

Carol Murphy
Democrat | New Jersey
Candidate Profile*
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carol Murphy
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2021
Election
General
Race
Assembly Dist. 7
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global), Davenport, Iowa, Associate of Sciences, 2008
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Alice Paul Institute, Board Member, National Foundation of Women Legislators
NJ State Democratic Director, National Conference of State Legislatures, Executive Board
NJ Council for Humanties, Board Member, Council of State Government
Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NJ State Assembly, District 7, 2018-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Mount Laurel Township Council, 2014
NJ State Assembly, District 8, 2001
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018-19
D
2019
2%, 1% (cum.)†
2019
0%
2018-19
|D
2019
|2%, 1% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|93%, 93% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (5)
Gun Sense Voter
Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE)
New Jersey AFL-CIO
New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
NJ Building and Construction Trades Council
NJ AFL-CIO
American Federation of Teachers
Health Professional & Allied Employees
NJ National Organization for Women
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jobs Economy and Budget Fund (2019)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)
American Association for Justice (2021)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2017)
Blue PAC (2021)
Communication Workers of America (2021)
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Disagree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Did not answer
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
No Answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
No Answer
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
No Answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Did not answer
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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