David Bankert, candidate for NC Senate District 13
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Candidates for NC Senate District 13
Democrats Lisa Grafstein and Patrick Buffkin and Republicans Jeff Werner and David Bankert are running for North Carolina Senate in District 13. Get to know the candidates with the 2022 Voter Guide.
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Name: David Paul Bankert
Political party: Republican
Age on election night: 66
Website: bank4ncsen.com
Occupation: Engineer - retired
Education: BS Electrical Engineering Carnegie Mellon MBA Pitt
Have you run for elected office before? No.
Civic involvement: I am a member of 7 patriot groups who champion for the people.
School test scores dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should North Carolina do to improve student performance?
Will require in-depth analysis.
What do you want to happen in North Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Adoption not abortion.
What should North Carolina do to reduce violent crime?
Multi-faceted social and courts.
Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?
Would need to be controlled.
What should the state’s minimum wage be? What policies would you support to help struggling North Carolinians?
How can one gauge? Answer in small business support.
Should North Carolina expand Medicaid, and how?
Medicaid helps people budget must be made.
Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?
Agreeing or disagreeing is not the issue solving problems is.
What are your top issues? Pick up to three.
Debt and spending; education; truth in broadcasting / media.
This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 8:51 PM.