| Full Name: | Joel Douglas Ford |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (NC) - District 38, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Deborah; 1 Child: Trinity |
Summary
Senator Joel Douglas Ford
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Economic Development and Jobs
Jan. 1, 2012 - As a founder of several small businesses as well as experience working for a national corporation, Joel takes a common-sense approach to North Carolina economic ...
Issue Position: Education
Jan. 1, 2012 - As a graduate of both our public school system and the public N.C. A&T University, Joel understands the importance and value of public education. He ...
Issue Position: Transportation
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - Put people back to work maintaining our roads, bridges and other infrastructure; simple upkeep can save the state millions of dollars in costly repairs and ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | American Conservative Union (North Carolina State Legislature) Positions | % |
| 2012 | Grass Roots North Carolina Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 0% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($46,558.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Joel Ford refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
Joel.Ford@ncleg.net
Capitol Website
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/viewMember.pl?sChamber=senate&nUserID=370
General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/JoelFordForNcSenate
Capitol
NC Senate
16 W. Jones Street, Room 1119
Raleigh, NC 27601-2808
Phone: 919-733-5955
Fax: 919-733-2599
District
P.O. Box 36391
Charlotte, NC 28236-6391
