James L. Carr Jr.
is running for U.S. Senate because 2020 changed everything by revealing the catastrophic effect that a lack of vision for our country can have. this lack of vision led to distrust, civil unrest, and close to 600,000 unnecessary COVID-19 deaths.
Biography
A Commitment To Service
James’ commitment to service came from his adopted father, James Sr., who served in the segregated Army Air Corps, and his adopted mother, Virginia Carr, who grew up during the Great Depression and served as a member of the Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War.
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James’ Parents
Father, James Sr., and mother, Virginia Carr.
A Commitment To Service
James L. Carr Jr. is a proven fighter having served in the military for 4 years. At the time of his service, the United States was embroiled in the Cold War. His service included a deployment to England where he stood on the frontlines in the fight against nuclear proliferation. His commitment to service came from his adopted father, James Sr., who served in the segregated Army Air Corps, and his adopted mother, Virginia Carr, who grew up during the great depression and served as a member of the Women’s Army Corps during the second world war.
Coming from a working-class family in Lexington, NC, James held jobs in a variety of industries including textile, dairy, department store, and fast food before entering the military.
Having served in the military for 4 years, James is a proven fighter. His service included a deployment to England where he stood on the frontlines in the fight against nuclear proliferation.
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James in Air Force Basic Training
At the time of his service, the United States was embroiled in the Cold War.
Following his service to our country, James used the GI bill to pay his way through college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Upon his graduation, he became the first member of his family to graduate college and began working as an accountant.
He now works as an IT consultant and resides in Harrisburg, NC with Helen, his wife of 26 years, and his three children.
Following his service to our country, James used the G.I. bill to pay his way through college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Upon his graduation, he became the first member of his family to graduate college and began working as an accountant. He now works as an I.T. consultant and resides in Harrisburg, NC with his wife and children.
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James & Helen
James and Helen have been married for over 26 years.
With over 20 years of combined military and corporate experience,
… James believes that the reason there is no vision is because there is no accountability in our political world. In the business world and in the military, leaders are held to the highest standards of accountability in meeting the organization’s mission. The leader must have a vision that clearly states the goals, the means of achieving those goals, and how those goals fit into the overall mission. They are then held accountable as to whether the objective is met while having to work with people from different backgrounds, genders, and beliefs. Therefore, a leader cannot attack the patriotism, character, morality, faith, intelligence, integrity, body, and persons we love — and be effective. Only in politics is it possible to live in a world and believe otherwise.
James believes that the responsibility of a U.S. Senator is the same as that of a business or military leader. A U.S. Senator must understand the overall vision and ensure that the goals behind the vision are being met. If these goals are not being met, they should develop solutions, not excuses, to address them.
If blessed with the opportunity to serve as the next Senator for the people of the great state of North Carolina. James will invest in our people to guarantee our highest rates of return. These investments will focus on policies that create jobs for hard working Americans — and will include essentials like rural broadband, education, and Medicare for all. James and his policies will continue the fight for our shared vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, to ensure that a year like 2020 never happens again.