Matthew Morris (Delaware)

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Matthew Morris

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

September 15, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Morehead City, N.C.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Sales management

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Matthew Morris (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Delaware's At-Large Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on September 15, 2020.

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

Biography

Morris was born in Morehead City, North Carolina. His professional experience includes working in sales management for Raymour & Flanigan Furniture.

Organizations

As of his 2020 campaign, Morris was affiliated with the following organizations:

• Bellefonte Lions Club
• New Castle County Community Response Team; Former Co-Chair of Claymont

Elections

2020

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, 2020

United States House election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Democratic primary)

United States House election in Delaware, 2020 (September 15 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District

Incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester defeated Lee Murphy, Catherine Purcell, and David Rogers in the general election for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)	57.6	281,382
		Lee Murphy (R)	40.2	196,392
		Catherine Purcell (Independent)	1.4	6,682
		David Rogers (L)	0.8	3,814

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Anne Kerner (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District

Lee Murphy defeated Matthew Morris in the Republican primary for U.S. House Delaware At-large District on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Murphy	73.8	39,179
		Matthew Morris	26.2	13,901

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,080
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Matthew Morris completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morris' 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.

Born to a Claymont, Delaware native and a Commercial Fisherman Sea Captain from Atlantic, North Carolina. Matthew Morris comes from an all american family.

He shares a story of redemption. From overcoming drug addiction and the stigma incorporated with being a convicted felon, to his stance on providing resolution for the opioid epidemic, prison reform, and health care.

Matthew Morris presents himself with absolute transparency, accountability and honesty we need in Washington.

​From Claymont to Washington, Matthew will continue to fight for the preservation of american civil liberties, bring forth resolution instead of just talking about the problem, and he will always stand firm in what is RIGHT.

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?

• We WILL end this opioid epidemic.
• We WILL reform our Judiciary system and our prison.
• We WILL lower health care costs for ALL Americans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

First and foremost the Opioid Epidemic is at the top of my list of passion. My fight to end it starts from my own personal experiences. Second, prison reform is an absolute must. We have a broken system and I believe it is something that will need to start from the very top. Lastly, I am very passionate about building up our communities and uniting the American people,

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

Would it be Cliché to say my mother? A woman who has lost three children and a husband. Left to raise her child alone, my mother did everything she could to provide for me. She is a Stage IV Colon Cancer survivor and the absolute toughest woman I know.
Whether it came to working multiple jobs to pay the bills, enforcing discipline at home, or overcoming the difficult challenge of Colon cancer, my mother has prove to be MORE than an inspirational woman.

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

Sarah Palin, Going Rogue. There has never been a more inspirational book I have ever read. Sarah stood up against corruption at it's finest, but remarkably upheld Alaska's constitution and restored it's natural resources and revenues back to the Alaskan People. She's a role model and figure I will always look up to.

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

The ability to put their personal beliefs aside and represent the people based on the people's wants and needs.

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

I have a known reputation in being a passionate individual who never backs down. I always stand firm in what is right, and have stood by the members of my community through the toughest times.

I am not a career politicians and the fact I am genuine about my passions and speak from the heart sets me aside from most of the people who are in this for the wrong reasons.

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

Upholding the constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A man who forever changed the republican party and restored it to it's original creed a party who truly believes in individual freedoms and liberties.

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

Unfortunately the first historical event that comes to mind is 9/11. We were in high school, English class to be precise. I was 15 and terrified of what was going to happen next. I believe that day forever changed my life and my sense of vulnerability. Even though it happened so long ago, it has, I'm sure like many others, kept me on my toes.

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

My first job was working retail and I was there for almost 5 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series. I could read it over, and over, and over again!

Her writing style is so eloquent, and flows like poetry to the mind. I'm kind of a book snob. I appreciate a good strong artistic flow of verbiage.

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

I mean Harry Potter obviously.... What's your Patronus? Mine is a Tonkinese Cat, how about yours?

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

One Man Band, Old Dominion.
Can I say I'm absolutely Smitten about someone? What can I say? He makes me smile

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

I'm a recovering drug addict. One who has experienced two years of prison and came out on top. You want to talk about a struggle? Try kicking a heroin addiction in a prison where drugs are everywhere and in your face on a daily.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

"Embodying the framers' intent to make it uniquely responsive to the will of the people...." I mean, c'mon it's written right there in our constitution.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Absolutely not, a representative's only duty is to adequately represent the constituents of their district. As I plan to do so. ALL the constituents of my district.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The United States' greatest challenge I think is overcoming obstacles in Health Care, Economics, racial disparity, and the overwhelming loss of American Value.

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

Yes, I would like to be part of the Oversight and Reform, Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, and energy and commerce committees.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Well, if we had term limits it would put an end to politicians getting rich off of politics. In addition, it would stop a lot of corruption and favoritism in legislation.

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?

There's nothing I would enjoy more than removing Nancy Pelosi from the house speaker position.

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

Guy Reschenthaler, PA. Guy has taken a stance on prison reform and his fight to reduce recidivism. Guy called upon a bipartisan stance on Prison Reform and I commend him and his abilities to stand firm in his core values while being able to reach across party lines to align the parties and devise a resolution for an issue that is costing tax payers far more money than it should.

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?

A story of an entire community grieving their overwhelming sense of being left behind in the community of Claymont. It was the reason that started my entire political aspirations.

Here an entire community voiced their concerns and sense of being left behind by their legislators. Years of neglect and increased overdoses and crime lead what seemed to be a small little revolution of re-establishing the relationship between community members and their elected officials.

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Footnotes

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Delaware's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)

Chris Coons (D)

Representatives

Sarah McBride (D)

Democratic Party (3)