North Carolina State Senate District 20 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 State Senate District 20 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 20

Incumbent Natalie Murdock defeated Alvin Reed in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 20 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Natalie Murdock (D)	72.8	64,550
		Alvin Reed (R)	27.2	24,085

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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?

Alvin Reed (R)

We must teach our school children morals to reduce crime.

Vouchers for all parents will significantly increase competition in our schools thus improving education drastically.

Equality for all while encouraging everyone to follow biblical principles is the key to a better society.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Alvin Reed (R)

If elected, my primary emphasis will be to fight corporate corruption in North Carolina. This includes things like getting rid of illegal phone calls to people on no call lists and refunds that are impossible to obtain. Employees should be able to object to pirated software without fear of retaliation. North Carolina currently provides scholarships to low-income families. I want to expand this to vouchers for all parents so there is no question that the best performing schools will have the most students.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

I look up to my father most of all for his hard work and strong Christian values. As far as politics go, I most admire President Trump for always knowing the best policies for this country.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

The Holy Bible.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

Morality by a landslide. Secondarily, horse sense.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

I have extremely high moral character as a Christian. I have proven myself over the years to be creative.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

We should vote in such a manner as to increase the economy and encourage others to follow biblical principles.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Alvin Reed (R)

I would like to be remembered as the author of "The Theory of Biblical Patterns".

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

Alvin Reed (R)

I remember hearing about John F Kennedy's death on the six o'clock news in early grade school.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

I detassled corn for two weeks as a freshman in high school. My first professional job was as a mechanical engineer for a technical company in Research Triangle Park. I remained with that firm for nine years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Alvin Reed (R)

Holy Bible. It teaches moral principles.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

Conforming to a society that does not always follow biblical principles.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Alvin Reed (R)

The state legislature is closest to the people and therefore the governor should always listen carefully to their wishes.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Alvin Reed (R)

North Carolina's biggest challenge over the next decade is giving our school children the best possible education possible through vouchers to continue to strengthen our economy.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Alvin Reed (R)

It really does take competing legislatures to get the best policies in place.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Alvin Reed (R)

The only two things needed to be an excellent politician is high morals and horse sense.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Alvin Reed (R)

It is definitely to everyone's benefit when everyone gets along personally even when they differ on policies. It is the only way to get the cooperation of the most possible people.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Alvin Reed (R)

The legislature is closest to the people and should decide redistricting, not the courts.

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

Alvin Reed (R)

education

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Alvin Reed (R)

I would consider Governor if I thought I could get elected.

Both sitting legislators 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?

Alvin Reed (R)

The story I hear most often is people's concern for election integrity. We must have voter id and get rid of the machines to have free and fair elections.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Alvin Reed (R)

If my mother does not stop voting Democrat, I not every visiting her gravesite again.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Alvin Reed (R)

The legislature should have oversite if the Governor does not do the right thing to protect the people.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Alvin Reed (R)

Yes, compromise is the only way to get things done, but one must never compromise on morality and what is best for the economy.

See also

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• North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022

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