Gettys Cohen Jr., candidate for NC Senate District 10
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Candidates for NC Senate District 10
Democrat Gettys Cohen Jr. is running against Republican Benton Sawrey. There is no incumbent in this race. District 10 covers Johnston County. Get to know the candidates with our NC 2022 Voter Guide.
Name: Gettys Cohen Jr.
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 79
Campaign website: https://www.gettyscohenjr2022.com/
Occupation: Retired
Education: Doctor
Have you run for elected office before? County commissioner
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Served on several executive boards
What are the three issues that you see as most important to your district and what will you do to address them?
Transportation, health care rights, jobs.
At a time when costs are rising, state government has a surplus. How should it be used?
Homelessness and child care.
Will you vote for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina?
No.
What has the legislature gotten right, and what has it gotten wrong, about public education in North Carolina?
Okay with curriculum ... cost is not good
Should North Carolina change its abortion laws? How?
The current state law banning abortion after 20 weeks should remain.
Please add anything else voters should know about your position on the legality or availability of abortion in North Carolina.
These are female rights.
Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?
Yes.
What, if anything, should the legislature do to shape curriculum dealing with topics of race, sexuality and gender?
Sensitivity training.
Do you accept the results of the 2020 presidential election?
Yes.
This story was originally published October 7, 2022 at 2:46 AM.
