Michael Ackerman (North Carolina)

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Michael Ackerman

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 17, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Appalachian State University, 1999

Graduate

Norwich University, 2009

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1988 - 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Rock Hill, S.C.

Religion

Jewish

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Michael Ackerman (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022.

Ackerman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Ackerman was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in 1999 and a graduate degree from Norwich University in 2009. Ackerman's professional experience includes working as a juvenile court counselor. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988 to 1994.

Elections

2022

See also: North Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

North Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)

North Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 5

Incumbent Virginia Foxx defeated Kyle Parrish in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Virginia Foxx (R)	63.2	175,279
		Kyle Parrish (D)	36.8	102,269

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 277,548
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kyle Parrish advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 5.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 5

Incumbent Virginia Foxx defeated Michael Ackerman in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 5 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Virginia Foxx	76.6	61,680
		Michael Ackerman	23.4	18,868

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,548
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Ackerman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ackerman'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.

I was born and raised in SC. I am a veteran of both the United States Naval Reserve and the United States Marine Corps. I have a BS in History-Secondary Education from Appalachian State University, and an MA in Justice Administration from Norwich University. I taught on the Navajo Reservation (AZ) for 2 years. I was a certified Law Enforcement Officer in AZ and SC for a total of 14 years combined. I am currently a Juvenile Court Counselor with the NC Department of Public Safety in Watauga County. I am married to my beautiful wife Leslie, and I have my beautiful daughter Sara who is 13.

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?

• Politicians work for the people.. NOT the other way around
• Our Constitution must be upheld
• America First

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Law and Order

Military/Veterans Affairs
Small Government
Fiscal Responsibility

Education

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

Integrity and Morality.

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

I am a fighter. I am not afraid to say what needs to be said, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. I have no aspirations to be a career politician, so I will not be open to influence from special interests groups that do not align with my beliefs and what I have promised my constituents. Common sense.

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

Represent the people and not special interests.

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

Dealing with the effects (short term and long term) of watching my partner murdered and my being shot in the line of duty as a Deputy Sheriff with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office on September 08, 2014.

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

It is the “People’s House”. It was created to be the part of the Legislative Branch that is supposed to be the closest to the people.

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

Not necessarily.

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

The rise of socialist ideology in our nation.

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

Judiciary

Oversight
Foreign Affairs
Education

Intel

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

Yes.

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

Jim Jordan, Marjorie Taylor Green, Trey Gowdy

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Footnotes

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

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