Judd Larkins
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Judd Larkins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Larkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Judd Larkins was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University in 2012 and a master's degree from the University of Cambridge in 2019. His professional experience includes working as a small business owner and entrepreneur.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Judd Larkins advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joe Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Judd Larkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larkins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Judd's story begins in the small town of Ninety Six in rural Greenwood County. From day one, he learned that what brings us together is always stronger than what tears us apart and that South Carolinians will always step up to help their neighbors, no matter their differences. Judd's father, Robert, instilled in him the importance of hard work, dedication, and family. After dropping out of High School, Robert worked his way up to become a successful small business owner.
Growing up, Judd had a front row seat to his father's underdog story and drew inspiration from seeing it firsthand. Judd has always wanted to be a small business owner as he believes small businesses are the backbone of any community. Through his father's encouragement, many sleepless nights, and the support of his friends, family, and neighbors, Judd was able to follow in his father's footsteps and became a small business owner himself.
For over a decade, Judd has also worked in the family construction business. From these experiences in small businesses, Judd knows the challenges faced by everyday people in the Midlands. However, the people of the Midlands have not received the support they deserve from Washington. Something has to change and Judd has decided to stand up and be that change. He knows what it takes to set a budget, create good-paying jobs, and encourage economic growth in our rural areas, and is running for Congress to bring that perspective to Washington. - Small Business Owner who understands what it takes to create well paying jobs in Rural areas
- Honor our Veterans with a new GI bill that ensures they have the support they need as they transition to Civilian life
- Representing the whole district, not just Republicans or Democrats
Affordable Housing
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Savannah River Site and Nuclear Deterrence
Foreign Police
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Environmental Protection I look up to my father. He is a high school drop out that became a self made businessman. It has not always been easy. I have seen him struggle many times over the course of my life. However, he never gave up. When the going gets rough in my life, I try to think back to the hard times that he had and how he just kept on moving forward. No matter how dark and grim the world appeared at the time, a light was always at the end of the tunnel.
An elected official to the House of Representatives has two core responsibilities:
1. Represent the will of their district to the best of their abilities
2. Defend the interest of the United States of America
As you can tell, I did not mention Party over Country in any of those two points. I would like to leave a legacy that is focused on the district in which I will serve. This position is not about me. Others have held it before and others will hold it long after I am gone. So, the sole focus on my time in office will be to ensure that I improved the lives of those who elected me to Congress.
The first historical event that I can remember clearly was 9/11. I was going on 11 years old at the time and in my 5th grade Math class. The teacher rolled in a TV monitor and we watched coverage that morning as the attacks unfolded. I remember not knowing exactly what was going on or how it impacted me down in South Carolina. I can still remember the worried look on my teacher's face. This memory will stick with me for the rest of my life.
My first job was working for my father's electrical business. I have been blessed to be with the company now for going on a decade. I mostly work in the office doing bidding, negations, and supply chain management.
My wife wants me to say... Harry Potter, but I will say Legolas from Lord of the Rings. Who wouldn't want to shoot a bow and arrow with that type of accuracy!
The ability to represent your home. Unlike the Senate, the House of Representatives allows for representation that is so targeting that most representatives can travel across there district in less than 2 hours. In my view, this enables for local solutions. I am able to ensure that the legislation in question has the details and power to correct the issues plaguing the communities that I call home.
I believe this topic is more about lack of viable options for voters than term limits themselves. From my experience most folks want options and tough primaries even for incumbents. That being said, I am open to term limits for members of the Senate and members of the House. As with any company or organization, fresh faces can bring new ideas and better ways of thinking and operating. However, too much turnover can be detrimental and knowledge lost. I believe a good starting point is 4 terms for House of Representatives and two terms for Senators.
Compromise is absolutely necessary. We live in a polarized society and one in which compromise is almost taboo. The current two party political system makes it important to compromise both within the same party and amongst parties. When one party of faction within a party refuses to negotiate in good faith and aim for compromise with others; millions of Americans are disenfranchised. We are a diverse country and in order to ensure all Americans, regardless of zip code, race, creed or religion are given a fair and equal shot at obtaining the American Dream, compromises must be reached.
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- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2021
- ↑ Ballotpedia's Elections Team, “Email communication with Judd Larkins," December 7, 2021
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