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Deborah K. Ross
DEMOCRAT
Deborah K. Ross is running for North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 2.
Personal background
Deborah earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She and her husband, Steve, have been active in the Raleigh, NC community for over 25 years.
Professional background
Deborah worked as a counsel prior to her election to the U.S. House of Representatives. She has a background in law, having specialized in municipal bond law early in her career. Additionally, she worked for a regional transit agency to improve public transportation options.
Political background
Deborah K. Ross is a U.S. Representative for Congressional District 2. She was elected in 2020 and has served 2 terms. Currently, she is the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democrats. She was previously a state representative. She was elected in 2002 and served for over 10 years. She was both the Majority and Minority Whip, and chaired the Judiciary, Ethics, and Election Laws Committees.
Economy
Supports stabilizing the agricultural workforce and promoting fair wages and working conditions for guest farmworkers and as a House Representative, voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to help agricultural workers earn legal status.
Supports investing in Social Security programs for both seniors and future generations, emphasizing Democratic efforts to protect these initiatives.
Believes it is "shameful that women in America are still paid less than men for the same work" and as a State Representative, co-sponsored the 2013 Equal Pay Act and voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act in Congress.
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Energy & the Environment
Supports overturning the 10-year moratorium on offshore wind energy leasing set by former President Trump.
Believes "record-breaking heat" highlights the need to address the climate crisis.
Supports environmental protection and is "proud to have a 100% pro-environment score."
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Healthcare
Supports creating a public health insurance option, expanding Medicaid, and reducing prescription drug costs to ensure affordable healthcare for all.
Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, opposing Medicare vouchers, and lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60.
The candidate's website says, "As we continue to fight COVID-19, it is critical that our youngest children are protected. Today, the FDA authorized use of the vaccine on kids."
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Voting & Elections
Supports restoring the Voting Rights Act to "prevent discriminatory practices like racial gerrymandering and restrictive voter ID laws."
As a House Representative, cosponsored the For the People Act to enhance voting rights and government integrity.
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Public Safety
Supports universal background checks to reduce gun violence.
Supports "Moms Demand Action" and is recognized as a "Gun Sense Candidate."
As a House Representative, voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to reduce gun violence and protect children and schools.
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Education
Believes student loan debt undermines economic security and as a state legislator, fought for tax code changes to help families save for college.
Supports tuition-free community college to provide disadvantaged students with educational and professional opportunities.
Supports legislative action to prevent the closure of child care facilities.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Supports providing a pathway to citizenship for Documented Dreamers and believes in fixing the "broken immigration system" to ensure fairness and dignity for all families.
Opposes "dangerous unnecessary legislation" that expedites child deportation and restarts border wall construction.
Supports the idea that "our diversity is our strength" and advocates for uplifting immigrant communities.
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