Bo Hines, candidate for US House of Representatives District 13 in NC

Name: Bo Hines

Political party: Republican Party

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 27

Campaign website: bo4nc.com

Occupation: Self-Employed

Education: Undergraduate degree started at N.C. State University, finished at Yale University. J.D. completed at Wake Forest University School of Law.

Have you run for elected office before? No, I have not

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: My civic involvement began as a college student when I volunteered for Victory Junction — a camp for children with special needs. From there, as I became interested in public service, I found every opportunity to work in and around government at all levels.

What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?

The first step is to rein in the bloated and overreaching federal bureaucracy that continuously abuses taxpayers’ trust and dollars. Secondly, we must cut government spending. Politicians have been saying this for decades and voters are looking for leaders to actually keep their word.

What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?

The federal government should stay out of people’s lives, especially their personal health care decisions.

What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?

Americans deserve clean air and clean water. This can be achieved through private industry taking the initiative to protect our environment for future generations.

What is your plan for reducing violent crime?

First and foremost, we must remove any regulations on the Second Amendment. Secondly, we must properly fund and resource law enforcement so that they can effectively protect and serve our communities.

What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Abortion should be made illegal throughout the United States. No exceptions.

Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?

I will always prioritize our shared conservative values. That is why I am aligned with and supported by the Freedom Caucus. Scripture tells us that the Lord spits lukewarm Christians out of his mouth. I believe that it is time for the Republican Party to spit lukewarm conservatives out of its mouth.

What are your top issues? Pick up to three.

▪ Immigration

▪ Voting and elections

▪ Guns

This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 9:29 AM.

Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

The News & Observer

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Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan is the Capitol Bureau Chief for The News & Observer, leading coverage of the legislative and executive branches in North Carolina with a focus on the governor, General Assembly leadership and state budget. She has received the McClatchy President’s Award, N.C. Open Government Coalition Sunshine Award and several North Carolina Press Association awards, including for politics and investigative reporting.