Quotes from Angela Stanton-King

This race is not about me trying to beat John Lewis. It is about carrying the torch and picking up the fight.

It's kind of hurtful people associate Republican with being racist and the last thing I want from the very people I am fighting for.

I myself spent some time in prison, so I know the type of trajectory that a criminal offense can put on someone's life.

I personally would have liked to have seen Obama and Joe Biden do much more.

It is critical that we double down on the progress that President Trump has made with regard to Criminal Justice Reform. His focus on reforming our broken criminal system is geared towards improving the lives of minority families across the district, state, and country.

It's OK to be a Black Republican. It's OK to stand by your morals and your values and your beliefs.

My priorities are always the children and the elderly when it comes to our healthcare system, as both groups are unable to help themselves.

I am a strong believer in the sanctity of life. It's time that someone stands up for the lives of the unborn.

I'm not a spokesperson for Donald Trump.

I want to help change the laws to protect all people - not just Republicans, not just Democrats, not just Black people, all people.

As a former victim of childhood sexual abuse, my position is unwavering when it comes to speaking out against the hypersexualization of our children.

We have to create a safe space where our communities feel protected by the police instead of victimized. We also need to make sure our police officers feel appreciated as our local heroes.

I have never run for office and I don't have political experience. But I do have life experiences.

I want to help other people clear their records, and I want to help them avoid some of the loopholes that get people caught up in our criminal justice system.