Mark Elworth Jr.

Mark Elworth Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the VanEd Educational Center in 2015. His career experience includes working as a salesman.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Marky Jr and I'm challenging the 2 party system and the status quo. We pay and pay into a system that doesnt represent us. The government is out of control and must be reigned in to protect liberty.

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?

I want to end all wars and cut military spending. We need to quit playing world police when we have too many issues at ho.e.Protect peoples rights above protect the rights of the rich and corporations. Protect civil liberties and individual rights.I want to minimize government so we can maximize freedom. I want to cut government spending. I want to cut taxes and governments footprint in out lives.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about nationwide marijuana legalization.

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

I don't accept donations and work for you not corporate donors.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to be the first Libertarian elected to federal office.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Paying Taxes, I already have a hard time making it and to have the government taking at every turn isnt fair.

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

The rich own the politics and are making the government work for them and not us.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

Ronald Reagan being elected.

Mark Elworth Jr. did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a marijuana activist who is petitioning to legalize possession of marijuana in Nebraska.

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?

Legalize MarijuanaGrow Hemp to save the EarthPromote Freedom and Liberty

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marijuana Legalization

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

Hits on the Bong by Cypress Hill

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, less the better

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

Shortages of Marijuana

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Do it

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I've been petitioning to legalize since the 1990s.

Mark Elworth Jr. did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Legalize Medical Marijuana in all 50 States

2. Legalize Hemp Farming in all 50

3. Legalize Recreational Marijuana in all 50 States[22][23]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I'm interested in the legalization of marijuana. I want to help improve our healthcare with legalization and also introduce green industry by producing hemp and our farms and creating green industry by making environmentally friendly products with hemp,Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[23]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mark Elworth Jr answered the following:

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

You must be humble and willing to work for all people in a non-partisan way.[23]

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

I'm non-establishment. I've never held office and am ready to work for the people.[23]

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To make sure the government works for the people.[23]

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to help educate people on the positive uses of cannabis.[23]

What happened on your most awkward date?

I went on a blind date with a police officer. I smelled like some major chronic cause I always smell like weed.[23]

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Martin Luther King day is my favorite because it's the most important of all our holidays, The message and work of Dr. King should never be forgotten.[23]

What is your favorite book? Why?

I like reading High Times Magazine.[23]

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My bong.[23]

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

Fight for your right to party by the Beastie Boys, lol, it's been running through my head since I was a kid.[23]

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I've struggled finding work because of my criminal record full of marijuana charges. I'm educated and a hard worker but only the shittiest of jobs ever call back, hence I'm a self employed freelancer.[23]

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO, it's better if they have no experience. Our government should be ran by normal citizens like you and me. It shouldn't be ran by cronies who are in it for special interest money and power.[23]

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

Problems with making sure people have healthcare available to them. I also expect more poeple to get sick from all the pollution and all the chemicals in our lives.[23]

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes[23]

What are your thoughts on term limits?

There should be a 3 term limit for U.S. Representative since it's a 2 year term, but all other offices should have a 2 term limit.[23]

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I think gerrymandering is wrong and I'm proud of the way Iowa creates it's district. They cut the state into 4 parts, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, and Northwest.[23]

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes, I'm a member of a small 3rd party called Legal Marijuana NOW. We're located in MN, IA, and NE. I'd love to set up a 3rd Party/Indy committee.[23]

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I hear medical horror stories all day. I know many of these sick and suffering people could be helped with medical cannabis.[23]

Elworth Jr. participated in [the profile publisher]'s 2017 survey of municipal government candidates.[24] The following sections display his responses to the survey questions. When asked what his top priority would be if elected, the candidate made the following statement:

Getting streets fixed.[23]

—Mark Elworth Jr. (March 3, 2017)[25]

Ranking the issues

The candidate was asked to rank the following issues by importance in the city, with 1 being the most important and 12 being the least important: city services (trash, utilities, etc.), civil rights, crime reduction/prevention, environment, government transparency, homelessness, housing, K-12 education, public pensions/retirement funds, recreational opportunities, transportation, and unemployment. This table displays this candidate's rankings from most to least important.

Issue importance ranking

Candidate'sranking

Issue

Candidate'sranking

Issue

1K-12 education7Government transparency

2City services8Civil rights

3Transportation9Recreational opportunities

4Unemployment10Homelessness

5Environment11Public pensions/retirement funds

6Housing12Crime reduction/prevention

Nationwide municipal issues

The candidate was asked to answer questions from [the profile publisher] regarding issues facing cities across America. The questions are in the left column and the candidate's responses are in the right column. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions.

Question

Response

Is it important for the city’s budget to be balanced?Answer options: Not important; Not important, but required by state law; A little important; A little important, but required by state law; Important; Very important

Important

Which level of government do you feel should set a minimum wage?Answer options: None, Local, State, Federal

Federal

What do you think is the best way to improve a city’s public safety? Candidates could write their own answer or choose from the following options: Increased economic opportunities, Increased police presence/activity, Harsher penalties for offenders, Public outreach/education programs

Increased economic opportunities

How do you think your city should emphasize economic development? Candidates could write their own answer or choose from the following options: Changing zoning restrictions, Create a more competitive business climate, Focusing on small business development, Instituting a citywide minimum wage, Recruiting new businesses to your city, Regulatory and licensing reforms, and tax reform

Focusing on small business development

What is the one thing you’re most proud of about your city?

I'm proud of our trees and think we should fight for them and plant more.

What is the one thing you’d most like to change about your city?

I want our city to install a Free wi-fi network citywide for all to use.

Elworth submitted the following comments with his 2017 candidate survey:

I'm interested in bring new ideas to the table suck as green energy and building a smart grid and replacing lighting with led. I also would like to build new recreational centers that would be cutting edge.[25][23]

—Mark Elworth Jr. (2017)