Marvin Lucas, candidate for NC House District 42

Name: Marvin Lucas

Political party: Democrat

Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 80

Campaign website: NA

Occupation: Retired educator

Education: B.S.; Masters; Ed. Specialist

Have you run for elected office before? City Council; Mayor; Legislator

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: 20 years, Council; 3 years, Mayor; 22 years, legislator

What are the three issues that you see as most important to your district and what will you do to address them?

Jobs, economy, transportation — improve all.

At a time when costs are rising, state government has a surplus. How should it be used?

Reduce taxes, raise pay for state workers.

Will you vote for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina?

Yes.

What has the legislature gotten right, and what has it gotten wrong, about public education in North Carolina?

Compensation has increased, but still too low!

Should North Carolina change its abortion laws? How?

The current state law banning abortion after 20 weeks should remain.

Please add anything else voters should know about your position on the legality or availability of abortion in North Carolina.

This issue should be doctor-client oriented.

Should medical marijuana be legalized in North Carolina?

Yes.

What, if anything, should the legislature do to shape curriculum dealing with topics of race, sexuality and gender?

Concentrate on academics!

Do you accept the results of the 2020 presidential election?

Yes.