David Parker (North Carolina)

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David Parker

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November 3, 2020

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David Parker (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Parker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2020

North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10

Incumbent Patrick T. McHenry defeated David Parker in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick T. McHenry (R)	68.9	284,095
		David Parker (D)	31.1	128,189

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 412,284
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. David Parker advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Wilson Brown (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10

Incumbent Patrick T. McHenry defeated David Johnson and Ralf Walters in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick T. McHenry	71.7	62,661
	Submit photo	David Johnson	16.3	14,286
		Ralf Walters	12.0	10,484

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,431
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Parker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Parker'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.

I am a North Carolina born Democrat, a hard-worker for 41 years as a lawyer and businessman in Statesville. My wife Sally and I raised our family here in North Carolina with three kids, and now four granddaughters. I have dedicated decades to serving the people of North Carolina and my concern for the quality of life and the rights of North Carolinians goes well beyond politics. I live and serve by the Golden Rule of Love Thy Neighbor. I am committed to DOING THE WORK Congress is called to do. I will fight against toxic partisanship and want to support you, no matter your party affiliation.

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?

• Healthcare - A healthy America is a strong America. We need universal healthcare to make sure everyone has access to COVID testing/vaccines, preventative care, and affordable medication. American's should not be afraid a major health event will land them in bankruptcy.
• Economics - Our economy is as strong as we are - Americans are the strongest workers on the planet - precisely because of our work ethic, our freedoms and our workforce diversity. In order to maintain the strength of our economy we need: universal basic healthcare, quality and affordable education, green energy and conservation programs, and fair policies that open our economy to all who want to work. The work of Congress is to secure a firm foundation for both the American individual and American national strength.
• Constitution - America is as strong as each American's Constitutional freedoms - The work of Congress is to uphold the Constitutional freedoms of all Americans: freedom of the press, free elections, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of religion.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I approach policy through the lense of the Golden Rule of 'love thy neighbor.' Respect is the root of the work of American government in general and Congress in particular. I am committed to listening to the needs of my constituents and honestly representing ALL North Carolinians - I will always fight against toxic partisanship. I will support you, no matter your party affiliation. Healthcare (universal basic healthcare), economics (particularly supporting small business and fair pay), and upholding the constitution are at the root of my campaign but I believe strongly that all of these issues are deeply intertwined - healthcare, climate change, race, immigration, business, etc. It all comes back to the Golden Rule.

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Footnotes

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

Republican Party (12)

Democratic Party (4)