Jamie Ager
Liberal
Democrat
N/A
North Carolina - District 11
Current Position: Farmer
Running For: House Representative
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For robust Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security programs
- For programs supporting first-time homebuyers and public service employees
- For expanding grants and child tax credits for families
- For tax reform making wealthy individuals pay their fair share
- For no tax on tips for workers
- For expanding rural broadband and cell coverage
- For promoting small farmers and entrepreneurial agriculture
- For strengthening SNAP and WIC safety net programs
- For increasing federal funding for firefighter pay and rural fire stations
Business & Labor
- For taking on monopolization in food and utility industries
- For supporting small businesses with loans and grants, especially after Hurricane Helene
- For right to repair legislation for farmers
Health Care
- For Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices and capping insulin costs
- For a public option healthcare plan
- For expanding mental health support systems and programs
Environment
- For protecting public lands and national parks from being sold off
Civil Rights
- For protecting VA services and expanding veteran healthcare access
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For campaign finance reforms to reduce special interest influence
- For banning members of Congress from stock trading
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For comprehensive immigration reform that treats people with dignity
Public Safety
- For delivering Hurricane Helene recovery funds to Western North Carolina communities
- For better pay and training for law enforcement officers