Nigel Bristow, 54, is a retired New York City police detective with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He has also been a probation/parole officer in North Carolina, serving for the last six years as chief of probation/parole for Anson County. He ran for Richmond County sheriff in 2022 but lost in the primary. Bristow serves as a chairman on several community boards. He lives in Hamlet and is married with two children.
Our Q&A with Nigel Bristow
NC Health News reached out to Nigel Bristow’s campaign multiple times looking for answers to our list of questions and received no response. To give readers information, we combed the internet and social media for information, statements by Bristow and material from his official campaign website that could address the themes in our questions. Unfortunately, we were not able to find material to answer every question.
What would be your plan for ensuring the future security/ strength of Medicare?
Bristow did not answer this question, but he spoke to Fox 8’s Bob Buckley in two separate interviews. Here’s what he said about Medicare: “We have to take care of our elderly, like they once took care of us. If it costs money, you know, we’re going to have to pay the money to protect it.”
What would you support in Congress as a plan to help control health care/ pharmaceutical costs?
Bristow did not respond to this question, but in a Ballotpedia questionnaire he wrote that he has “a growing concern over lack of affordable health care.”
Where do you stand on time limits for Medicaid and work requirements for the program?
No response available. NC Health News could not find anything in the public record on this topic.
What can the federal government do to support rural hospitals?
No response available. NC Health News could not find anything in the public record on this topic.
Where do you stand on restoring funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Bristow did not respond to this question, but said on his campaign website that he would “continue funding to provide affordable high speed Internet access.”
PFAS contamination is a country-wide issue; How do you balance public safety and business interests with this issue?
Bristow did not respond to this question. However, in a candidate survey for City View, he said in response to a question on PFAS contamination and polluters: “I would ensure that polluters face fines. They would also have to pay for the cleanup.”
Is the federal government ready for the next pandemic? Why or why not?
No response available. NC Health News could not find anything in the public record on this topic.
In 2009, Congress required more transparency from hospitals on their charitable work. Do you think the federal government should enforce stricter requirements for nonprofit hospitals to justify their tax exemptions? Why or why not?
No response available. NC Health News could not find anything in the public record on this topic.
Where do you stand on federal abortion limits? What gestational limits, if any, would you set?
Bristow did not answer this question. However, in an Aug. 16 post on his campaign Twitter/X account, he wrote: “In North Carolina, 91 counties have no abortion care providers, forcing many people to travel long distances, sometimes for hours, to reach the nearest clinic. We must ensure that abortions are safe, legal, and ACCESSIBLE for everyone in North Carolina, both now and in the future.” On his campaign website, he also listed as part of his platform codifying Roe v. Wade into law to “ensure a woman’s right to unrestricted and vital healthcare.”
How can Congress improve access to child care? What states are leading the way that you think could be a good federal model? What are your thoughts on the EITC/child care tax credit?
Bristow did not respond to this question, but he wrote on his campaign website that he would “provide additional funding for child care.” He also told the (Raleigh) News & Observer that his top priority is “supporting working families.”
What steps would you take to improve access to mental health services and to address the opioid overdose crisis?
Bristow did not respond to this question. However, on his campaign website he said he would codify into law ensuring “affordable, quality mental healthcare for all.”