Jamar McKoy
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jamar McKoy
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 110
Incumbent
No
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ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Equality NC Action Fund
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Democratic Women's Groups
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OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Neutral
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Disagree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Strongly Disagree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Disagree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Disagree
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Parents
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Yes-rape, incest, health issues of the mother
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
Our founding fathers understood that a nation's power shouldn't be held within one branch, and unlimited. They didn't want a government that controlled and dictated to the people, they wanted the opposite; a government ran by the people. Our founding fathers were conscious of not allowing tyranny and we should keep it that way.
14. List your six (6) most important political endorsements.
UAW Local #5286
15. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Academia, Constitution, Congress - Supreme Court (both are equal), Industry, Media
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, North Carolina Central University, Fall 2006 Candidate for Masters Degree in Public Administration Fall 2013 - Strayer University Chair of Men's Ministry - Miracle Tabernacle International Ministries - 2011 (currently co-chair) Chair of Fundraising - Miracle Tabernacle International Ministries 2011 - present Co-Chair of God's Promise (Back to School Ministry) - 2010 -present Junior Deacon - Mt. Zion Church of God 1997-2005 Undergraduate Representative to the Board of Directors of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc 2006-2008 Undergraduate Development Officer for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc 2007-2010 Team Leader for Alternative Spring Break-Asia 2005 at NCCU Parliamentarian-NCCU SGA 2005-2006 Judge on Student Judicial Board 2005, 2006 Candidate for NC House - 110th District
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Young Democrats of Gaston County Gaston County Democratic Party Volunteer Coach - football Grier Middle School 2010, 2011 Indoor Track & Field Ashbrook High 2011 Group Leader/Club Leader Right Moves for Youth-Montclaire Elementary 2011
