Congress District 14 WSOC TV [Video]

CHARLOTTE — General elections in North Carolina are set for Nov. 5, and many statewide offices have candidates in the running from the Democratic and Republican parties.

District 14 includes part of Mecklenburg County and all of Burke, Gaston and Cleveland Counties. Republican Tim Moore is facing Democrat Pam Gennant.

Below are the unedited responses from the candidates.

Tim Moore

What is your occupation? Attorney and small business owner

Why are you running? To help put America back on the right track.  In Raleigh, I helped lead a team of conservative lawmakers who lowered our taxes, reduced excessive government regulations, and turned North Carolina into an economic powerhouse.  Washington has lost its way, and we need a new team of conservative leaders with a proven record of results, not words.

What is the most important issue and how do you plan to address it? Secure the border. Joe Biden has put all Americans at risk with his open border policies. I will support President …