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Howard Larsen
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Last election

November 6, 2018

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Howard Larsen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 85. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Larsen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Josh Dobson defeated Howard Larsen in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Josh Dobson (R)
 
74.9
 
20,408
Image of Howard Larsen
Howard Larsen (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.1
 
6,822

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 27,230
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85

Howard Larsen advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
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Howard Larsen Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Josh Dobson advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on May 8, 2018.

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Josh Dobson

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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Howard Larsen participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 28, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Howard Larsen's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Campaign Finance Reform, Expansion of Medicaid, and increase funding of Public Schools[2][3] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Campaign Finance Reform. Without reform our democracy and Republic are going to be and have been eroded to the point that the common citizen will have no voice in governing our State or Nation.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Howard Larsen answered the following:

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

“ Theodore Roosevelt because he was a Progressive and understood the duties of Government to protect the well being of its people, land, and natural resources.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ The New Testament provides guidance on the social responsibilities we have to our fellow humans.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Honesty and transparency[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Concern for the well being of my fellow man and an understanding that standing up for you values is more important than being on the winning side.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Being honest and transparent to the voters and being available to the citizens you represent. You must frequently put yourself on the streets of your district to get a true sense of the desires and needs of those you represent.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ That I made a difference.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ Election of John Kennedy as President. I was 8 years old.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Loading concrete blocks onto trucks. Job lasted 3 years.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Was not a true date but was discovered one evening with a group of high school friends in the closet of a female by her father who was a local FBI agent.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas. It was always a time of the large family gatherings and everyone always seemed to especially happy.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ On Walden Pond. It is how I wish I lived my life.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Prince Ivanhoe[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My wife.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Gone Fishin'[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ My weight.[3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ Really do not see much. They both serve for 2 year terms and work on the same issues..[3] ”
(For Nebraska candidates) What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?
“ Since the terms are the same I think an unicameral assembly make sense for North Carolina. We could save money and time over our present bicameral system.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Rebuilding a State Government that as been ravaged by the activities of ALEC.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ The ability to compromise and provide the check and balances to save guard our government.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ It is required that you build relationship with Legislators from both sides of your chamber to be able to reach compromise which results in a functioning government.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I quote "PLACE voting is a proportional representation (PR) voting method — that is, a solution to gerrymandering that also handles demographic clustering. It’s designed to bring the advantages of PR — including not just a closing of that gap, but also increased turnout, improved minority representation and gender balance, reduction in mudslinging, and even a boost to grassroots organizing—without giving up any of the advantages of the current voting method—including simple ballots, local representation, clear and direct chain of accountability to constituents, an ability to vote out even entrenched party insiders if a scandal happens, and an incentive for 'big tent' parties with a comprehensive platform rather than just single-issue splinter parties." by Jameson Quinn[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Appropriations, Education, Education - K-12, Appropriations, Environment, Health Care Reform[3] ”
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
“ NA[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ No, I see the party putting undue pressure on members that may result in the member voting against the best interest of their District.[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Joe Bidden or Ted Kennedy they had the ability to work with both sides of the aisle and getting things done.[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ NO WAY[3] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ I have heard stories where not expanding Medicaid has forced local hospitals to having to reduce services such as delivery. This has and will lead to adding expense and stress on expecting mothers in their efforts of obtaining affordable quality healthcare.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Howard Larsen's responses," August 28, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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