President

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Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States. Throughout her career, she has consistently championed the interests of the people, from her groundbreaking tenure as District Attorney of San Francisco and Attorney General of California to her distinguished service as a United States Senator and now as Vice President. She is currently the leading candidate for the Presidential nomination.

Vice President

Tim Walz is Minnesota’s 41st Governor. He was first elected Governor in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Accomplishments from his time as Governor include providing universal free school meals for students, protecting reproductive freedom, strengthening voting rights, laying the groundwork to get Minnesota to 100% clean electricity by 2040, cutting taxes for the middle class, and expanding paid leave for Minnesota workers. Prior to becoming an elected official, Tim was a social studies teacher that also helped coach the Mankato West football team that won the school’s first state championship. He is also a veteran. After 24 years in the Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major Walz retired from the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion in 2005. Tim won his first election to the United States House of Representatives in 2006 and was re-elected for another five terms serving Minnesota’s First Congressional District in Southern Minnesota.

U.S. House, District 7

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Born and raised in southeastern North Carolina, Pridgen brings a lifetime of experience in advocating for our community. As a servant leader, he is committed to championing policies in Congress that promote economic growth, healthcare accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

Governor

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Attorney General Josh Stein, influenced by his upbringing and faith, has dedicated his career to defending core values such as freedom, justice, and opportunity. As North Carolina's Attorney General and former state Senator, he has worked to protect families, hold corporations accountable, and uphold reproductive and voting rights. A Chapel Hill and Charlotte native, Stein is a Harvard and Dartmouth graduate who lives in Raleigh with his family. His key priorities include fostering economic prosperity, improving education, supporting workforce development, ensuring safety, enhancing housing affordability, expanding healthcare access, defending women’s rights, protecting fundamental freedoms, investing in rural communities, supporting small businesses, preserving the environment, and aiding veterans. He also advocates for accountable government practices.

Lieutenant Governor

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Senator Rachel Hunt is an attorney and former state legislator with a distinguished record of defending the rights of women and children. As a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, her priorities include investing in public schools, expanding access to healthcare, and supporting local businesses and small-town economies. Hunt is committed to restoring North Carolina’s values, ensuring accountability in governance, and enhancing the education system to benefit all families. Her extensive experience and dedication to public service make her well-equipped to address the challenges facing the state and to work towards a brighter future for North Carolina.

Attorney General

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Congressman Jeff Jackson, a former state senator and assistant district attorney, is running for North Carolina Attorney General. As the second-youngest senator in 2014, Jackson brought a wealth of experience from his 20 years of military service, including deployment in Afghanistan. Known for his transparency and advocacy, he has fought against gerrymandering, discriminatory laws like HB2, and has supported education, Medicaid expansion, and criminal justice reform. Jackson is dedicated to elevating political leadership standards and addressing the challenges facing working families, working to create a North Carolina agenda that truly represents its people.

Secretary of State

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Elaine Marshall made history in 1996 as the first woman elected to a statewide executive branch office in North Carolina. She has modernized the Secretary of State’s office with new technology, reduced red tape, and cut business costs, fostering job creation and a business-friendly environment. Her reforms include lobbying law updates and enhancing transparency. Her office now protects against fraud, recovering over $1 billion from Wall Street firms. Elaine's accolades include serving as President of the National Secretaries of State, receiving the Lillian’s List Courage Award, and being inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. A Campbell University law graduate, she began her career defending domestic violence victims and co-founded a Rape Crisis Center.

Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Maurice “Mo” Green is a dedicated advocate for public education in North Carolina. His career includes serving as District Superintendent of Schools, chief executive of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and school board attorney. He led Guilford County Schools and has held key roles at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Mo aims to fully invest in public education, enhance community and parental support, and ensure safe learning environments for students. He has a law degree and a political science and economics degree from Duke University and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi Phi fraternities.

State Treasurer

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Dr. Wesley Harris, who holds a doctorate in economics, is running for State Treasurer with a commitment to promoting long-term planning and prudent fiscal policy. His objectives include safeguarding the state’s credit rating, enhancing investment in infrastructure, and securing a reliable retirement system for state employees. Dr. Harris aims to position the state as a leader in the 21st-century economy by advocating for efficient management of state finances and strategic investments that drive sustainable growth. His platform emphasizes the importance of transparent budgeting, innovative financial strategies, and robust fiscal oversight.

State Auditor

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Jessica Holmes was born and raised in Maple Hill, a small town in Pender County. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Law from UNC Chapel Hill. She is the first Black woman on the NC Council of State where she remains dedicated to enhancing programs in education, healthcare, and disaster recovery, and safeguarding taxpayer dollars.

Commissioner of Agriculture

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Dr. Sarah Taber has extensive experience in agriculture, having successfully operated family farms and helped launch vegetable greenhouses and indoor farms despite the competitive environment. Her plans for North Carolina farms includes investing in high-value crops, creating opportunities for new and marginalized farmers, and building facilities to process crops into marketable products.

Commissioner of Labor

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Braxton Winston previously served as an At-Large member and Mayor Pro Tem of Charlotte City Council until December 2023 where he learned first-hand that communities thrive when their workforces thrive. He is running to be North Carolina's next Commissioner of Labor to make North Carolina the number one state for business and workers.

Commissioner for Insurance

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Senator Natasha Marcus is known for prioritizing people over ideology. As Insurance Commissioner, Marcus plans to ensure fair rates and honest coverage by holding public hearings and demanding evidence for rate increases. With a background in law and extensive community work, she is committed to affordable insurance and smart regulation.

Senate District 7

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Doctor David Hill has dedicated his career to caring for children and their families as a pediatrician in Southeastern North Carolina. He is now running for a pivotal seat in the North Carolina Senate. As a state senator, he will prioritize fundamental issues over partisanship and shared prosperity over special interests and fringe groups. Whether it's lowering healthcare costs, defending reproductive freedom, fighting for a clean environment, or ensuring access to high-quality public education and well-paying jobs, he understands that the path to strength and prosperity begins by investing in people.

Senate District 8

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Doctor Katherine Randall, originally from South Carolina, earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. She is currently employed with a refugee resettlement agency. As a State Senator, her top priorities include ensuring high-quality, well-funded public education with well-compensated teachers, safeguarding reproductive rights and maintaining autonomy in medical decisions, and securing the right to clean water while holding polluters accountable for its cleanup.

House District 18

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Representative Deb Butler, who grew up in North Carolina, takes pride in the state's progressive history. She is eager to continue serving her constituents by focusing on the development of exemplary public education, the construction of state-of-the-art infrastructure, and the creation of a welcoming environment for new businesses.

House District 19

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Jill Brown understands the challenges faced by working families as she herself has worked as an EMT, an ICU nurse, and has owned her own business while raising her two children. As your Representative, she will be committed to protecting equal rights for women, supporting marginalized communities. funding our public schools, and managing community growth better.

House District 20

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Jon Berger is a candidate for North Carolina State Representative, District 20, after retiring from nearly 30 years with the U.S. Government, the last 21 as a U.S. Diplomat. He first served as a legislative aide for a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator, and then as a Foreign Service Officer with assignments in various countries, culminating with a position at Marine Special Operations Command at Camp Lejeune. Jon has received numerous meritorious awards for his work. He is a board member of Creating Friendships for Peace, a peace-building organization, and volunteers with the North Carolina Heroes Fund, a veterans service organization. Jon lives in Wilmington with his wife, Liz, and their daughters, Lillian and Eve.

Commissioner

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Jonathan Barfield Jr. grew up in Wilmington and graduated from New Hanover High School. He served in the United States Navy and has completed three terms as County Commissioner. Additionally, he has been active on numerous local boards. His key priorities for the future of our county include economic development, public education, healthcare, and the protection of our coastline.

Commissioner

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Cassidy Santaguida, a Texas native, relocated to Wilmington several years ago with her daughter to assist in building an engineering team at a local tech firm. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as a high school science teacher before transitioning to the tech field at the University of Texas. As a county commissioner, her priorities will include prioritizing the welfare of residents by ensuring robust public education in our county, utilizing her leadership skills to develop a strategic plan for sustainable community growth, and fostering a technologically competitive workforce to prepare for the future.

Commissioner

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Stephanie Walker, a Wilmington native, has deep roots in the community, having both grown up and raised her family here. She holds a degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Master’s in Public Administration. With extensive experience as both a small business owner and a committed public servant, she currently serves on the New Hanover County School Board. As County Commissioner, her priorities will include smart growth, strengthening schools, and ensuring a sustainable future.

Board of Education

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Jerry Jones was raised in Bladen County, NC. He is a former high school science teacher and currently manages a bookstore in downtown Wilmington. He firmly believes that listening is more important than speaking and intends to apply this principle on the New Hanover County School Board. By actively listening to teachers, community members, parents, and students, he aims to develop a high-quality school system that will serve as a model for the state.

Board of Education

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Judy Justice, a native of North Carolina, earned both her BA and MA in School Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). She has experience teaching social studies at Laney High School and has held various roles, including teacher, principal, and central office administrator. From 2018 to 2022, she served on the school board. Her priorities focus on ensuring that every child receives a quality education supported by professional expertise and ample resources.

Board of Education

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Tim Merrick was raised in a family of educators and has traveled extensively as a healthcare professional. He has represented his profession at the United Nations and understands the crucial role education plays in overall health and the progress of communities and nations. As a member of the School Board, he will work to ensure safe learning environments, support professional development, and fully fund classrooms in a fiscally responsible manner.

New Hanover County District Attorney

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Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson was born and raised in New Hanover County. After being a prosecutor in New York City, she moved back to Wilmington with her husband, a former police officer, driven by her desire to serve her hometown. Rebecca has tried a wide array of cases - from property crimes to financial crimes, rapes, and murders. Rebecca played a pivotal role in North Carolina's first cold case rape trial under the Survivor Act, earning the 'Service Above Self' award. Now a candidate for District Attorney, Rebecca plans to fight and prevent crime by aggressively prosecuting violent crime while also supporting initiatives addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorders in our community. She believes we must do both effectively in order to keep us safe. Rebecca lives in Wilmington with her husband and two daughters.

New Hanover County Register of Deeds

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April Farr is honored to be running for New Hanover County Register of Deeds, and she wants nothing more than to use her expertise in operations, organization, finance, and inclusion to ensure that county services are accessible and equal for all. After leaving Wilmington as a child, April returned home to attend UNCW, where she studied criminal justice, Spanish, and public administration and where she was later employed in the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion for nearly a decade. During this time, she served as a lead presenter at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, organized Cape Fear Minority Enterprise Development Week and the DNA Projects, trained Safe Zone Allies, provided budget oversight, and attended more than 50 trainings and workshops related to finance, DEI, and Human Resources. Along with a long history of local community service she also held leadership roles as the Director of Operations for the Future is Now Coalition and as treasurer for City Councilman David Joyner’s campaign.

NC Supreme Court Justice

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NC Court of Appeals

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NC Court of Appeals

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NC Court of Appeals

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NC Superior Court Judge

Judge Ricardo Jensen practiced as a public defender for ten years before Governor Roy Cooper appointed him to be a Superior Court Judge on February 9, 2024. With a rich cultural heritage, Judge Jensen is the first Hispanic Superior Court judge in New Hanover and Pender Counties. He believes that our judiciary is just as important as any other elected official, because if we want to ensure reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, or workers' rights are codified in statutes, then we need a judiciary who understands the importance of those rights. Judge Jensen was a fierce advocate of basic rights as a public defender, and he continues to safeguard those rights in his courtroom.

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NC District Court Judge, District 5

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