North Carolina House of Representatives District 51 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in North Carolina, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 51 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 51

Incumbent John Sauls defeated Malcolm Hall in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 51 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sauls (R)	65.0	16,973
		Malcolm Hall (D)	35.0	9,147

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,120
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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?

Malcolm Hall (D)

Diversity, equity and inclusion. Cannot have one without the other two.

Healthcare

Education

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Malcolm Hall (D)

LGBTQ+ rights, Your body, your right. reproductive health is a vital essential aspect of health care for women. D.E.I. affects marginalized groups when it comes to the rare disease community. Expand Medicaid. With communities growing, we can not forget the citizens who continue to live in those communities and have called it their home for years. Civic infrastructure.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Malcolm Hall (D)

You are an elected official appointed by the people in your district to represent them based on the rules set forth by the governing bodies. You make decisions that affect everyday lives.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

I look up to my children. They have grown to be well rounded individuals who can make the right choices regardless of what is happening around them. As far as whose example would I like to follow...My parents have always told me to follow my dreams. Don't try to be something you are not. My dad was an elder, but that was not my calling. I like to help people, especially younger children. So there's really no one person I'd like to follow. I have to be me and I follow my GOD given instincts whenever I make a life changing decision.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

no

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

Commitment to district, truth, visibility, hands-on approach, and accountability. If you do not have the answer to a question, do not make one up. Go find the correct answer.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

Worked in public service over 35+ years, a leader that will let my actions speak and not my words, integrity, and the energy to be successful. Willing to work with both parties to accomplish goals for the common good.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

As a Congressman represent and serve my district. When bills come before me, be there to vote on them, proposing a bill or two, add amendments to bills and resolutions when needed.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Malcolm Hall (D)

That you do not have to be a professional Politian to make a difference

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

I was 12 years old. Martin Luther King was assassinated and everybody in our town started marching in the streets. The police stopped traffic and allowed us to march to the downtown square where people were praying and crying.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

When i was 13 years old I had a paper route in Pennsylvania. my mom had to sign working papers before I could get the route.

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

Speed Racer

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

I Feel Good (James Brown)

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

Malcolm Hall (D)

Not a procrastinator

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Malcolm Hall (D)

You need to listen to the voters, Work for all the citizens in your district regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation demand accountability and most importantly work with the Governor.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Malcolm Hall (D)

If you understand the laws and or policies. NO. You should have common sense and be able to work well with others.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Malcolm Hall (D)

Be able to research facts before making decisions. Talk to your constituents before jumping to conclusions. Being a team player does not necessarily put you on a winning team!

Tell us your favorite joke.

Malcolm Hall (D)

Because that's what I do!

See also

More about these elections:

• North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022

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