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Mike Payment
Mike Payment (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. Payment lost in the special Republican primary on April 30, 2019.
Payment completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Payment responded to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for Congressional candidates. Here is one selected response:
"As a business owner, my customers need to be respected and treated properly. This is no different than an elected official. Respect, Listen, Follow up, Do what you say and Own Up to a mistake."
Click here to read more of Payment's responses.
Biography
Payment graduated from Currituck High School in 1982 and went on to attend the College of the Albemarle. He began working as an HVAC business owner in 2008. He began serving as a county commissioner in 2014. He previously served in the U.S. Navy. Payment is a member of the Rotary Club and a tribal member of The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District special election, 2019
General election
Special general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 3
Gregory Murphy defeated Allen Thomas, Greg Holt, and Tim Harris in the special general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on September 10, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregory Murphy (R) | 61.7 | 70,407 |
 | Allen Thomas (D) | 37.5 | 42,738 | |
 | Greg Holt (Constitution Party) | 0.4 | 507 | |
 | Tim Harris (L) | 0.3 | 394 | |
| Total votes: 114,046 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 3
Gregory Murphy defeated Joan Perry in the special Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on July 9, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory Murphy | 59.7 | 21,481 |
 | Joan Perry | 40.3 | 14,530 | |
| Total votes: 36,011 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3
The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on April 30, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Thomas | 50.0 | 12,933 |
 | Richard Bew | 25.2 | 6,532 | |
| Dana Outlaw | 12.6 | 3,268 | ||
 | Isaiah Johnson | 6.9 | 1,774 | |
 | Gregory Humphrey | 2.7 | 695 | |
 | Ernest Reeves | 2.6 | 683 | |
| Total votes: 25,885 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ollie Nelson (D)
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on April 30, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory Murphy | 22.5 | 9,530 |
| ✔ | | Joan Perry | 15.4 | 6,536 |
 | Phillip Shepard | 12.1 | 5,101 | |
 | Michael Speciale | 9.5 | 4,022 | |
 | Phil Law | 8.7 | 3,690 | |
| Eric Rouse | 7.7 | 3,258 | ||
| Jeff Moore | 5.4 | 2,280 | ||
 | Francis De Luca | 3.9 | 1,670 | |
 | Celeste Cairns | 3.5 | 1,467 | |
| Chimer Davis Clark Jr. | 2.6 | 1,092 | ||
 | Michele Nix | 2.2 | 915 | |
| Graham Boyd | 2.1 | 897 | ||
 | Paul Beaumont | 1.9 | 805 | |
 | Mike Payment | 1.3 | 537 | |
 | Don Cox | 0.6 | 251 | |
 | Kevin Baiko | 0.4 | 171 | |
 | Gary Ceres | 0.3 | 108 | |
| Total votes: 42,330 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Smith (R)
Libertarian primary election
Special Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3
Tim Harris defeated Shannon Bray in the special Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on April 30, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Harris | 56.0 | 75 |
 | Shannon Bray | 44.0 | 59 | |
| Total votes: 134 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mike Payment completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Payment's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Support our President on Immigration Maintain a Strong & Effective Military Balanced Budget through spending control Support 2nd Amendment and Constitution
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Keeping taxes low and utilizing tax dollars effectively while cutting unnecessary spending.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Ronald Reagan was the President I served under while I was in the Military. His ability to grow a strong economy and earn the respect from foreign countries. He stood up for our country and the flag for it stands for. I have this same belief and passion for our country.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
As a business owner, my customers need to be respected and treated properly. This is no different than an elected official. Respect, Listen, Follow up, Do what you say and Own Up to a mistake.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
In my 2nd term as County Commissioner serving as Vice-Chair. I was unopposed for my 2nd term showing I earned the respect from all my constituents on working hard for them. During a visit to the White House, Vice- President Pence shook my hand and thanked me for what I do. I have been to Washington representing small businesse as I met with representatives on issues for fair labor laws.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Strong Military Reduce taxes Job Growth Protect our Heritage and Economy
What legacy would you like to leave?
Known to be a hard working representative who stayed in touch and served our district well.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Watergate and I believe I was around 10 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Working for a grocery store through my senior year of high school.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. What it stands for with family and friends gatherings.
What is your favorite book? Why?
No, just the classics
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Picture of my daughter with her College Degree.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Amazing Grace
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
The recent death of my mother who taught me values and would always say "don't lie and do what you say"
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Spending tax dollars on illegal immigrants
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
I do not think political experience is a must to do what is right for this country and its citizens.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Growth of our economy and illegal immigration. Balancing the budget and reduce spending.
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
I believed I had some qualities and background that could be beneficial.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
I believe in terms limits, however it seems like with a 2-year term you are always having to work on the next election.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I support setting term limits.
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?
Being a leader in the party is not an important area for me. If asked, I would consider. I have a specific job to do for our citizens.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Start getting the budget reduced and protect our borders which is effecting the US Economy. To be a strong voice for our District and bring my skills to Washington. Is there anything you would like to add? Please visit my FB page at "Mike Payment for United States House of Representatives" or web site www.mikepaymentforcongress to learn more about me and my campaign. [2] |
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| —Mike Payment[1] | ||
See also
2019 Elections
External links
Footnotes
