Justin E. Dues, candidate for US House District 8 in NC, answers our questions

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Candidates for US House District 8

Republican Rep. Dan Bishop chose not to run for reelection, focusing his attention on the state’s attorney general race. Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Justin Dues face off against one another to represent District 8, which includes Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, Union and parts of Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Robeson. Get to know the 2024 candidates with our voter guide.

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Justin E. Dues, candidate for US House District 8 in NC, answers our questions

Mark Harris, candidate for US House District 8 in NC, answers our questions

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To help inform voters in the Nov. 5, 2024, election, this candidate questionnaire is available to be republished by local publications in North Carolina without any cost. Please consider subscribing to The Charlotte Observer to help make this coverage possible.

Name: Justin E. Dues

District/seat: Congressional District 8

Political party: Democrat

Age as of Nov. 5, 2024: 39

Campaign website: justicewithdues.org/

Current occupation: Entrepreneur & Science Educator

Professional experience: US Marine, Manufacturing, Small Business Management, Medical Device Startup

Education: MBA - UNC Charlotte, BS - University of Maryland

Please list any notable government or civic involvement. Marine Corps Infantry 2003 - 2012

What would be your top priority if elected?

Remove unethical and corrupt practices from national politics and install guardrails to address abuses of power - Term Limits. Illegal Gerrymandering. Dark Money in Politics. Non-partisan Primaries to elect normal folks, not extremist, etc.

How would you describe the state of the economy and what would you do to improve it?

We are living in a time of unchecked capitalism and greed where market failures are put on the back of working people instead of the gigantic corporations that put us there to begin with. I would decrease the amount of taxes for workers in the lower 90% of earners, increase on top 10% of earners and top corporate earners.

What should Congress do to ensure that it meets its deadline to fund the government?

Penalize members via financial means for every day they fail to fulfill their constitutional obligations.

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?

Universal healthcare — desperately needed. Gerrymandering — Should be illegal! Congressional & Supreme Court term limits — needed to save our democracy.

This story was originally published October 3, 2024 at 11:49 AM with the headline "Justin E. Dues, candidate for US House District 8 in NC, answers our questions."

Danielle Battaglia

McClatchy DC

Danielle Battaglia is the congressional impact reporter for The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer, leading coverage of the impact of North Carolina’s congressional delegation and the White House. Her career has spanned three North Carolina newsrooms where she has covered crime, courts and local, state and national politics. She has won two McClatchy President’s awards and numerous national and state awards for her work.