AK Kamara (Republican National Committeeman, Minnesota, candidate 2024)

AK Kamara (Republican Party) ran for election to Republican National Committeeman in Minnesota on May 16, 2024.^[1]

Elections

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

AK Kamara completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kamara's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

AK Kamara currently serves as the Republican National Committeeman for Minnesota. He defeated incumbent Alex Plechash on May 16th on the first ballot with 60.8% of the vote. His 4 year term began in July 19th, 2024. He also creates content in both written and video form discussing political, cultural, and social issues. He is regular weekly guest on the Jon Justice radio show heard on AM1130 Twin Cities News Talk. He has gained over 150,000 followers across various social media platforms creating overtly Conservative political content. AK is a member of Project 21, a group of black Americans who advocate for right of center policies. Professionally, AK owns and operates a small courier business in the twin cities metro area. Previously, AK was elected State Chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans. He has worked and volunteered with several campaigns for Governor, Senate, Congress, and many local elected offices. He also has held various positions with several local Republican basic organizational units and also worked for several ideologically conservative organizations. AK is an active member of his community, belonging to both philanthropic and fraternal organizations. AK and his wife reside in Forest Lake MN.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Reaching Younger Voters Where They Are
Will fight for conservative values and represent the grassroots of our Republican Party
Long-time member of the Republican Party and an engaged activist, helping candidates up and down the ballot

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I stuck to my principles and values

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Agency, gratitude, candidness, standing for core principles, a strong sense of duty and obligations to their commitments, and extending grace to those who deserve it

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Responsiveness and communication with the grassroots activists of the party

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government should be as financially transparent and accountable to its constituents as reasonably possible

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Protecting the life and encouraging the flourishing of American citizens

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

McDonald's cashier. 2 years.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Thomas Sowell, Clarence Thomas, and Ronald Reagan. They are all steadfast in their core principles and wise enough to know they don't have all the answers to life. Plus, all men proved a commitment to duty and their obligations

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Desire to understand the needs and wants of others

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Patience with those who should know better

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Best Part by H.E.R.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein. Science Fiction, future tech, political and moral philosophy? Let's go!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Drowning in a pool, 3 years old.

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