Mario Lomuscio

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Mario Lomuscio

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Package delivery courier

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Mario Lomuscio (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Lomuscio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mario Lomuscio was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. His career experience includes working as a package delivery courier.

Elections

2020

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 15

Incumbent Jay Chaudhuri defeated Mario Lomuscio and Kat McDonald in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 15 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Chaudhuri (D)	58.0	71,700
		Mario Lomuscio (R)	36.8	45,457
		Kat McDonald (L)	5.2	6,441

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 123,598
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jay Chaudhuri advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 15.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mario Lomuscio advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 15.

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Kat McDonald advanced from the Libertarian primary for North Carolina State Senate District 15.

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mario Lomuscio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lomuscio's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Mario J. Lomuscio. I'm a devout Christian, devoted husband, and loving father. Having spent over a decade in the private sector, I feel it's time to bring my business management experience and hands on work ethic to the public arena.

I am not a politician. I'm not a lawyer and I don't fit the typical mold for a political figure. I'm package delivery courier. I work everyday with my heart and my hands to provide a living for my lovely wife and two young sons. As such I'm intimately familiar with the concerns of North Carolina's working men and women. As a political outsider and a constitutional conservative, I plan on bringing business-minded common sense solutions to address our modern challenges. Back is the way forward. Back to our founding principles of limited government, individual liberty, and equal opportunity.

Through principled conservative leadership, I know that North Carolina's best days are still ahead of her. I have a vision for our great state. I see a future full of optimism and opportunity. Help me turn that vision for N.C. into a victory for N.C.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Improve the quality of our education system with open enrollment and School Choice
• Lower taxes and cut regulations
• Protect the sanctity of life

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economics, education, and the proper role of government.

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

Jesus Christ. He is the archetypal perfect man. He is the exemplar of virtue. He is the way the truth and the life. Since taking Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, I can think of no more perfect goal than to walk in the shadow of the cross and follow as closely as I can to His footsteps. No doubt that I fail everyday to meet such a perfect standard, but it is a blessing to wake up every day to try.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, John Locke's Second Treatise of Government, Federalist Papers by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay, The Law by Bastiat, Free to Choose by Milton Friedman, and Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Strict adherence to the Constitution and the protection of fundamental inalienable rights.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a strong work ethic. I'm compassionate and understanding. I'm an excellent listener. I approach a problem not to prove that I'm right but rather to work diligently to solve the problem even if it means admitting I'm wrong. I take responsibility for my actions. I'm honest and trustworthy. I am open to new ideas, I never give up, and I fight for what I believe in.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be the voice of the people and to be a principled representative.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to play at least a small roll in making North Carolina's education system the best in world.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember when Bill Clinton was elected President. I was 4 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I bagged groceries at Food Lion. I had that job less than a year. I then moved on to work in the restaurant industry where I became a General Manager by the age of 19.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible. I read it everyday and I have still yet to scratch the surface of its wisdom and complexity. There are passages I've read dozens of times, yet every time I read them I'm filled with new wisdom as if I'm reading it for the first time.

I realize that however true it may be, "the Bible" could be considered by some to be a clichéd answer. So, I'll also add my favorite book that is not the Bible. My next favorite would have to be Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It's a brilliant novel. There are so many themes and stories so beautifully woven into one another that it's a book I could read again and again. The character development and dialogue are so meticulously layered into the story that I love it more each time I read it. It is truly a literary masterpiece.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain America. He's an unlikely hero, weak in stature yet strong in virtue. He's given an opportunity to undergo a painful experimental procedure wherein he might obtain super human powers. He knows if it doesn't kill him, it will likely lead to an inevitable life of woe and hardship. He also knows he will have the power to do remarkable good. He decides to take up his cross and answer the call forthrightly and with courage. He doesn't become the strongest hero, but through his virtue and leadership, he becomes one of the most respected. Brave and strong, he never backs down from a fight and he always does the right thing.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Apples and Bananas. (I have a 15 month old and a 3 month old.)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I struggle with my weight. I've lost over 100lbs over the years but I still have a long way to go. I've battled my weight my whole life.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

How the districts are broken up and how representation is established between the 2 houses. It's of fundamental importance to maintain separation of powers.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. Sometimes the most effective political figures are elected without political experience.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The quality of our education and our economic advancement.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

A relationship that places the people of N.C. first regardless of which party holds the Governor's office.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. It's extremely beneficial to the citizens of N.C. for their legislators to have solid working relationships so that differences can be worked through and resolved.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, the Education/Higher Education Senate Comitee

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?

Unsure at this time.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Not particularly. I want to establish myself as my own person.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the North Carolina State Senate

Leadership

Minority Leader:Sydney Batch

Senators

District 1

Robert Hanig (R)

District 2

Norman Sanderson (R)

District 3

Bob Brinson (R)

District 4

Eldon Newton (R)

District 5

Kandie Smith (D)

District 6

Michael Lazzara (R)

District 7

Michael Lee (R)

District 8

William Rabon (R)

District 9

Brent Jackson (R)

District 10

Benton Sawrey (R)

District 11

Lisa Barnes (R)

District 12

Jim Burgin (R)

District 13

Lisa Grafstein (D)

District 14

Dan Blue (D)

District 15

Jay Chaudhuri (D)

District 16

Gale Adcock (D)

District 17

Sydney Batch (D)

District 18

Terence Everitt (D)

District 19

Val Applewhite (D)

District 20

Natalie Murdock (D)

District 21

Tom McInnis (R)

District 22

Sophia Chitlik (D)

District 23

Graig Meyer (D)

District 24

Danny Britt (R)

District 25

Amy Galey (R)

District 26

Phil Berger (R)

District 27

Michael Garrett (D)

District 28

Gladys Robinson (D)

District 29

Dave Craven (R)

District 30

Steven Jarvis (R)

District 31

Dana Jones (R)

District 32

Paul Lowe (D)

District 33

Carl Ford (R)

District 34

Chris Measmer (R)

District 35

Todd Johnson (R)

District 36

Eddie Settle (R)

District 37

Vickie Sawyer (R)

District 38

Mujtaba Mohammed (D)

District 39

DeAndrea Salvador (D)

District 40

Joyce Waddell (D)

District 41

Caleb Theodros (D)

District 42

Woodson Bradley (D)

District 43

Brad Overcash (R)

District 44

Ted Alexander (R)

District 45

Mark Hollo (R)

District 46

Warren Daniel (R)

District 47

Ralph Hise (R)

District 48

Timothy Moffitt (R)

District 49

Julie Mayfield (D)

District 50

Kevin Corbin (R)

Republican Party (30)

Democratic Party (20)