Cal Cunningham
CAL CUNNINGHAM
CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE
D - NORTH CAROLINA
RACE SUMMARY: Cunningham is running to unseat incumbent 1-term GOP Senator Thom Tillis in a race rated by Cook Political Report as Lean R. VOTING RECORD: |
BIOGRAPHY | POLITICAL CAREER |
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Party: Democrat Born: 8/6/1973 Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A.), London School of Economics (M.S.), University of North Carolina, School of Law (J.D.) Occupation: Lawyer Family: Married, two children |
Political Career:
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ISRAEL
- Believes that Israel is a critical ally of the United States and a cornerstone to future peace and stability in the Middle East
- Supports continued U.S. foreign aid to Israel
- Believes the U.S. is a critical partner to peace between Israel and the Palestinians
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Rejects efforts to make it harder for women to access vital health care services
- Believes there is no place for a politician between a woman and a doctor
- Supporter of funding for Planned Parenthood
In His Own Words
"Our nation has flourished because of the separation of church and state. As both a man of faith and an attorney, I place high importance on this ideal, and I strongly oppose any attempts to force one religion on others through our laws." 1
SOURCES: (1) 2019 Position Paper
Interesting Facts
Cunningham first volunteered with the U.S. Army Reserves after the events of 9/11
Cunningham was assigned to work with a special task force in Afghanistan in 2011
He has been deployed three times throughout his career
Cunningham was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq
Cunningham received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award