Paul King (New York)
Paul King (Republican Party, Conservative Party, Common Sense Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
King completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Paul King was born in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Hofstra University in 1985. His career experience includes working as a managing partner with a management consulting company.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 5
Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Paul King in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregory W. Meeks (D) | 72.7 | 168,425 |
 | Paul King (R / Conservative Party / Common Sense Party)  | 27.0 | 62,529 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 782 | ||
| Total votes: 231,736 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Khalif Havens (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Madeline Brame (R)
- Dwayne Moore (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Campaign website
King's campaign website stated the following:
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The American Dream is the centerpiece of Paul’s six-plank platform: 1. The American Dream 2. The Cost of Living 3. Foreign Threats 4. American Affairs and Immigration 5. Climate Change and Sea Level Rise 6. Crime Prevention and Justice |
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| —Paul King's campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for King in this election.
2022
See also: New York's 5th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 5
Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks defeated Paul King in the general election for U.S. House New York District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory W. Meeks (D) | 75.1 | 104,396 |
| Paul King (R / Conservative Party) | 24.8 | 34,407 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 184 | ||
| Total votes: 138,987 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nader Akhlaghy (Peace and Freedom Party)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Gregory W. Meeks advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Amit Lal (R)
- Marilyn Miller (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Paul King advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 5.
Campaign themes
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul King completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by King's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Paul ran for Congress in 2022. "Meeting people throughout our diverse district proved to me that most of us --regardless of party-- have the same values, the same goals for our families. We can push past false divisions and make life better for every family."
A successful business owner and long-time civic leader, Paul has helped people work together toward common goals throughout his adult life. He has taken on leadership positions in youth sports and civic associations. In business, Paul founded a management consulting company in 1993. This successful firm has helped hundreds of government and corporate clients solve problems by understanding the causes of systemic problems.
In the local community, Paul has spent decades contributing to Rockaway Little League, Belle Harbor POA and Community Board 14. He is also a strong, consistent voice for unity and American values. Paul and his wife, Margaret, have three children and two grandchildren.
Paul King is a true believer in America but clear-eyed about the challenges we face together. His combination of optimism, civic engagement, problem-solving prowess, ability to collaborate across political and ethnic lines, and proven leadership skills make him an ideal candidate for the United States Congress.- Make America the Land of Opportunity for All – I have systemic solutions to overcome the barriers to opportunity that have plagued some families / regions for generations.
- Restore Border Sanity and Public Safety – You can't focus on your American Dream when you have to worry about your family's safety and when resources are being redirected from citizens to illegal immigrants. We must reverse the policies that have undermined safety and fairness.
- E pluribus unum: End Racial and Class Warfare – America was built on the principle that there is no aristocracy; we all have a God-given right to pursue our dreams. Politicians, activists and the media promote a different message because it brings them power and money. Together we can crush their lies and build a just society.
I am also passionate about the fact that we Americans are in this together. We have common goals --safety, education, opportunity, homeownership, and community. Forces on the political extremes are pulling us apart because they need to divide and conquer. Their ideas are too weak to win over a united America. We can and must come together to assure a more just society for each other and our children.
Other models include:
Ronald Reagan because he saw the best potential of America and he said, "You can get a lot done if you don't care who gets the credit."
Jack Kemp because even though he believed in free markets he understood that sometimes you have to give underprivileged families a hand up and a stake in the system.
The Four Chaplains of the SS Dorchester who had the courage to sacrifice their own lives to save others and also offered comfort to those whose end was near.
John Lewis who stood up for his principles and did not shrink in the face of intimidation.
- Respect for the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- Devotion to country and citizens ahead of party affiliation.
- Ability to address root causes and then solve problems rather than only spending taxpayer money to relieve symptoms.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Problem solver who knows how to tackle systemic problems.
- Consensus builder with a track record of bringing people together.
- Regular American who can relate to the struggles of our citizens.
- Hard worker who takes his responsibilities and obligations very seriously.
- Thought leader who is dedicated to America ideals, not political ideology.
- Honest and as incorruptible as any human can be.
- Responsiveness to and advocacy on behalf of constituents' needs.
- Developing laws /solutions that deal with short-term pain while also solving long-term, systemic problems.
- Collaborating with representatives from other regions to serve the needs of the nation as a whole.
- Fiscal responsibility on behalf of today's citizen's and our posterity.
- Fidelity to the U.S. Constitution.
However, the better way to fix the system is to assure fair elections. We shouldn't have to lose the best elected officials because of an expiration date. We must also be able to vote in new talent when the current officials are falling short. This means leveling the playing field when it comes to campaign financing and preventing corruption that makes the will of the people irrelevant.
- Rep. Jack Kemp who worked to make sure every American had opportunity, regardless of race or economic class.
Also, on Election Day I was confronted by a younger black woman who felt Republicans just want to help rich white people. We spoke about multiple issues and found plenty of ground. In the end she said, "I probably won't vote for you, but I will think about what you said." That was worth 1,000 votes.
-Education and Labor
-Financial Services
-Small Business
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2022
Paul King completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by King's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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A successful business owner and long-time civic leader, Paul has helped people work together toward common goals throughout his adult life. He has taken on leadership positions as a CYO baseball coach, team captain, committee chair, soccer coach and president of the local civic association. In business, Paul founded a management consulting company in 1993. This successful firm has helped hundreds of government and corporate clients solve problems by understanding the causes of systemic problems.
In the local community, Paul has spent decades contributing to Rockaway Little League, Belle Harbor Property Owners Association and Community Board 14. He is also a strong, consistent voice for unity and American values. Paul and his wife, Margaret, have three children and two grandchildren.
Paul King is a true believer in America but clear-eyed about the challenges we face together. His combination of optimism, civic engagement, problem-solving prowess, ability to collaborate across political and ethnic lines, and proven leadership skills make him an ideal candidate for the United States Congress.
- • Make America the Land of Opportunity for all
- • Revive public school education and public safety
- • E pluribus unum – End racial and class warfare
I am also passionate about the fact that we Americans are in this together. We have common goals --safety, education, opportunity, homeownership, and community. Forces on the political extremes are pulling us apart because they need to divide and conquer. Their ideas are too weak to win over a united America. We can and must come together to assure a more just society for each other and our children.
Other models include:
Ronald Reagan because he saw the best potential of America and he said, "You can get a lot done if you don't care who gets the credit."
Jack Kemp because even though he believed in free markets he understood that sometimes you have to give underprivileged families a hand up and a stake in the system.
The Four Chaplains who had the courage to sacrifice their own lives to save others and also offered comfort to those whose end was near.
John Lewis who stood up for his principles and did not shrink in the face of intimidation.
- Respect for the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- Devotion to country and citizens ahead of party affiliation.
- Ability to address root causes and then solve problems rather than only spending taxpayer money to relieve symptoms.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Problem solver who knows how to tackle systemic problems.
- Consensus builder with a track record of bringing people together.
- Regular American who can relate to the struggles of our citizens.
- Hard worker who takes his responsibilities and obligations very seriously.
- Responsiveness to and advocacy on behalf of constituents' needs.
- Developing laws /solutions that deal with short-term pain while also solving long-term, systemic problems.
- Collaborating with representatives from other regions to serve the needs of the nation as a whole.
- Fiscal responsibility on behalf of today's citizen's and our posterity.
-Education and Labor-Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
-Financial Services
-Small Business
However, the better way to fix the system is to assure fair elections. We shouldn't have to lose the best elected officials because of an expiration date. We must also be able to vote in new talent when the current officials are falling short. This means leveling the playing field when it comes to campaign financing and preventing corruption that makes the will of the people irrelevant.
- Rep. Jack Kemp who worked to make sure every American had opportunity, regardless of race or economic class.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
Campaign website
King's campaign website stated the following:
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THE AMERICAN DREAM The pursuit of Happiness – promised to all Americans in the Declaration of Independence –comes in many forms. No one is guaranteed to achieve their American Dream but everyone deserves a fair shot. We can and must make the American Dream a reality for all Americans. Here’s my five-point plan:
Vision Too many Americans are told that there is no point in pursuing their dreams; instead, they should settle for lesser lives and dependency on government programs. This is truly un-American. We must:
Education Education is the key to opportunity. Our primary focus should be on pre-K through 12th grade, not higher education. That is where our broken system is undermining opportunity for a large portion of our student population. To restore effectiveness, we must:
Job Opportunities The best way to escape poverty, accumulate wealth, and build self-esteem is to land a good-paying job. Unfortunately, many well-intended government programs undermine job creation. Instead, the United States must:
Home Ownership For many people, homeownership is synonymous with the American Dream. It leads to wealth creation and financial security in the golden years. There are places in America where homeownership seems an impossible dream due to multi-generational poverty and limited assets. We will:
This program will make homeownership and wealth creation a realistic goal for families who are currently on the outside looking in, regardless of how hard they work. Entrepreneurship / Access to Capital Like my grandfather, so many immigrants flock to SE Queens to create their American Dream and control their own economic destiny. We live in a capitalist society; bringing that entrepreneurial spirit to life as a successful business requires capital. Traditional banks are cautious about lending money to small businesses and that government programs are a labyrinth. We will:
These steps will give small business entrepreneurs the funding they need to bring great ideas to life.
Energy, the economy and the American family’s cost-of-living are tightly connected. For many families, home energy and gasoline costs eat a significant portion of their income. Higher energy prices also increase the cost of food and any goods that are shipped. It is important to note that when the price of oil is high, it takes money out of our citizens’ pockets and puts money in the pockets of global rivals, especially Russia. America needs to be energy independent. That means leveraging our traditional energy abundance in the cleanest ways possible, continuing to search for practical renewable solutions (wind, solar, etc.), and even opening the door to more nuclear energy – the cleanest and most-reliable generator of electricity. In parallel, our country needs to significantly upgrade electrical grids. In the digital world, we are more dependent on electricity than ever. Aging electrical infrastructure is a strategic risk that puts lives in danger. Paul’s policies to lower the cost of living through better energy strategies will be posted here in October.
Today, our country is plagued by foreign policy mistakes from the 1990s. In hindsight, we got it wrong on Russia, al Qaeda and China. The latter was our worst miscalculation. We believed opening business and cultural doors to China would allow our liberal and free-market ideas to flow in, thereby transforming an authoritarian regime. The opposite is happening. China’s illiberalism is flowing out into the free world and the CCP is using capitalist profits to corrupt nations around the globe. Here in SE Queens, China’s actions impact economic advancement. Their ability to use low-cost (and sometimes no-cost labor) drives manufacturing jobs overseas and depresses wages at home. Paul’s policies to combat these challenges will be posted here in October.
Immigrants play an indispensable role in the ongoing revitalization of America. Paul knows this firsthand from the experiences of his grandfather, who arrived on Ellis Island as a 10-year-old boy who spoke no English. His life story is an American Dream. Unfortunately, millions of migrants are living an American nightmare at our southern border. America needs to do four things:
Paul’s policies to achieve a just immigration solution in partnership with our southern neighbors will be added here in October.
It is indisputable that global temperatures and sea levels are rising. While good scientists can disagree over how much impact human activity has on these phenomena, it is logical for humans to both reduce potentially harmful activities and research solutions that would remove greenhouse gases from our atmosphere. The second strategy is an essential “moonshot.” The first strategy is a leap of faith. However, it is a leap worth making if every industrial country makes an equal effort. It is pointless for the United States to take radical action if China, India, etc. continue to pollute at current or increasing rates. Such feel-good strategies are not supported by science. They would devastate our economy without saving the planet. Paul’s policies to turn the tide on climate change and to protect our coastal infrastructure will be posted here in September.
Few things are more corrosive to the American Dream than pervasive crime. High crime rates destroy lives. They also undermine education, the sense of community, job opportunities and food security. Governments – city state and federal – have made too many policy mistakes in recent years, leading to increased crime, violence and death – especially in minority communities. We must:
Paul’s policies to promote effective policing and transparent criminal justice will be posted here in September.[2] |
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| —Paul King's campaign website (2022)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 6, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Paul King's campaign website, “Plans,” accessed September 27, 2024
- ↑ Paul King for Congress, “Plans,” accessed September 29, 2022
