Nathan Click, candidate for US House of Representatives District 13 in NC

Name: Nathan Click

Political party: Democratic Party

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 41

Campaign website: www.nathanclick.com

Occupation: Small business consultant

Education: I am a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.S. in Economics and the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University with a Master of Business Administration.

Have you run for elected office before? No

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Former U.S. Air Force officer with nine years of service, founding member of the North Carolina Centrist Coalition, North Carolina State Leader for Stand Up Republic, Fellow of the NC Institute of Political Leadership, and member of the Boy Scouts of America, Occoneechee Council Executive Board.

What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?

Increase capacity at the ports; this will increase the supply of goods and decrease prices. Stimulate competition by breaking up large corporations, and expand Small Business Administration programs so that small businesses can compete. Increasing competition will put downward pressure on prices.

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

The federal government’s role is to ensure accuracy of information, expand access to vaccines and treatment and pass policies that protect public safety.

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

To combat climate change, we need a new energy footprint. We need to invest in solar, wind and nuclear options to eliminate our dependency on fossil fuels.

What is your plan for reducing violent crime?

Invest in policing while holding law enforcement accountable and address poverty (a driver of crime). This can be done by expanding access to health care (via a public option), housing (by expanding Section 8 programs) and education (by expanding Pell grants).

What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Congress should change statute to explicitly protect reproductive health care rights.

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

Yes, I believe in nonpartisan elections at all levels and 100% publicly funded elections to replace private contributions, including soft and dark money. The Democratic Party has not pushed for this, but it is needed to repair our democracy.

What are your top issues? Pick up to three.

▪ Economy and jobs

▪ Voting and elections

▪ Criminal justice reform

This story was originally published April 24, 2022 at 8:23 AM.

Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

The News & Observer

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Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan is the Capitol Bureau Chief for The News & Observer, leading coverage of the legislative and executive branches in North Carolina with a focus on the governor, General Assembly leadership and state budget. She has received the McClatchy President’s Award, N.C. Open Government Coalition Sunshine Award and several North Carolina Press Association awards, including for politics and investigative reporting.