Pam Genant, candidate for US House District 14 in NC, answers our questions
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Candidates for US House District 14
Democratic Rep. Jeff Jackson chose not to run for reelection believing it would be impossible for a Democrat to win under the newly redrawn congressional districts. He is running instead for attorney general. Democrat Pam Genant and Republican state House Speaker Tim Moore are running to replace Jackson. District 14 includes Burke, Cleveland, Gaston, Rutherford and parts of Mecklenburg and Polk.. Get to know the 2024 candidates with our voter guide.
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Name: Pam Genant
District/seat: Congressional District 14
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 58
Campaign website: www.pamgenant.com
Current occupation: Small business owner
Professional experience: Nurse; seven years
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Please list any notable government or civic involvement. Veteran, county Democratic Party chair, county Democratic Party treasurer, DWNC secretary, American Legion officer, American Legion Auxiliary officer, Burke United Christian Ministries board member
What would be your top priority if elected?
Housing crisis.
How would you describe the state of the economy and what would you do to improve it?
For people in rural counties they are not feeling the impact of many positive economic policies, yet. I would work to improve the dissemination of economic relief down to the resident level. As well as fight to create living wage jobs across the nation and not just the urban centers. This also means a living minimum wage and work force housing.
What should Congress do to ensure that it meets its deadline to fund the government?
Add their own salaries into the mix. If the government shuts down, legislators in Congress should not be paid, and it should be mandatory that they stay in session and in Washington until a budget is passed.
Will you certify the results of the presidential election?
Yes.
Is there an issue on which you disagree with your party? What is your position on that issue?
Not that I can think of. But if I did, I would not hesitate to do my research and listen to my constituents.
This story was originally published October 3, 2024 at 10:05 AM with the headline "Pam Genant, candidate for US House District 14 in NC, answers our questions."