Ross Monks

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Ross Monks

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Loyola University Chicago, 1984

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Ross Monks (Republican Party) ran for election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in North Carolina. Monks lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Monks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ross Monks earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1984.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2022)

General election

General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1

Incumbent Elaine Powell defeated Ross Monks in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Elaine Powell (D)	56.9	40,305
		Ross Monks (R)	43.1	30,492

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,797
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gary Leone (R)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elaine Powell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Gary Leone advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ross Monks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Monks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A common sense servant leader for Mecklenburg County

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?

• Keeping Taxes Low
• Keeping Schools Safe
• Supporting Law Enforcement

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Prioritizing the mental health of our youth and our veterans.

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