Carol Murphy

Democrat | New Jersey

Candidate Profile*

Verified Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Carol Murphy


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2021


Election

General


Race

Assembly Dist. 7


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Carol Murphy websites
Carol Murphy phones Carol Murphy emailFacebookX

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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

93%, 93% (cum.)

2019

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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*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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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