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Marcus Flowers
Image of Marcus Flowers
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 21, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1994 - 2003

Personal
Birthplace
Troy, Ala.
Profession
Government official
Contact

Marcus Flowers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Biography

Marcus Flowers was born in Troy, Alabama. Flowers served in the United States Army from 1994 to 2003.[1] His career experience includes working as a contractor and official with the State Department and Department of Defense.[1][2]

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 13

Incumbent David Scott defeated Jonathan Chavez in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David Scott
David Scott (D)
 
71.8
 
256,902
Image of Jonathan Chavez
Jonathan Chavez (R)
 
28.2
 
100,730

Total votes: 357,632
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David Scott
David Scott
 
57.6
 
37,135
Image of Mark Baker
Mark Baker
 
11.6
 
7,480
Image of Marcus Flowers
Marcus Flowers
 
10.0
 
6,439
Image of Karen Rene
Karen Rene
 
9.1
 
5,859
Image of Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson Candidate Connection
 
5.0
 
3,201
Image of Rashid Malik
Rashid Malik
 
4.8
 
3,073
Image of Uloma Ekpete Kama
Uloma Ekpete Kama Candidate Connection
 
2.0
 
1,274

Total votes: 64,461
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13

Jonathan Chavez defeated Johsie Cruz Fletcher in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jonathan Chavez
Jonathan Chavez
 
68.8
 
10,344
Image of Johsie Cruz Fletcher
Johsie Cruz Fletcher Candidate Connection
 
31.2
 
4,699

Total votes: 15,043
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 14

Incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene defeated Marcus Flowers in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)
 
65.9
 
170,162
Image of Marcus Flowers
Marcus Flowers (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.1
 
88,189

Total votes: 258,351
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14

Marcus Flowers defeated Wendy Davis and Holly McCormack in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Marcus Flowers
Marcus Flowers Candidate Connection
 
74.7
 
20,082
Image of Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis
 
19.1
 
5,141
Image of Holly McCormack
Holly McCormack Candidate Connection
 
6.2
 
1,662

Total votes: 26,885
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene
 
69.5
 
72,215
Image of Jennifer Strahan
Jennifer Strahan
 
16.9
 
17,595
Image of Eric Cunningham
Eric Cunningham Candidate Connection
 
6.2
 
6,390
Image of James Haygood
James Haygood
 
3.6
 
3,790
Image of Charles Lutin
Charles Lutin Candidate Connection
 
2.2
 
2,304
Image of Seth Synstelien
Seth Synstelien Candidate Connection
 
1.5
 
1,547

Total votes: 103,841
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Marcus Flowers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flowers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a U.S. Army Veteran and Democrat. I have served my country for 27 years as a soldier, defense contractor, and government official and am ready to continue my service by representing the people of Georgia’s 14th district. I spent years serving our country in active combat zones, peace keeping missions, as well as humanitarian efforts. As a result of having served all over the world, I've seen firsthand the damage done by extremism and disinformation, and I refuse to stand by and allow us to go down a similar path here in America. The people of Georgia deserve a representative who is ready to get to work and bring respect, decency, and service back to Washington.
  • We need to end the politics of division and work towards bridge building and bipartisan solutions. I’ve sat across the table from Iraqi and Afghan warlords and negotiated on behalf of the United States, so I know I can reach across the aisle and work with moderate Republicans.
  • Georgia’s 14th district is facing many challenges- decline in jobs, small businesses and manufacturing shutting down, lack of access to healthcare and other resources such as broadband, and the opioid epidemic. As a representative I will work in DC to make sure our government is benefiting us.
  • The people of GA-14 are kind, caring, and compassionate. I am running because I am listening to the people of this district who have felt unheard and who want to be represented by someone who will invest and believe in this district.
Veteran Issues, rural issues (infrastructure, healthcare, broadband), jobs and the economy
I look up to John Lewis. He was someone with courage and conviction, who could get along with anyone, and who was a tireless advocate for voting rights. I would like to carry his message forward.
To listen to and serve the people of the district. To work hard and do the right thing every day, even when no one is watching. To improve the lives of every constituent, regardless of political alignments.
I worked at Movie Gallery for 2 years during high school.

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Campaign website

Flowers' campaign website stated the following:

Jobs and the Economy

Manufacturing

From clothing in Bremen to carpets in Dalton, for decades Georgia’s 14th district has been a manufacturing hub of the country. Now, it’s time for us to step up and meet the new demand for clean energy and green infrastructure. We can create high paying, high skilled jobs for Georgians by bringing the manufacturing at the backbone of new, innovative technologies, into our backyard. It’s time to revitalize GA-14’s manufacturing so we can be globally competitive while thriving in the district.

Supporting Small Businesses

Our district must be a place where existing small businesses can thrive, and new small businesses want to be. There are lots of barriers for small businesses trying to get off the ground. As someone with a background in compliance, I know the importance of rules and regulations, but sometimes all of the red tape can add unnecessary burdens to up and coming entrepreneurs. Additionally, small businesses are still hurting from the pandemic. We must make sure resources are available and accessible to help these businesses stay afloat.

The Care Economy

With 15% of GA-14 above retirement age, we must make sure we are able to care for all of our citizens. This means investing in job creation and training in the care economy. Caregivers are underpaid and undervalued, and caring for aging family members often puts a huge financial and emotional strain on families. We must take care of the oldest members of our society, and we must value and invest in the men and women caring for them. This means families will be able to afford high quality care for their loved ones, and Georgians looking to work in the care economy will be able to access the training and benefits they deserve.


Rural Broadband

In an increasingly virtual world, access to the internet is a necessity, not a luxury. However, too many families in GA-14 do not have access to high speed internet. This is holding us back. Our students will be left behind if they cannot access their coursework. New businesses won’t come here and existing businesses won’t grow and survive. Telehealth won’t be an option for our rural communities who are already so far away from hospitals. Any time there is great technical advancement, there are regions that are left behind. I will not let this happen to Georgia’s 14th district. I will take advantage of existing federal funding and support to bring broadband to our communities, and always be an advocate for programs that will positively impact rural America.


Veteran Services

As a disabled Veteran, I’ve experienced first hand many of the issues veterans and their loved ones face. I believe we must honor the brave men and women who defend our country not just with our words, but with our actions. Veterans in our district often have to travel too far for healthcare – I would have to travel almost an hour just to get to a VA approved hospital. The claims system and transition out process can be slow and ineffective. In fact, there are Vietnam Veterans who are just now getting the benefits they deserve. Many veterans struggle with mental health, homelessness, and challenges connecting to job retraining programs. I will work to improve these processes and cut through the red tape to make sure veterans and their families can easily connect to the services they need.


Transparency and Anti-Corruption

I have fought for our freedoms abroad and will not stand by while corruption takes over in Washington. Disinformation, and dark money have no place in our Democracy. We the people should be the ones making decisions, not corporate PACs and the super-wealthy few. Currently, individual donors make up only 20% of campaign donations, with the other 80% coming from super PACS. Elected officials should be accountable to the everyday American, not only to corporate interests and the rich. This is why I will not accept corporate PAC donations. Additionally, I support the For the People act, and its provisions to keep dark money and foreign interests from influencing our elections. Constituents should feel confident that their representatives are serving them, not special interests. While working in government compliance, I spent a large portion of my career combating fraud, waste, and abuse. I’ll work just as hard in congress to make sure your hard earned tax dollars are working for you.


Constituent Services

As a representative, I will make sure that the people of Georgia’s 14th district always have a seat at the table. No matter your background, I want to hear what can be done in Washington to improve your life in North West Georgia. On the campaign trail I’ve had the opportunity to speak to constituents from all over the district about issues that matter to them. If elected I look forward to continuing to be accessible to GA-14. I will hold regular town halls that are open to the public, not just those donating to my campaign. I will stay in the district, not in DC. After all, this is where my family calls home. I will invest in staffing so my office can be responsive and able to connect constituents to resources.[3]

—Marcus Flowers' campaign website (2022)[4]

Campaign finance summary


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Marcus Flowers campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Georgia District 13Lost primary$0 N/A**
2022U.S. House Georgia District 14Lost general$16,972,738 $16,349,414
Grand total$16,972,738 $16,349,414
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 14, 2021
  2. Marcus Flowers for Congress, "Home," accessed April 7, 2022
  3. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  4. Marcus Flowers for Congress, “Issues,” accessed March 30, 2022


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