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Gray Ellis
Gray Ellis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 20. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2020.
Ellis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gray Ellis was born in Whiteville, North Carolina. He studied at North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Central University School of Law. Ellis’ career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 20
Incumbent Natalie Murdock defeated John Tarantino in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Natalie Murdock (D) | 83.6 | 102,732 |
 | John Tarantino (R) | 16.4 | 20,143 | |
| Total votes: 122,875 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 20
Incumbent Natalie Murdock defeated Pierce Freelon and Gray Ellis in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 20 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Natalie Murdock | 45.2 | 24,508 |
 | Pierce Freelon | 37.0 | 20,054 | |
 | Gray Ellis | 17.8 | 9,629 | |
| Total votes: 54,191 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Tarantino advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 20.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gray Ellis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ellis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- The lack of access to affordable health care and mental health treatment leaves too many of our citizens in crisis.
- Everyone deserves a seat at the table. As a trans man, I understand the importance of community and how difficult life can be when you feel like the doors of opportunity are closed to you.
- We must address the disparity between public schools across the state and expand our pre-K education. Our children deserve better.
Healthcare - Mental health Reform and Medicaid Expansion
Our mental healthcare system is broken. And for far too long, families across North Carolina have suffered the daily consequences of our state's failure to adequately address the debilitating side effects of little to no access to mental healthcare treatment. I find it unacceptable that North Carolina has failed to protect some of its most vulnerable residents. Low-income residents often have to choose between paying for their basic needs or paying for healthcare. None of us should ever be forced to make such a decision.
Social Justice Reform
Despite North Carolina's relatively low unemployment rates, approximately 17% of Durham lives in poverty. Our economic system is based upon equal access to goods and services. When people who work full time cannot afford to pay for housing, nutritious food, healthcare and other basic services, there is an unfair, systemic issue that must be addressed. It is important that we take appropriate measures to provide everyone with equal access to safe and affordable housing.
Education
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 21, 2020
