Willie Lenard

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Willie Lenard

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Tuskegee University, 1976

Graduate

Webster University, 2001

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1967 - 1974

Personal

Birthplace

Columbus, Miss.

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Administrator

Contact

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Willie Lenard (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Lenard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Willie Lenard was born in Columbus, Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University in 1976 and a graduate degree from Webster University in 2001. His career experience includes working as an administrator.

Lenard has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Southeast Alabama Affordable Housing Association
• Student Government Association, Tuskegee University
• Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
• Alabama Master Gardeners Association
• Alabama Herb Society
• Veteran of Foreign Wars
• American Legion
• 54th Massachusetts Civil War Reenactment
• Jerusalem Community Church

Elections

2024

See also: Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Shomari Figures defeated Caroleene Dobson in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shomari Figures (D)	54.6	158,041
		Caroleene Dobson (R)	45.4	131,414
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	219

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 289,674
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Shomari Figures defeated Anthony Daniels in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on April 16, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shomari Figures	61.1	21,962
		Anthony Daniels	38.9	14,006

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,968
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2

Caroleene Dobson defeated Dick Brewbaker in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on April 16, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Caroleene Dobson	58.4	14,705
		Dick Brewbaker	41.6	10,471

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,176
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shomari Figures	43.4	24,980
✔		Anthony Daniels	22.4	12,879
		Napoleon Bracy Jr.	15.7	9,010
		Merika Coleman	6.0	3,445
		Phyllis Harvey-Hall	3.5	2,007
		James Averhart	2.8	1,623
		Jeremy Gray	2.7	1,580
		Juandalynn Givan	2.2	1,261
		Vimal Patel	0.5	289
	Submit photo	Larry Darnell Simpson	0.4	247
		Willie Lenard	0.3	199

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,520
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Gary (D)
• Darryl Sinkfield (D)
• Terell Anderson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dick Brewbaker	39.6	22,589
✔		Caroleene Dobson	26.5	15,102
		Greg Albritton	25.3	14,434
		Hampton Harris	2.5	1,414
	Submit photo	Belinda Thomas	1.9	1,082
		Wallace Gilberry (Unofficially withdrew)	1.5	838
		Karla DuPriest	1.4	823
	Submit photo	Stacey Shepperson	1.4	773

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,055
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Barry Moore (R)
• Simon Mark Alvarez (R)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Willie Lenard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenard's 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.

I am honest hard working individual. I seek ways and opportunities to improve myself and those around me. I have worked myself from that of a farmworker to that of an executive in a boardroom. I have a BS Degree business administration and a Master's Degree in computer information systems. I am a US Air Force veteran. I am a world traveler and have interest in global politics. I am a widower (Dr. Delorias M. Lenard) and married for 47 years. I seek changes to the United States' political system and an end to the killing of our children. I am an experience change maker and I will deliver beneficial results to the people of Alabama Congressional District 2 and the people of America.

My candidacy represents a different approach to the duties and responsibilities as a US Congressman. I will seek ways to stop the Alabama State Legislature from damaging, harming and depressing its citizens. My reasons for the U.S. House of Representatives are 1). Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years, and 2). Stop this senseless killing of our children.

I will donate my congressional annual salary ($174,000) to Alabama Congressional District 2 hungry children and people in need of food. Hungry children and hungry people in this district need food more than I need the congressional salary of $174,000; therefore, I will donate my salary to them if I am elected.

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?

• Fight corruption and seek legislation to correct bias laws, policies and decisions made in past years
• Stop this senseless killing of our children
• none

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal Justice Reform

Human Sterilization/Population Control by State Agencies prevention
Affordable Utilities
Affordable Housing
Affordable Health (medical and mental) Care
Education Reform
Land Reform
Small Business Opportunity
Environmental protection and the preservation of our natural resources
Addressing climate change
Embrace clean energy solutions

Community development stress relief projects

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

My mother and father, George Washington Carver, John Henrik Clark, Kwame Nkrumah

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

, I will do my level best to earn your vote any way I can. You will see and hear from me in your businesses, on the street corners, door-to-door (where possible), messages and web media, phone calls, radio announcements, TV appearances, Social Media, on the side of the road, shopping malls, churches, community activity centers, nursing homes, office buildings, medical facilities or at a community meeting. I will be there trying to earn your vote and support.

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

Honest, integrity and hard work

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

Vision, leadership, experience, character, fortitude, value, honest and integrity

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

To responsive to the people of the United States and to serve the people with honest and integrity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I may not always succeed, but I have always tried! And Tried, And tried again! Always!

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

The civil rights and voting rights movements in the 1950's and 60's.

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

Farm work was my first job. I performed farm work three years as a youth

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Aftermath of Slavery, by William A. Sinclair, MD

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

No, there are no fictional character's who I would like to be.

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

Ray Charles - America

Spinners - Rubber band Man
Dolly Parton - Coal Miners Daughter
Patsy Cline - Crazy

Jim Reeves - Put Your Sweet lip a little closer to the phone

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

Dealing with disparities in health care, affordable housing and land ownership

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is supposed to represent the people of America, but now represent the rich, big corporations and confederate bullies.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, what make things unique is new ideas and new methods of doing things. Experienced politicians are very seldom creative and the longer they stay in office, the more they become corrupt.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

confederate ideology

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

No, I do not think that 435 representatives can adequately represent their constituents in just two years. Sometimes the legislative process requires more time.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think there should be a maximum of twelves (12) years for both the house and senate.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Not really, because I do not know any politician in congress that is there to serve the people and not their own interests. In will be there for only one purpose, and that is to give a voice to who has been denied a voice 158 years (end of the civil war).

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?

The one thing that I am constantly bombarded with is the profound neglect of the Alabama State Legislature to its citizens.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I have none!

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

Diplomacy is always the best key and compromise is a desirable trait for any policymaker who seeks cooperation

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will take the concerns, problems and issue of my constituents to the Congress of the United States for resolution and resolve.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

The constitution of the United States gives the power of decision making to the people of the United States. The U.S. Congress is the only elected body that represent the people of the United States; and therefore, the US Congress is the body responsible for passing legislation as well as responsible for investigating any issue that confront us as a society.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

My entire family of over 200 individuals; my past co-workers of 23 individuals and countless friends.

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Willie Lenard campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Alabama District 2	Lost primary	$53,721	$56,744
Grand total			$53,721	$56,744
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Alabama's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Katie Britt (R)

Tommy Tuberville (R)

Representatives

District 1

Barry Moore (R)

District 2

Shomari Figures (D)

District 3

Mike Rogers (R)

District 4

Robert Aderholt (R)

District 5

Dale Strong (R)

District 6

Gary Palmer (R)

District 7

Terri Sewell (D)

Republican Party (7)

Democratic Party (2)