Carl Mumpower

Carl Mumpower is the Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 11th Congressional District (map) of North Carolina. On May 6, 2008 he won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.).

Positions, record and controversies
"Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower won his party's primary in spite of his status as a true maverick Republican. He has refused financial support from the RNC, PAC's, and all other special interest groups. He challenges his own party as freely as others, and like many frustrated Americans, believes that a party’s actions should mirror principles. He puts people and country before party loyalties or personal agendas – every time. This "Mountain Maverick" represents an excellent choice for unaffiliated voters, conservative Democrats, frustrated Republicans, and Libertarians looking for an independent candidate with a heart, mind and courage button..."

Education background
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1985 M.S.W. - Clinical Social Work, University of Georgia, 1976 M.A. - Counseling, Western Carolina University, 1975 B.A. - Psychology, St. Leo College, 1974 A.A. - General Studies, Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, 1973 H.S.D. - High School, Charles D. Owen High, 1970

Current and Past Professional & Voluntary Involvements
Serving City Councilman ~ City of Asheville Former Vice Mayor ~ City of Asheville N.C. Mar. and Family Therapy Lic. Board ~ Member United Services Credit Union ~ Chairman First Baptist Church ~ Member N.C. Social Work Licensure Board ~ Chairman Asheville Civic Center Commission ~ Chairman Asheville-Buncombe Drug Commission ~ Chairman For Our Kids... Public Housing Initiative ~ Chair Memorial Stadium Restoration Comm. ~ Chairman Top-A-Stop Bus Shelter Program ~ Founder John Locke Foundation ~ Member, Board of Directors

Military Service
USAF 1970-1973 ~ Vietnam 1971-1972

Credentials
N.C. Licensed Practicing Psychologist N.C. Licensed Health Care Provider in Psychology N.C. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (non-practicing) N.C. Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

2008 elections
On May 6, 2008 Mumpower won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.).

Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower is the WNC Republican's choice as candidate for the 11th District Congressional seat. Having served as a two term conservative voice and former Vice-Mayor on Ashevilles city council, Mumpower is a persisting voice of reason and governmental restraint in his home city. He attracts support from both sides of the political spectrum due to his emphasis on fairness and consistent principled service. Councilman Mumpower is married, has two grown children and two grandchildren, and is a life long resident of WNC. Mumpower upholds a private psychology practice in Asheville and serves on various boards and commissions devoted to drug interventions, improving public housing, honoring veterans, and meeting the needs of children. Known for his candor and courage in refusing to step away from hard issues, Mumpower indicates that his campaign approach will be simple - "I want people to know my name, that I am running for Congress, and where I authentically stand on the issues - they will take things from there."

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Committees
Mumpower will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Contact
Mumpower for Congress Web site

One Oak Plaza, Suite 310 Asheville, NC 28801 828-252-5062 - Betty Budd/Matt Mumpower

Email: [mailto:drmumpower@aol.com drmumpower@aol.com]

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:North Carolina and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District
 * The Green Papers: North Carolina 2007 Off Year Election