Marcus guest speaker at the Welfare Reform Liason Project
I had the opportunity to speak to 25 students that had completed the requirements for the Job Training Program sponsored by Guilford County Welfare Reform Liason Project. Listening to their stories, I am proud of their ability to turn their circumstance into triumph.
WE DID IT!
HIGH POINT – Marcus Brandon has one race to go to win his first general election campaign, but the 35-year-old Democrat realizes he’s already accomplished an amazing political feat. On Tuesday, Brandon defeated four-term Rep. Earl Jones, D-Guilford, in the 60th State House District Democratic primary. He won by a margin of 20 percentage points in the district that covers parts of High Point, Greensboro and southern Guilford County.
Defeating an incumbent in any party primary is one of the rarest victories for a challenger. Brandon, a Guilford County native who moved to High Point a year ago, said he was able to advance to the general election through on-the-ground organizing, door-to-door campaigning and enough fundraising to allow his message of change to reach voters.
“Jobs is the biggest issue right now. People are not working. They are tired of their representatives sitting around a table deciding what’s best for them,” Brandon said during an interview Thursday at his Thissell Street home and campaign office east of downtown High Point.The longtime Democratic Party organizer will face Republican Lonnie Wilson of High Point in the Nov. 2 general election in the Democratic-leaning district. The winner will take the oath of office when the N.C. General Assembly convenes for the 2011 session in late January. Jones will serve until the start of next year’s session.
Check out our new radio ad
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Largest Newspaper in County Endorses Marcus Brandon
In a glowing endorsement, The Rhinosceros Times said that "Brandon makes some really good points" and "can move discussion into 21st Century".
High Point Black Leadership Round Table Endorses Marcus Brandon
The High Point Black Leadership Round Table has endorsed Marcus Brandon. With less than one week until the election, this key endorsement carries a heavy weight with undecided voters in High Point.
Marcus on WXII (NBC) News
WXII News did a big story about Marcus Brandon's campaign to unseat Earl Jones. The new story underscores Marcus' commitment to bring real representation to Guilford County. Check it out:
Marcus Brandon releases first mail piece
Our campaign is sending our first mail piece next week and is available for preview.
Transportation Issues Key to Guilford County's Future
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ndon, Candidate for NC House District 60, will appear on NC Public Television Program: "Blueprint North Carolina" on Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30pm alongside former Charlotte Mayor and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Pat McCrory , and Administrator for the NC Department of Transportation Terry R. Gibson. The program Civil Rights Museum Encapsulates Era of Leadership And Paves the Road Forward for New Generation of Leaders
02/01/2010
Marcus Brandon, Candidate for N.C. House District 60 congratulated the Board of Directors of the new International Civil Rights Museum for its opening and called for a new era of civil rights leadership which emphasizes strong civic representation, quality education, and social justice for underprivileged communities.
Marcus Brandon Remarks at the Domestic Violence Festival for the Sherri Denise Jackson Foundation
IT IS A PRIVILIGE AN HONOR TO STAND WITH YOU TODAY AND WHAT IS TRULY A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND ITS TRIUMPH OVER CIRCUMSTANCE. I AM DEEPLY HUMBLED FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAND WITH WOMEN WHO HAVE RISEN ABOVE THEIR SITUATION TO FREE THEMSELVES FROM A LIFE OF HORROR. YOUR STORIES ARE THE STORIES OF STRENGTH AND RESLEICNCY AND I AM PROUD TO SHARE THIS MOMENT WITH YOU AND TO PAY HONOR TO SHERRI DENISE JACKSON.
