Jack Slate

Jack Slate (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an Alabama native who is running as a progressive Democrat to represent AL 2 in the US House of Representatives. Our campaign is proud to fight for the rights of all Americans and create a more accessible and brighter world for future generations!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Increasing Minimum WageMedicare for AllCriminal Justice Reform

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about drug reform, policing reform, and emboldening the voices of disenfranchised communities in Alabama and across the nation.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to former President Obama, and I strive to follow his example of organizing communities around positive political change and partnership between the people and the government representing them.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe the most important characteristics and principles for an elected official are empathy, humility, and a willingness to listen to the people they represent and the people of the nation. Without these qualities, our elected officials are in danger of supporting misguided legislation which harms or devalues people's rights.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Humble, empathetic, communicative, charismatic

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want the people of this state and country to remember me as a person who helped lift up the voices of disenfranchised people and represented their interests in the US House of Representatives.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 was the first historical event I remember that happened in my lifetime. I was 6 at the time, and I remember not understanding the global political implications and policies that would follow this event.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I started my first full time job at 14, working as a maintenance employee for a summer camp in north Alabama. I worked there for a year until moving onto Kroger for another four years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Metaphysics of Morals - Immanuel Kant

This is my favorite book because it outlines a quality of rights and political institutions which I seek to uphold in office.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I'm Still Standing - Elton John

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I believe our greatest challenge over the next decade will be bridging the gap between the political left and right in this country. At the end of the day, we all have to interact with one another and work together. We can only do this if we find some grounds for cooperation.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am pro term limits for members of Congress. I believe that removing the incentive for re-election will promote a better quality of legislation from our elected officials.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe compromise is necessary for policymaking, but I refuse to compromise on issues of human rights and basic liberties granted to Americans.

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