding their healthcare, but taxpayers should not be required to financially support procedures that many citizens have moral, ethical, or religious objections to. I believe the government's role is to respect individual freedom while being responsible with taxpayer dollars. Women should retain the ability to make their own decisions, but the costs associated with those decisions should not be shifted to taxpayers. State resources should instead be put back in peoples pockets. Or at least focused on areas of broad public benefit, such as education, public safety, infrastructure, and essential healthcare services This position reflects a balance between protecting individual choice and respecting the rights of taxpayers who may not agree with or wish to subsidize abortion services.
9. Should North Carolina law allow a medical professional to assist another person in ending their life? Y* I support allowing medical professionals to assist terminally ill individuals in ending their lives under carefully regulated circumstances. While this is one of the most difficult and deeply personal issues we face, I believe decisions about end-of-life care should rest primarily with the individual, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers. No one should be forced to endure prolonged suffering when facing a terminal illness with no reasonable hope of recovery. If a mentally competent adult, after careful consideration and consultation with medical professionals, chooses this path, I believe that choice should be respected. Personal freedom and individual autonomy are values that should extend to end-of-life decisions just as they do to many other healthcare choices. Any such program should include strong safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure that decisions are made voluntarily and with full informed consent. However, in the end, I believe people deserve the dignity of making their own decisions about how they face the final chapter of their lives.
10. Should a health care practitioner, who is present at the time a child is born alive after a failed abortion attempt, be required by state law to exercise the same degree of skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of that child as would be expected for any other child born alive at the same gestational age? Y* I support requiring healthcare practitioners to provide the same level of care to any child who is born alive, regardless of the circumstances of the birth. While there may be differing views about abortion and where legal limits should be set, I believe that once a child is born alive, the focus should be on protecting that child's life and providing appropriate medical care. A child born alive should be treated no differently than any other newborn of the same gestational age. Medical professionals have an ethical responsibility to use their skills, training, and judgment to preserve life whenever possible. Regardless of how the birth occurred, every child who enters the world alive deserves the opportunity to receive the care necessary to protect their health and well-being. This issue, in my view, is not about the abortion debate itself. It is about ensuring that a living child is given the same compassion, dignity, and medical care that we would expect for any other newborn.
11. Should North Carolina public schools be required to allow students to voluntarily participate in “released time” religious instruction during school hours—provided that it takes place off-campus, with parental consent, and at no cost to the public school unit? N* I do not support requiring North Carolina public schools to allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction. While I strongly support religious freedom and the right of parents to guide their children's faith and values, I believe public schools should remain focused on their primary mission of education during school hours. Allowing students to leave for religious instruction can disrupt the school day, create administrative challenges, and raise concerns about the perception of favoritism toward particular religious beliefs. Public schools serve students from many different faiths and backgrounds, and it is important that they remain neutral and focused on academics. For families who want a stronger religious component in their children's education, I believe North Carolina should continue expanding educational choice options, including private schools, charter schools, homeschooling, and scholarship programs. These alternatives allow parents to select an educational environment that aligns with their values and beliefs without creating complications within the public school system. Religious instruction is important to many families, but I believe it is best provided outside of the public school day or through educational options specifically designed to meet those needs.
12. Should N.C. law (G.S. §90-21.5) continue to allow minors to consent to the treatment of venereal disease or other reportable communicable diseases, pregnancy (not including abortion), abuse of controlled substances or alcohol, and emotional disturbance, without parental consent? Y* Copilot said: Yes, with parental notification. I support continuing to allow minors to consent to treatment for communicable diseases, pregnancy-related care (excluding abortion), substance abuse issues, and mental health concerns when medical professionals determine that doing so is in the best interest of the patient. There are situations where timely access to care is critical, and requiring parental consent in every case could discourage some young people from seeking needed medical treatment. At the same time, I believe parents play an essential role in guiding and supporting their children through important health decisions. For that reason, while parental consent may not always be required, I believe parents should be notified whenever possible for minors under the age of 18, except in cases where a healthcare provider determines that notification could place the child at risk of harm. This approach balances two important principles: ensuring that young people have access to necessary medical care when they need it, while also recognizing the rights and responsibilities of parents to be involved in their children's lives. Once an individual reaches age 18, they are legally an adult and should be free to make their own healthcare decisions without parental involvement.
13. Should churches and other qualified religious organizations continue to receive tax-exempt status? N* I do not support providing special tax exemptions exclusively for churches and religious organizations. I believe all nonprofit organizations should be treated equally under the law and subject to the same rules and standards. If a church or religious organization meets the requirements of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it should receive the same tax treatment as any other qualifying charitable organization, but it should not receive preferential treatment simply because it is religious in nature. My broader belief is that government should apply laws fairly and consistently. While I support limited taxation and believe many organizations provide valuable services to their communities, the tax code should not favor one type of nonprofit over another. Whether an organization is religious, charitable, educational, or civic, it should operate under the same set of rules. Equal treatment under the law is a fundamental principle of good government. Religious organizations should be free to practice their faith and serve their communities, but they should do so under the same tax framework that applies to all other nonprofit organizations.
14. Should a person’s religious beliefs influence the decisions they make while serving in public office? N* I do not believe a person's religious beliefs should dictate the decisions they make while serving in public office. Elected officials represent all citizens in their communities, not just those who share their faith or religious views. Their primary responsibility is to make decisions based on what is best for the people they serve and the principles of good governance. While public officials are certainly entitled to their personal beliefs and values, government policies should be based on the needs, rights, and interests of all citizens. North Carolina is home to people of many different faiths, as well as those with no religious affiliation, and public servants have a duty to represent everyone fairly and equally. I believe leaders should focus on practical solutions, individual liberty, economic opportunity, and the overall well-being of their constituents. Personal religious beliefs can help shape a person's character and values, but public policy should ultimately be guided by what best serves the public interest.
15. Should the number of terms a state legislator may serve in the North Carolina General Assembly be limited? Y* I support term limits for members of the North Carolina General Assembly. Public office is a position of service, not a lifetime career. Term limits help ensure that new ideas, fresh perspectives, and greater accountability are regularly brought into government. I believe extended time in office can lead to the concentration of power and make elected officials less responsive to the people they represent. By limiting the number of terms a legislator may serve, we encourage citizen leadership, reduce the influence of entrenched political interests, and create more opportunities for qualified individuals to contribute to public service. Term limits are a common-sense reform that helps prevent the overuse of power and keeps government focused on serving citizens rather than preserving political careers. Ultimately, they strengthen representative government and help ensure that elected officials remain accountable to the people of North Carolina.