Jesse Oppenheim
Liberal
Democrat
N/A
North Carolina - District 8
Current Position: Attorney
Running For: House Representative
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For expanding affordable housing through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and workforce housing credits
- For federal investment in rural broadband expansion and infrastructure modernization
Business & Labor
- For regulating AI to protect jobs and personal data while holding Big Tech accountable
Health Care
- For increasing VA healthcare access through more community clinics, telehealth expansion, and transportation assistance for veterans
Education
- For directing federal education dollars to public schools rather than private voucher schemes
Environment
- For expanding clean energy investments in solar, battery storage, and grid upgrades while protecting farmland from large solar projects
Civil Rights
- For federal recognition of the Lumbee Nation and passing the Lumbee Fairness Act
Voting Rights & Democracy
- For banning individual stock trading by members of Congress with no exemptions
Public Safety
- For strengthening background checks for gun purchases and closing loopholes while respecting responsible gun owners' rights
- For expanding federal funding for police, fire, and EMS departments through COPS and SAFER grants