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Catherine Purcell (Delaware)
Catherine Purcell (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Delaware's At-Large Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Purcell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Catherine Purcell earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1996. She also attended Montgomery College and Anne Arundel Community College. Purcell’s career experience includes working as a senior mortgage broker. She has also owned and operated martial arts schools and managed health clubs.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, 2020
United States House election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Democratic primary)
United States House election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District
Incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester defeated Lee Murphy, Catherine Purcell, and David Rogers in the general election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) | 57.6 | 281,382 |
 | Lee Murphy (R)  | 40.2 | 196,392 | |
 | Catherine Purcell (Independent) | 1.4 | 6,682 | |
 | David Rogers (L) | 0.8 | 3,814 | |
| Total votes: 488,270 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Anne Kerner (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District
Lee Murphy defeated Matthew Morris in the Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on September 15, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lee Murphy | 73.8 | 39,179 |
 | Matthew Morris | 26.2 | 13,901 | |
| Total votes: 53,080 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Catherine Purcell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Purcell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Participated in thousands of autopsies w/the DC Morgue and NIMH. My work has been published in Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology and used for countless chemical and biological studies. In 1997, I developed AFTER SCHOOL KARATE programs when after school programs did not exist. We picked the children up from school, gave them a snack, had homework time, checked homework, gave them karate lessons. Parents pick them up at 6:30 with their homework completed. All students went to straight A's. This program is flourishing in MD, VA. I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and continue on to study Brazilian Jujitsu and MMA cage fighting. I Speak 9 languages, some more fluent than others. Dean's list UMBC. I excelled in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, higher level mathematics.
Since I retired, I have completed 55,000 Uber and Lyft rides in 9 different states allowing me to converse with over 200k US citizens as well as foreign visitors. I have driven people who climb out of boarded up homes as well as coming out of mansions, from Capitol Hill to California. I have laughed with them, cried with them, comforted them and prayed with them; but most of all I was there to listen and learn from them. I learned about their countries of origin, their government, their addictions, what concerns them most.- The position involves determining how to allocate tax payer funds. My finance and biology background will prove invaluable when writing policy that best benefits the American people.
- Familiar with foreign policy and the goings on of Congress and Senate.
- The reason I am running is not because I need the money or any more fame. I am running because when I investigated who I had to vote for, I was not impressed. Our situation will not improve if we continue to elect wealth leaders who can and have easily be bought. I was not eligible for the military because I am deaf in my right ear. Now is the time I am called to serv my country and I am well prepared for the task.
Our tax dollars are being embezzled by channeling them to groups that benefit those on Capitol Hill. This needs to stop. We need term limits and a transparent method so that every American citizen can follow the money as it is allocated to special interest groups. This is going to require a representative who is familiar with auditing and finance as well as the needs of the American people. Someone who cannot be bought and who has the best interests of America in mind when creating policy.
Drug and alcohol addiction is out of control. Big pharma replaces heroine for methadone and other addictive medications that do not help the person but do increase pharmaceutical profits. Meanwhile, millions continue to die of overdose.
Companies that knowingly push addictive substances need to be held accountable. We need to address how the brain becomes addicted to the myriad of drugs our children have to choose from and not replace one drug for another because someone will profit trillions.
My father taught me perserverance and to pay attention to detail. He encouraged me to use my imagination and creativity. He taught me that the mistakes we make in life should be counted as "lessons learned" and that we should use them to grow not dwell on our mistakes and succumb to defeat.
My parents blessed me with 7 siblings, all with strong work ethics. Each child specializes in different areas from medical, computers, finance, construction, education, police, retail and even a tattoo artist. Having this support system has been a true blessing because whenever one of us needs sound advice on a specific topic, we are able to consult with family members for free and get honest reliable feedback.
The Bible provides a guide for all of life experiences. It is no wonder that this book has survived throughout all times. When one masters the stories in its pages, life flows much easier because you have just the right words to combat anyone who opposes you. Your tongue is your greatest weapon, not your fists or your gun. Knowledge really is power. I am appreciative that my parents realize the value of the Word of God and directed my paths when I was too naive to know which choices to make.
I use my social media to connect with people all over the world and dig into their feeds to get news in real time. This way I do not have to rely on mainstream media who have repeatedly lied to the American people over and over again. First hand accounts from those throughout the world is the best way to connect the corrupt players and to disclose their corruption. Since the inception of the radio, we have been told what MSM wants us to hear, not the truth. Social media has opened new doors, allowing us to communicate instantly with people all over the world. Take the time to learn foreign languages and learn from those outside the US. When you do, you will find out how our leaders lied to us about foreign aide being necessary for the benefit of the US.
I majored in Biological sciences which include: concentrations in environment, psychology as well as human anatomy.
To uphold the Constitution, faithfully represent and serve the People; and enact legislation in greater public interest.
I grew up with a constant news bombardment of the incidents surrounding these shootings.
She taught me to use the gifts God has given me and to make the most of what I have. She taught me patience and that we can see without our eyes. Jennifer taught me that no matter how hard you may feel your life may be, there is someone who has to struggle twice as hard to achieve the same goals.
Never take your God given talents for granted and never waste them for God has given you these skills for a reason. No matter what condition your physical body may be in, you must examine the skills you have been given, improve on those you can and strive to make the most out of every day.
Life is hard enough. Living in a fantasy world does not give one the tools they need to thrive in today's society. It is one of the major reason we have such a dysfunctional society because so many people spend time watching fantasy instead of spending time on mathematics, true science, real history and developing skills that will make their lives easier..
The fact that stalking laws favor the stalker is a travesty. I am a very strong individual who was able to recover but not all people are blessed with the same coping skills. Stricter laws for stalking and internet harassment need to be implemented and enforced. Law enforcement need to be prepared to deal with such situations when they arise and direct individuals to the proper sources so they can receive the help they need.
Delaware has only single at large representation in Congress. If the population increases due to the exodus of masses from New York and New Jersey, then redistricting due to increased population in certain areas may become an issue.
The diverse mixture of representatives provides feedback from citizens from various cultures and walks of life. One representative may represent a busy city, while another an area that is predominantly farmland. When designing laws that affect the entire population, it is important to consider each and every lifestyle and environmental circumstances.
We are not prepared to deal with a significant majority of our population reaching the stage of their lives that will require critical care.
Our youth is not being educated. They are being pushed through school not knowing how to read, write, multiply and divide. They are not being taught finance, how to balance a checkbook or the dangers of credit card debt.
If we do not prepare our youth for the impending critical care that our seniors will require then we will have a disaster on our hands.
Every day more and more seniors become homeless. Medical care is unaffordable for most and medication prices need to be capped.
With a transparent system disclosing how our tax dollars are being spent, we can expose the corruption and channel funds to help those most in need.
Term limits will prevent corruption.
Illegal drug trade is coupled with arms and human trafficking as those involved in trafficking use the same vehicles for transport. Whether it be huge shipping rigs or local underground tunnels, the massive infrastructure that has developed over the past decades has proliferated illegal trafficking and devastated our communities. Over 800,000 victims succumb to trafficking every year since the dawn of the computer when prostitution went online. When the public realizes the struggles of trafficking victims, the outcry for justice will be heard on every street corner. Unfortunately, many turn a blind eye to the corruption and remain distracted by propaganda filtered into their homes by mainstream media which is reinforced by Marxist views taught in schools - all desensitizating the masses to the corruption.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 4, 2020
