Who is Ram Mammadov, a Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 14?
Ram Mammadov
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 42
Campaign website: ramforcongress.com/
Email: info@ramforcongress.com
Occupation: QA Director
Education: Political Science and International Relations
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): South Carolina State Senate
Please list your highlights of civic involvement:
BPC, NAACP, Homeless shelters of MI and NC, Soup Kitchen in SC and NC, Women’s Rally,
What is your plan for limiting the effects of inflation?
Raising the minimum wage, Affordable Housing, Universal Childcare, Universal Healthcare, Focus on the Rural areas education and vocational training, Heavy investments in Public schools, lunch programs for public schools
What is the federal government’s role in controlling or ending the COVID-19 pandemic?
Federal Government must do everything in their power to stop the spread of Covid. So far they’ve been doing well with masks and vaccination roll outs.
What is the federal government’s role in combating the effects of climate change?
Federal Gov. must step up and start transitioning from fossil fuels to green renewable energy through wind and solar power.
What is your plan for reducing violent crime?
Building relationship between law enforcement and the communities. Federal grants on educational programs in schools, communities. Common sense gun reforms. Background Checks Act. Requirement on criminal background checks for all firearms purchases, including those sold at gun shows and internet. Federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines.
What should happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
It must be codified, where Congress must pass the law to affirm right to an abortion without interference.
Do you trust the integrity of the election process and what, if any, changes would you make to ensure election integrity?
We must pass the Voter’s Rights Act!
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM.