Who is Kelly Alexander, a Democratic candidate for NC House District 107?

Political Party: Democrat

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 74

Campaign wesbite: VoteKellyAlexander.com

Email: kalexanderjr@gmail.com

Occupation: Funeral Director

Education: Diploma, West Charlotte High; AB, Political Science, UNCCH; MPA, UNCCH

Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought):

NC House

Please list your highlights of civic involvement:

Planning Commission; Airport Advisory Committee; NAACP

If you’re a member of the minority party, how will you be an effective legislator as a member of the minority party?

Develop personal relationships across the isle; focus on issues that members of the majority might be willing to support

School test scores dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should North Carolina do to improve student performance?

Fund summer and after school “catch up” programs in reading & math

What do you want to happen in North Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Amend the state constitution to include Roe protecrions

What should North Carolina do to reduce violent crime?

Fund programs to teach de-escalation; fund after school programs to keep young people constructively engaged; youth employment programs

Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?

Yes

What should the state’s minimum wage be? What policies would you support to help struggling North Carolinians?

$15 per/hour; Medicaid expansion; Free community college; Free public transportation

Should North Carolina expand Medicaid, and how?

Yes, through the Affordable Care Act

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

In general my views and those of the mainstream of my party are aligned