Voter Guide

Mark Walker, candidate for US Senate

By Danielle Battaglia

Updated April 26, 2022 5:55 PM

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Name: Mark Walker

Political party: Republican

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 53

Campaign website: walker4nc.com

Occupation: President of Advancing Hope Inc.

Education: Piedmont International University (Carolina Christian).

Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): Elected to and served three terms in U.S. Congress (NC06).

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Greensboro City Council War Memorial Commission, Board of Proverbs 226 that works primarily to offer college scholarships to children of incarcerated parents.

What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?

It is past time to rein in federal spending, reduce regulations and ensure that hardworking Americans are able to keep more of their own money.

What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?

Should be educating the general public on information that is gathered from the CDC. It is the government’s role to advise the general public but not implement mandates that would violate personal liberties.

What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?

To gather data from the various entities that allows us to be informed on the potential changes we see to our environment. They can also provide us tools that allow us all to be better conservationists.

What is your plan for reducing violent crime?

To make sure that our local police departments and county sheriff departments are fully funded and staffed to restrict and to effectively build relationships within our communities.

What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

States should immediately move to protect pre-born children and their mothers from the abortion industry. I will continue to support the sanctity of human life at all stages and look for ways we can provide the resources and support women need when facing unexpected pregnancy.

Is there an area where you disagree with your party? Why?

My record disagrees with my party evidenced by voting against pork-filled spending bills, led by Republican leaders, that have ballooned our federal debt and restricted the American dream for the following generation.

What are your top issues? Pick up to three.

Economy and jobs; debt and spending; and immigration.

This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 8:24 PM.

Danielle Battaglia

McClatchy DC

Danielle Battaglia is the congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, leading coverage of the impact of North Carolina’s congressional delegation and the White House. Her career has spanned three North Carolina newsrooms where she has covered crime, courts and local, state and national politics. She has won two McClatchy President’s awards and numerous national and state awards for her work.