N.C. GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR & COUNCIL OF STATE

N.C. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION CANDIDATE REPONSES

An answer with an asterisk "*" or "W" denotes that the candidate has provided additional comments or explanations for their responses. An asterisk "*" at the end of the candidate's name indicates information outside the scope of our questionnaire was provided. You may view these additional comments by clicking on the link under the candidate's name and downloading a copy of the candidate's questionnaire.

CANDIDATE	PARTY	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q5	Q6	Q7	Q8	Q9	Q10	Q11	Q12	Q13	Q14	Q15	Q16	Q17
June Atkinson	Democrat	Candidate did not respond to questionnaire.
John Tedesco (pdf, 81kb)	Republican	Y	N	N	Y	N	U*	Y*	Y	Y	U*	U	U*	NR	U*	Y	Y	N

Y=Yes; N=No; U=Undecided; NR=No Response; "*" or W=see candidate questionnaire for written comments.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR N.C. STATE CANDIDATES

Please indicate your position on the following issues by marking "Yes," "No," or "Undecided."
You may provide additional comments and explanations for your responses on a separate sheet of paper.
(Failure to answer a question will result in a listing of "No Response" in the 2012 Voter Guide.)

1. Should the State Constitution be amended to provide that: "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State?"
   _____ Yes _____ No _____Undecided
   
   
2. Should an unmarried couple be allowed to adopt children?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
3. Should students have access to contraceptives, including condoms, at school?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
4. Should parents who educate their children in non-public schools be eligible for a tax credit, voucher, or tax deduction from the state?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
5. Should organizations that provide abortions be allowed to receive state funds?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
6. Should it be legal for human embryos to be used for research purposes?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
7. Should an individual's personal religious beliefs influence the decisions he or she makes while serving in public office?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
8. In addition to a teacher's credentials and experience, should the academic performance of their own students be added to the determinants of their pay?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
9. Should North Carolina keep the current prohibition on video gambling?
   _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
   
   
10. Should the law authorizing the state lottery be repealed?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
11. Should it be legal for a medical professional to assist another person in ending their life?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
12. Should homosexuals as a group receive the same special legal protections against discrimination in areas like employment and housing as those given to other groups based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
13. Should grandparents be able to sue an intact family for visitation rights with their grandchildren?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
14. Should the Cherokee be allowed to expand their gambling to include Las Vegas style games in their casinos?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
15. Should legislators be limited in the number of terms they can serve in the General Assembly?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
16. Should North Carolina require voters to show a photo ID before being permitted to vote?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided
    
    
17. Should the State provide tax breaks and other financial incentives as an attempt to encourage businesses to locate in North Carolina?
    _____ Yes _____ No _____ Undecided