Dustin Long

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Dustin Long
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May 8, 2018

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Dustin Long (Republican Party) ran for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 42. Long lost in the Republican primary on May 8, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 42

Incumbent Andy Wells defeated Ric Vandett in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 42 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Andy Wells
Andy Wells (R)
 
66.3
 
44,323
Image of Ric Vandett
Ric Vandett (D)
 
33.7
 
22,522

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 66,845
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42

Ric Vandett advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Ric Vandett
Ric Vandett

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42

Incumbent Andy Wells defeated Mark Hollo, Ryan Huffman, and Dustin Long in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 42 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Andy Wells
Andy Wells
 
47.5
 
9,018
Image of Mark Hollo
Mark Hollo
 
34.2
 
6,506
Image of Ryan Huffman
Ryan Huffman
 
11.8
 
2,236
Image of Dustin Long
Dustin Long
 
6.5
 
1,241

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 19,001
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Dustin Long participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 27, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Dustin Long's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Restoring Family Values

2) Improving infrastructure in District 42 to create jobs
3) common sense legislation on education to include vocational/technical classes.[2][3]

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Family Law reform, because fatherlessness and the lack of fathers access to children in our nation is becoming a national epidemic, leading to increased teen suicide rates, drug usage, incarceration, and violence.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Dustin Long answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

“ I look up to Elon Musk honestly, because he has a vision, and he makes things happen, at a fraction of the cost the government is able to do.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
“ The constitution of the United States of America, and the Constitution of North Carolina.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Honesty, and courage to do what is right even in the face of opposition, and even when what is right is not what is popular.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am committed to serving the electorate, whether they vote for me or not. I am driven for change, because I want to see my children inherit a political climate that is superior to our current one.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Ensuring that the interests of the people in my district are my primary motivator in every vote I participate in.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I would like to enact legislation that gives a rebuttable presumption for shared parenting in every custody case. I would like to ensure that Mariah's Law is passed, and I want to ensure that Catawba & Alexander county receive the funding to improve their infrastructure so they can attract much needed jobs to our district.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ I don't know, I remember so many, I remember the Challenger exploding ( I was 4), and I remember President Reagan saying "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear down that wall ( I was 5)..... both left lasting impressions...[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ I worked on a hog farm in Texas at age 12, cleaning farrowing pens. It taught me the value of hard work, and how to castrate baby pigs. My first job paying taxes was working at Hardees in Sharpsburg NC, I worked almost full time, while going to Highschool, and maintaining my 3.74 GPA. I worked at that job for a year before transferring to the Nashville store, and Worked there until January 2000 when I transferred to Petsmart in Rocky Mount NC.... And I worked at Petsmart until October 2000 When I joined the navy[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ I have never really dated much, so haven't really had an awkward date.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ I love the 4th of July. Partly because my birthday is July 3rd, and partly because I love my country, I believe patriotism is a positive attitude, and that loving our country despite our the dark parts of our history contributes to the success of the American dream.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ I started reading at a very young age, had read the entire little house series by the middle of first grade. I can't pick any one favorite book, but I will say that I love the horror/medical thriller genre, and particularly Robin Cook, Dean Coontz and Stephen King, (though I completely disagree with King's politics)[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
“ Why be any one... I am comfortable in my own skin.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My wife and children. They motivate me to be a better man every day.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ I have young children, and my youngest 2 listen to mommy finger all the time...[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Not being able to spend as much time as I can with my oldest 2 sons because of family court.[3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ I think the Senate sets the tone for legislation in NC. And both houses have been guilty of using the supermajority to dictate legislative directions.[3] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No, I believe that life experience, and the desire for action is imperative. To often the only people who run for government are the independently wealthy, who are often disconnected from the reality that many Americans are living.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ overcoming obstructionist tactics on both sides of the aisle. Right now in politics the Letter next to your name, (R) or (D) determines how you vote, not your conscience. that needs to change.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Cooperative. Regardless of the power structure, the 3 branches of government should compliment one another, to serve the needs of the electorate.[3] ”
Do you believe it's beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ I do, and I believe that relationships should be built on both sides of the aisle. I have been told by legislators that I shouldn't run if I want to work towards bipartisan cooperation, because you have to compromise.... but I believe that the only way our government can be effective is to work together, rather than working against each other.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I think that redistricting should be done using a logarithm taking into account only the registered voters, and existing county lines to create geometric districts, regardless of race, creed, religion, gender, or any other metric.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ I would want to participate in the Judiciary committee, so I can have a voice in both criminal and family court reforms.[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Reagan, Because I believe he did an amazing job at working with both sides of the legislature to further his political vision.[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
“ Right now, I am interested in improving things in my state... who knows what the future will bring.[3] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you've heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ Yes, The story of Jordyn Dumont, from her father's perspective.. It amazes me that DSS had been to her home so many times, and never once thought to contact her father Joshua Kinnett. And then to hear her story repeated almost to the "T" in the Mariah Woods Case... We need to hold DSS accountable when children they should be protecting are murdered.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Dustin Long's responses," March 27, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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