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Jeff Matemu
Jeff Matemu (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Matemu earned a master of laws from American University, Washington School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney at a federal law practice since 2008.[1][2]
Elections
2020
See also: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Deborah Ross defeated Alan Swain and Jeff Matemu in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Deborah Ross (D) | 63.0 | 311,887 |
 | Alan Swain (R)  | 34.8 | 172,544 | |
 | Jeff Matemu (L) | 2.2 | 10,914 | |
| Total votes: 495,345 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Deborah Ross defeated Monika Johnson-Hostler, Andrew Terrell, and Ollie Nelson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deborah Ross | 69.8 | 103,574 |
 | Monika Johnson-Hostler | 22.5 | 33,369 | |
 | Andrew Terrell | 5.8 | 8,666 | |
 | Ollie Nelson | 1.8 | 2,677 | |
| Total votes: 148,286 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Butler (D)
- Scott Cooper (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Alan Swain advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Williams (R)
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jeff Matemu advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2.
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Linda Coleman and Jeff Matemu in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | George E.B. Holding (R) | 51.3 | 170,072 |
 | Linda Coleman (D) | 45.8 | 151,977 | |
| Jeff Matemu (L) | 2.9 | 9,655 | |
| Total votes: 331,704 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Timmy Strickland (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Linda Coleman defeated Ken Romley and Wendy May in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Coleman | 56.0 | 18,650 |
 | Ken Romley | 32.3 | 10,742 | |
 | Wendy May | 11.7 | 3,895 | |
| Total votes: 33,287 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sam Searcy (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Allen Chesser II in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | George E.B. Holding | 76.2 | 17,979 |
 | Allen Chesser II | 23.8 | 5,612 | |
| Total votes: 23,591 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2
Jeff Matemu advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Matemu |
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff Matemu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff Matemu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Matemu's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Criminal justice reform 2. Student debt reduction 3. Immigration solutions
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm very concerned about the ballooning federal debt.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Abraham Lincoln
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, integrity, independence and a passion for service.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have fought for the middle class all my life representing them in federal courts in all type of issues. Discrimination, children's rights, immigration and criminal justice.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Faithfully represent those who elected him/her and uphold the constitution.
What legacy would you like to leave?
A leader that respected and defended the rights of all the people all the time.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
When the twin towers came down on 9-11.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was teacher. I was teaching the French language to a high school class. I was 21.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I had nothing to say and she kept saying so many things that I could not relate to.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
River cruise. I love the outdoors and lots of water.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. A wonderful perspective on what love is/should be.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Randle Patrick McMurphy. One flew over the cuckoos nest.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Pictures of my kids. They are the world for me.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Hero. Mariah Carey.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Sticking to regular workouts.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Independent, non partisan commissions.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
The diversity of its members
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
No
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Gerrymandering by any political party. That undermines democracy.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Ways and means.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
I am for term limits. 2 for four years each.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
We should absolutely have term limits. It's not beneficial to have congressmen serving 50 years.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Yes.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Ron Paul.
Both sitting representatives 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?
Yes. A teacher for special needs children from Fuller Elementary school in Raleigh. I was touched by how much teachers with few resources sacrifice for their students.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
All laws should point towards liberty and justice for all people all the time. Is there anything you would like to add? I focus on people, not politics.[3] |
” |
| —Jeff Matemu[1] | ||
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 11, 2018
- ↑ Jeff Matemu, "Meet Jeff Matemu," accessed April 22, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
