Jim Harrell (D), US Congress, NC 5th District (Open)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Dr. Jim Harrell
Name of Campaign Committee: Harrell for US Congress
Mailing Address: 835 Claremont Center
Elkin NC 28621
Phone Contact Information: (336) 835-3643
Campaign E-mail and website: www.jimharrell.com
State and District: NC 5th
Political Party: Democrat
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $320,000
This form completed by: Matt Harrell, Campaign Manager
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Elected to four terms as Surry County Commissioner (1990-present); Chairman, American Dental Association Council on Governmental Affairs
Top Campaign Issues: Healthcare, jobs
Education, Awards & Honors: BA, Zoology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (1969); DDS, Medical College of Virginia (1973);
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Very diverse; a great mix of rural farmland, mountains, and metropolitan/suburban areas
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 46% Republican, 37% Democrat, 17% Unaffiliated
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 1
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 5
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
Yes, it is a problem that needs to be addressed.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Enforce the borders and cut illegal immigration.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
No.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes.
Jim Harrell (D), US Congress, NC 5th District (Open)
Campaign & Candidate Information
Name of Candidate: Dr. Jim Harrell
Name of Campaign Committee: Harrell for US Congress
Mailing Address: 835 Claremont Center
Elkin NC 28621
Phone Contact Information: (336) 835-3643
Campaign E-mail and website: www.jimharrell.com
State and District: NC 5th
Political Party: Democrat
Is the candidate (Incumbent, Challenger, Open Seat): Open Seat
Campaign Funds Raised (as of most recent reporting cycle): $320,000
This form completed by: Matt Harrell, Campaign Manager
Candidate Background Information
Prior political or campaign experience: Elected to four terms as Surry County Commissioner (1990-present); Chairman, American Dental Association Council on Governmental Affairs
Top Campaign Issues: Healthcare, jobs
Education, Awards & Honors: BA, Zoology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (1969); DDS, Medical College of Virginia (1973);
District Information
Please give a brief description of your district: Very diverse; a great mix of rural farmland, mountains, and metropolitan/suburban areas
Percentage of Democrat, Republican, and Unaffiliated Voters: 46% Republican, 37% Democrat, 17% Unaffiliated
Issue Information
(Please describe your feelings on the following with a number 1-10 or with the response “Undecided� (1=�Strongly Disagree�, 2-4=Disagree, 5=Neutral, 6-9 Agree, 10=Strongly Agree)
Reducing illegal immigration should be a top priority for America? (1-10) 8
Reducing illegal immigration is important to the voters of my district? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be deported when detected in the interior of the US? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is a threat to our national security? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigration is unfair to those that obey the law and legally immigrate? (1-10) 10
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to receive driver licenses? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants should be allowed to attend state sponsored universities at in state tuition rates? (1-10) 1
Illegal Immigrants currently in the US Should be granted amnesty or enrolled in a “Guest worker program�? (1-10) 1
Federal and state tax dollars should be spent to provide translators and bilingual information in government agencies? (1-10) 5
Penalties provided under current laws should not be enforced on illegal immigrants? (1-10) 1
State and local law enforcement officers should be allowed to assist in immigration law enforcement? (1-10) 10
Illegal aliens that return to their home countries should be allowed to receive social security benefits? (1-10) 1
Short Answer
Has your campaign addressed the topic of illegal immigration in speeches, commercials, ads, or campaign materials? What are those messages? (Please provide sources or examples)
Yes, it is a problem that needs to be addressed.
What do you feel your opponent’s stance on illegal immigration or immigration reform is or would be?
Enforce the borders and cut illegal immigration.
Have you been endorsed by or received contributions from any other immigration reform or illegal immigration reduction groups at this time?
No.
Would you openly accept an endorsement and or contribution from ALIPAC?
Yes.
