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Aaron Littlefield
Aaron Littlefield was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 119 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2014.
Campaign themes
2016
Littlefield's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Responsible Government: His plan for responsible government: Outlaw Career Politicians by introducing term limits. Make unbalanced budgets illegal by introducing a balanced budget amendment that includes both federal debts and loans. Read Every Bill by introducing an amendment requiring it by law. Property Rights: Raleigh has ignored the public on eminent domain. It is time we reform the system. To send a message loud and clear, I will fight to protect private property from the unconstitutional intrusions of Government. One of my first priorities will be to author legislation to amend the North Carolina Constitution to clearly limit the influence of corporations and third parties on eminent domain projects and public use utilities. Second Amendment: Raleigh needs to do more to advance our God-given right to keep and bear arms. When elected, Aaron will introduce legislation to pass Constitutional Carry in North Carolina. He will work to restore our God-given rights to self defense by introducing legislation to repeal the archaic Jim crow-era Pistol Purchase permit system. There is no legal or ethical justification for allowing the open carry of a rifle, while prohibiting the open carry of a sidearm. Aaron supports the National Association for Gun Rights and Grassroots North Carolina in their fight to defend our Second Amendment rights in North Carolina. Lower Taxes: Young families and start-ups are drawn to states with no personal income tax, and with friendly business tax climates, which is why Aaron believes North Carolina should continue to work towards the ultimate goal of eliminating the personal income tax. Sanctity of Human Life: The first and most important function of government is to protect and defend the sanctity of human life from conception until natural death. I will do everything in my power to protect the most vulnerable of our society and to stand up to those in Raleigh who would seek to harm the sanctity of life.[1] |
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| —Aaron Littlefield, [2] | ||
2014
Littlefield's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Quality Standards, Quality Pay
- Excerpt: "North Carolina Students deserve a competitive education, competitive choices, and teachers that earn enough to compete with other states."
Building Roads, Not Deficits
- Excerpt: "Contracts should have deadlines. Quality work done in a timely manner deserves a reward. No more blank checks for unfinished work."
Sustainable Growth
- Excerpt: "We must reinvigorate our regional economy if we are to compete in this century."
Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[4] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[5]
Mike Clampitt defeated incumbent Joe Sam Queen in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 general election.[6][7]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 50.39% | 17,757 | ||
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen Incumbent | 49.61% | 17,480 | |
| Total Votes | 35,237 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Joe Sam Queen ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 Democratic primary.[8][9]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | ||
Mike Clampitt defeated Aaron Littlefield in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 119 Republican primary.[10][11]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 119 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 59.15% | 3,987 | ||
| Republican | Aaron Littlefield | 40.85% | 2,754 | |
| Total Votes | 6,741 | |||
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Joe Sam Queen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mike Clampitt defeated Aaron Littlefield and Dodie Allen in the Republican primary. Queen defeated Clampitt in the general election.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 52.6% | 11,777 | ||
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 47.4% | 10,623 | |
| Total Votes | 22,400 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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63% | 1,511 |
| Aaron Littlefield | 19% | 455 |
| Dodie Allen | 18% | 432 |
| Total Votes | 2,398 | |
Personal
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Littlefield and his wife live in Western North Carolina.[14]
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- North Carolina State Legislature
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014
- North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016
- North Carolina House of Representatives District 119
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Littlefield for NC, "Issues," accessed March 9, 2016
- ↑ Democracy.com, "Issues," accessed April 22, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results For 2014," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed June 12, 2014
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