Morgan Harper
Morgan Harper (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Ohio. She declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 8, 2022.
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Biography
Morgan Harper was born in Columbus, Ohio. She earned a bachelor's degree from Tufts University, a master's degree from Princeton University, and a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Harper’s career experience includes working as an attorney, community activist, and advisor to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2022
The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.
General election for U.S. Senate Ohio
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 8, 2022.
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Morgan Harper (D) | |
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Tim Ryan (D) | |
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Demar Sheffey (D) | |
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Richard Taylor (D) | |
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John Berman (R) | |
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Mike Gibbons (R) | |
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Michael Leipold (R) | |
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Josh Mandel (R) | |
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Bernie Moreno (R) | |
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Zachary Musick (R) | |
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Neil Patel (R) | |
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John Reed (R) | |
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Mackenzie Thompson (R) | |
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Jane Timken (R) | |
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J.D. Vance (R) | |
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Dominic LaCavera (L) | |
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Shawn Mousourakis (Veterans Party of America Party) | |
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Eric Meiring (Independent) | |
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Samuel Ronan (Independent) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tamie Wilson (D)
- Shannon Taylor (L)
2020
See also: Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)
Ohio's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 3
Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Mark Richardson, Nicholas Moss, and Angela Davis in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on November 3, 2020.
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Joyce Beatty (D) |
70.8
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227,420 |
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Mark Richardson (R) |
29.1
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93,569 | |
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Nicholas Moss (Independent) (Write-in) |
0.0
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92 | |
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Angela Davis (Independent) (Write-in) |
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11 | |
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Total votes: 321,092 | |||
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3
Incumbent Joyce Beatty defeated Morgan Harper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.
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Joyce Beatty |
68.1
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44,995 |
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Morgan Harper |
31.9
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21,057 | |
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Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3
Mark Richardson defeated Cleophus Dulaney in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 3 on April 28, 2020.
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Mark Richardson |
86.4
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11,451 |
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Cleophus Dulaney |
13.6
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1,797 | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Littler (R)
Candidate profile
Morgan Harper submitted the biography and key messages below to Ballotpedia ahead of the 2020 election.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
I received financial aid to attend Columbus Academy. And that's where this began. I developed an intense commitment to fighting inequality after seeing how opportunities open up, no matter your upbringing, once you're equipped with resources. I later received financial aid with help from the Ron Brown Scholar Program to attend Tufts (BA), Princeton (MA) and Stanford (JD). I then spent three years at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) protecting consumers against predatory lenders and most recently at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) which invests in communities that have been systematically under-resourced. I care about nothing more than ending economic segregation-which I believe is systemic. I'm convinced we need a new generation of bold leadership in Congress to ensure that my story is every child's story regardless of the circumstances of one's birth.
I'm running to represent working people of Ohio's Third Congressional District because 36 years ago, Central Ohio gave me-a newborn with an uncertain future-a chance to succeed."This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Ohio District 3 in 2020
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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- 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents.
- 872 candidates completed the survey in 2019. This number represented 10.4% of all 8,386 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2019. Out of the 872 respondents, 237 won their election. Candidates from 33 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. Read the 2019 report for more information about that year's respondents.
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Morgan Harper completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harper's responses.
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I was born at The Ohio State University Hospital. For the first nine months of my life, I lived in a foster home before being adopted and raised on the east side of Columbus by a Columbus Public Schools teacher. My mother, an immigrant from Trinidad, supported me and my brother while facing constant financial stress throughout our childhood. But, I got lucky. I received financial aid to attend Columbus Academy. And that's where this began. I developed an intense commitment to fighting inequality after seeing how opportunities open up, no matter your upbringing, once you're equipped with resources. I later received financial aid with help from the Ron Brown Scholar Program to attend Tufts (BA), Princeton (MA) and Stanford (JD). I then spent three years at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) protecting consumers against predatory lenders and most recently at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) which invests in communities that have been systematically under-resourced. I care about nothing more than ending economic segregation-which I believe is systemic. I'm convinced we need a new generation of bold leadership in Congress to ensure that my story is every child's story regardless of the circumstances of one's birth. I'm running to represent working people of Ohio's Third Congressional District because 36 years ago, Central Ohio gave me-a newborn with an uncertain future-a chance to succeed.
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?
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am campaigning to ensure the economy works for everyone in this country, not just a few. Every single person has value and deserves a chance to live a stable life. My platform seeks to create that stability by ensuring people have access to healthcare, living wage jobs, quality housing, and a clean environment. We also need to redress the racial injustices of the past through systemic reparations. We must rebalance power away from millionaires and billionaires to working families. Currently, a small group of people and entities (such as those leading the financial services, fossil fuel, and healthcare-related sectors) have managed not only to accumulate the majority of the country's wealth, but also maintain control of our political sector by paying politicians. I am working to ensure we have a political system comprised of representatives who are putting people first by eschewing corporate PAC and lobbyist money. We also need the wealthy to pay higher taxes and eliminate their ability to shield their income and wealth from taxation. Further, we must shift the dialogue of this country away from hate and fear and towards understanding and inclusion.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Shirley Chisholm. Unbought and Unbossed.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Color of Law
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Caring about improving the lives of all Americans, not just the wealthy, and acting accordingly Not being owned by anyone or anything, whether it be corporations, the wealthy, or any special interests Competence Compassion
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Compassion Competence Affability Ability and desire to work tirelessly
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To improve the lives of those who have been left behind To build a lasting societal infrastructure that provides opportunity to people of all backgrounds To fight climate change To fight the increasing normalization of police brutality To fight disinformation and fake news To fight voter suppression To fight increasing economic inequality
What legacy would you like to leave?
Success for me will be passing a bold legislative agenda to ensure everyone in this country can have their basic needs met. This agenda will include policies such as: Medicare for All Green New Deal Increased federal housing supply National rent stabilization Systemic reparations Free public college
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Berlin Wall coming down. 1st grade.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Jewish Community Center camp counselor - summer job
What is your favorite book? Why?
Another Country
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Ultralight beam
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Growing up in a broken home
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
Holds the purse strings. Can impeach.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
It depends. Not all experience is good experience, though some types of experience can be very helpful.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Mass mobilization to combat climate change; Increasing economic inequality; Increasing militarization and unchecked behavior of the police force; Increasing voter suppression
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Appropriations → Defense; Energy, Water Development and Related; Financial Services and General Gov; Interior, Environment and Related; Labor, HHS, Education, and Related; Transportation, HUD and Related Education and Labor → Civil Rights and Human Services; Workforce Protections Energy and Commerce → Consumer Protection and Commerce; Energy; Environment and Climate Change Financial Services → Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions; Housing, Community Development, and Insurance Judiciary → Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties; Immigration and Citizenship Natural Resources → All Oversight and Reform → All Science, Space, and Technology → Energy; Environment Transportation and Infrastructure → Highways and Transit; Water Resources and Environment Ways and Means → Worker and Family Support
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
n/a
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
No. It forces elected officials to constantly focus on being re-elected, rather than governing. It misaligns incentives.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I support term limits.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Shirley Chisholm
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?
Mothers whose children were killed by police.
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Campaign website
Harper’s campaign website stated the following:
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Financial Stability Columbus is the second-most economically segregated metropolitan area in the country and one of the least economically mobile cities in the nation. If you grow up poor here, chances are you stay poor. This is not only true in the Third District, but increasingly, across the entire United States. If you elect me as your representative, I will push for bold policies to improve people’s financial situations, including:
Racial Justice The black poverty rate in Columbus is 50% higher than the average. In Franklin County alone, our people comprise nearly 65 percent of those in the homeless system. Across Central Ohio, black women earn 65 cents for every dollar earned by men. The median net worth in the U.S. for a black family is now $9,000, compared with $132,000 for a white family. The time for merely studying these issues has passed. The time for remedies is now. If you elect me as your representative, I will be pushing for:
Stable Housing The unemployment rate in Franklin County is near historic lows, but the number of people who are homeless continues to grow. Between 2012 and 2017, home prices in Central Ohio have risen by an average of nearly six percent annually, while household income has only increased by just over one percent annually during this same period. Gentrification, nearly stagnant wages, and a shortage of affordable housing is forcing far too many people in Columbus to become housing unstable. If you elect me as your representative, I will push for:
Clean Environment Columbus is in Ohio Valley’s “Asthma Belt.” The combination of poverty, pollen, and air quality affects us at a disproportionately higher rate, compared to other cities in the U.S. Asthma is also one of the leading causes of school absenteeism and Columbus ranks as one of the top metropolitan areas in which children miss school due to asthma attacks. Pollution and climate change are keeping our children out of school more than 5,000 days each and every academic year. If you elect me as your representative, I will be pushing for bold new policies, including:
Public Safety Every year, nearly 1,000 people are shot and killed in the United States...by the police. For black men and boys, being killed by the police is a leading cause of death. We need to reform policing to reimagine public safety. If you elect me as your representative, I will be pushing to:
Worker’s Rights When workers have rights and a voice on the job, they earn more, have safer workplaces, and begin to close the gender and race pay gaps. All Ohio workers, union and non-union, do better when unions are strong, and employees have a free and fair opportunity to organize in their workplaces. If you elect me as your representative, I will fight for policies that move Central Ohio workers forward, including:
Reproductive Justice I support a person’s right to choose if and when to end a pregnancy or become a parent from a reproductive justice framework. This means also addressing policy solutions that focus on racial, economic, and health equity to ensure an individual's right to reproductive and abortion healthcare or to parent with adequate resources, dignity, and free from interpersonal and State violence. To protect and expand reproductive justice for all, I will fight for:
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 27, 2019
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Morgan Harper’s 2020 campaign website, “My Platform,” accessed April 15, 2020
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