Marc Tiegel
Marc Tiegel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2018.
Biography
Marc Tiegel was born in Redwood City, California, and lives in North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance and business administration from Trinity College and a master's degree in secondary education from Texas State University-San Marcos. Tiegel’s career experience includes working as a firefighter and for a bank. He served as the director for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 8
Incumbent Richard Hudson defeated Frank McNeill in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Hudson (R) | 55.3 | 141,402 |
 | Frank McNeill (D) | 44.7 | 114,119 | |
| Total votes: 255,521 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 8
Frank McNeill defeated Scott Huffman and Marc Tiegel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank McNeill | 56.0 | 16,019 |
 | Scott Huffman | 23.0 | 6,581 | |
 | Marc Tiegel | 21.0 | 5,997 | |
| Total votes: 28,597 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Horace Stainback (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 8
Incumbent Richard Hudson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Hudson |
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Marc Tiegel participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Marc Tiegel's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Better Education 2) Better Healthcare |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | America will not remain first in the world economically unless we become first in the world educationally. We must educate and train the best qualified candidates to be innovators, industry drivers, and the labor force needed to be competitive. And, with nine out of ten American children attending public schools, we must clearly prioritize education and education funding so that we are able to develop and attract the best teachers, and provide them with the resources necessary to challenge, encourage, and help our students reach their full academic potential.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Marc Tiegel answered the following:
What legacy would you like to leave?
| “ | Women’s rights are fundamentally Human rights, and every society where women are treated with equality is a society where greater opportunity, prosperity, and wellbeing exist for all its members. Together, we can go about the work of eradicating the pay gap, protecting the financial viability and stability of women-lead households, and creating greater educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We must empower our partners, wives, sisters, and daughters to reach for the highest potential, and build a future of which we can all be proud. Together, we can draw a bright line in the sand. From #MeToo to Time’s Up, now more than ever, we must come together in support of the women in our communities and affirm our commitment to protecting their American Dream.[4] | ” |
| “ | As a young adult, Marc worked in the machine shop at the family’s factory where he learned to mill, weld, and build parts for the company’s machines. As cheaper overseas labor forced the factory to downsize, Marc trained to become a firefighter and was stationed right outside of Randolph Air Force Base, where he served as both a volunteer and full-time firefighter and medic, while he completed college and raised his son, Rob. With a lot of hard work and a deep commitment to the value of education, Marc earned a BS in Finance and a BS in Business Administration with minors in Economics and Communication Management from Trinity University. Marc went on to earn his Master’s in Secondary Education from Texas State University- San Marcos and received his certification to teach US-History and English.[4] | ” |
| “ | There is an America that we all want to believe in. It’s an America where perseverance fuels possibility. It’s an America that rewards hard work and empowers the disenfranchised; that leaves no citizen behind, and puts our people before politics. Where every man, woman, and child matters and their voices are valued. An America that respects ALL of us. An America where the leaders represent the people --not their own interests. We’re at a time in our country where leaders need to answer the tough questions about who they really are and what they stand for. Together, we can win this fight. Together we can protect civil rights. Together we can protect the environment. Together, we can make sure that Americans don’t have to choose between going to the doctor and paying their rent. Together, we can provide our kids access to opportunities they deserve, regardless of where they live, or what family they come from. Together we can ensure that if our kids can dream it, and they work hard to reach it… they can build it, and their American dreams become reality.[4] | ” |
Statement
Tiegel submitted the following statement to Ballotpedia:
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There is an America that we all want to believe in. It’s an America where perseverance fuels possibility. It’s an America that rewards hard work and empowers the disenfranchised; that leaves no citizen behind, and puts our people before politics. Where every man, woman, and child matters and their voices are valued. An America that respects ALL of us. An America where the leaders represent the people --not their own interests. We’re at a time in our country where leaders need to answer the tough questions about who they really are and what they stand for. And, for me to ask for your vote, I believe I owe you those answers. The truth is, I don’t believe anyone really wants anything they are not willing to fight for, sacrifice for, and dedicate their lives to-- ask any mother, a solider or a first responder. I spent years as a firefighter watching what it looks like when people come together. Let me tell you, when you’re running into a burning building, no one cares what your brother’s politics are, the only thing that matters is saving that family and putting out that fire. There are too many Americans that feel like the American dream they have believed in is going up in smoke. Now isn’t the time to run from the fire… it’s time to have the courage to run to it together, and save the America we love! It’s time to bring our American family back together. That is my fight. That is our fight. Together, we can win this fight. Together we can protect civil rights. Together we can protect the environment. Together, we can make sure that Americans don’t have to choose between going to the doctor and paying their rent. Together, we can provide our kids access to opportunities they deserve, regardless of where they live, or what family they come from. Together we can ensure that if our kids can dream it, and they work hard to reach it… they can build it, and their American dreams become reality. I still believe that THAT America is possible, and it is the only reason I am running to represent you in Congress! Frankly, I have a pretty great life, I am unimaginably lucky to have been born into a family of people who refuse to give up, who taught me the value of putting others above myself, to serve rather than to be served and to work hard every day. I learned “by doing” because in my family talk is cheap. I learned to have heart, and I learned… “Don’t tell me you care, show me you care”. And, in my family, a man is only as good as his word. Given all the things I could have done, I didn’t take the decision to run for Congress lightly. It took me a long time and honest conversation with people that I trust to decide that this was the only path forward for me. This fight may not be easy, but it is worth it… because, THIS IS AMERICA! In our America, we can do anything because we dream, and work, and sacrifice until we win, no matter who tells us that our idea is too crazy or the odds are too long. We cheer for Underdogs because at some point, we’ve all been the Underdog. I am running for congress because I’m not scared of the fight! There is nothing we can’t do if we want it bad enough. We owe it to our kids to leave this world better than we got it. We owe it to ourselves to reach for the dream again. And, I owe it to you, to give it my all! [4] |
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| —Marc Tiegel[5] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- North Carolina's 8th Congressional District election, 2018
- North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Marc Tiegel for Congress, "About Marc," accessed April 25, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Marc Tiegel's responses," April 9, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia on February 12, 2018
