Our 2024 Candidates
FEDERAL CANDIDATES
President / Vice President
Kamala Harris / Tim Walz
During her term in the historic Biden-Harris administration, Vice President Harris has helped pass laws that invest in childcare, reduce healthcare costs, and promote efforts to combat climate change. She oversees the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, has traversed the country defending reproductive freedom, and has pushed Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As Vice President, and thus president of the Senate, Harris played a pivotal role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan. Prior to serving as Vice President, Harris was a U.S. Senator, co-sponsoring the bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and gaining national attention for her skilled and pointed questioning of Trump administration officials during Senate hearings. Harris served as a district attorney and as California’s Attorney General for two terms before becoming a Senator. Now the prosecutor is ready to take on the felon. Read more about Vice President Harris on the White House website.
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HARRIS VICTORY FUND
PO BOX 96663
WASHINGTON, DC 20077-7085
U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
Marlando D. Pridgen
Marlando is a long-time grassroots advocate and community organizer who was born and raised in southeastern North Carolina. His vision is to build a more equitable and prosperous future for all citizens, guided by principles of justice, fairness, and community collaboration. Marlando is a servant leader who will advocate for policies that promote economic growth, healthcare accessibility, and environmental sustainability to the benefit of all constituents in District 7.
Marlando Pridgen for the People
PO Box 335
Whiteville, NC 28472
STATEWIDE CANDIDATES
Governor
Josh Stein
Josh grew up in North Carolina, graduated from Harvard Law School, and served as an NC Senator before becoming NC Attorney General. He and his wife are members of Temple Beth Or and have three children who attended NC public schools. Josh’s priorities include keeping families safe; fighting for voting rights, women’s reproductive freedom, and everyone’s fundamental rights; defending and improving public education; strengthening rural communities; increasing access to healthcare and affordable housing; making the economy and government work for all; and protecting our environment.
Josh Stein for Governor
P.O. Box 1326
Raleigh NC 27602
Lieutenant Governor
Rachel Hunt
Rachel, an attorney and mom, has served in the NC General Assembly House and Senate. She spent her early career advocating for domestic violence victims, and in her spare time, volunteering to protect the public school system. She will continue advocating for North Carolina’s women, children, and families once elected Lt. Governor. She’s dedicated to making healthcare more affordable; defending reproductive freedom; supporting small businesses and rural areas; preserving and strengthening our public schools; ensuring safe communities; and protecting our environment.
Rachel Hunt for NC
P.O. Box 6104
Raleigh, NC 27628
Attorney General
Jeff Jackson
Jeff, the epitome of a public servant, is a U.S. Congressman, former NC senator and assistant district attorney, veteran who served in Afghanistan, and current Army National Guardsman. He and his wife, along with their three children, attend Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Jeff has opposed gerrymandering and discriminatory legislation; supported investments in early childhood education; called for raising teacher pay and expanding Medicaid; passed reforms for our criminal justice system; and called out corruption. His mission is to represent North Carolinians with honesty, transparency, and decency.
Jeff Jackson for Attorney General
P.O. Box 470882
Charlotte, NC 28226
State Auditor
Jessica Holmes
Jessica was recently appointed state auditor by Governor Cooper and is running to retain her seat. She grew up in Pender County and earned her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She served on the Wake County Board of Commissioners, where she was unanimously elected chair three years later, and was appointed deputy commissioner of the NC Industrial Commission. She brings her oversight experience and record of public service — as well as integrity, accountability, and transparency — to the role of state auditor.
Committee to Elect Jessica Holmes
1001 Wade Ave. Ste. 323
Raleigh, NC 27605
Commissioner of Agriculture
Dr. Sarah Taber
Sarah comes from a military family with roots in Kentucky, where she helped operate their small family holdings. Her dedication to agriculture has included helping to launch highly successful indoor farms and vegetable greenhouses. Sarah has a three-part plan to attract new investment to strengthen NC’s agriculture sector: 1) grow more high-value crops like berries, carrots, pumpkins, and orchard fruit — all ideally suited to the NC climate; 2) invest in rural infrastructure and workforces; and 3) provide on-ramps to farm ownership like profit-sharing and cooperatives.
Sarah Taber for NC
PO Box 53946
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Commissioner of Insurance
Natasha Marcus
Natasha Marcus is a three-term State Senator from Mecklenburg County. With over five years of experience in the State Senate, serving on the Senate Commerce & Insurance Committee, Marcus understands the impact of climate change on weather-related losses and on insurance rates. Most importantly, she cares about North Carolinians who need affordable, reliable insurance coverage for their homes, vehicles, businesses, and healthcare.
Friends of Natasha Marcus
P.O. Box 24
Davidson, NC 28036
Commissioner of Labor
Braxton Winston
Braxton Winston II previously served as an At-Large member and Mayor Pro Tem of Charlotte City Council, with the goal of developing a city that is more equitable, accessible, and interconnected. As North Carolina’s next Commissioner of Labor, Braxton’s experience in municipal leadership and as a labor leader will help build coalitions to keep NC a place where people choose to live and work.
Committee to Elect Braxton Winston
PO Box 32101
Charlotte, NC 28232
Secretary of State
Elaine Marshall
In 1996, Elaine Marshall became the first woman elected to a statewide executive branch office in North Carolina. She immediately established herself as a competent administrator with an eye toward reform. She has received national recognition for modernizing the Secretary of State’s office by introducing up-to-date technology and reducing red tape. Since taking office, Elaine has cut the costs of doing business in NC — helping small businesses create jobs and enabling free enterprise and capital formation.
Elaine Marshall Committee
P.O. Box 25128
Raleigh, NC 27611
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mo Green
Maurice “Mo” Green has strived to be a champion for public education in North Carolina throughout a professional career that has included being a school district superintendent; a chief executive for a large foundation that awards grants supporting public education; and a school board attorney. Mo believes we need to fully invest in public education to prepare students for the next phase of their lives. Enhancing parent and community support and ensuring safe and secure learning environments for all students are keys to this effort.
Mo Green for NC
1001 Wade Ave, Suite 323
Raleigh, NC 27605
State Treasurer
Dr. Wesley Harris
Representative Wesley Harris, who has a Ph.D. in economics, is running for Treasurer because we deserve a leader in the Treasurer's office who will be an advocate for long-term financial planning and sound fiscal policy. Wesley plans to protect our state credit ratings; increase our capacity for investment in infrastructure that improves people's lives; ensure a secure retirement for state employees; and help make NC a leader in our 21st-century economy.
Wesley Harris for NC
514 Daniels St. #286
Raleigh, NC 27605
NC Supreme Court
Allison Riggs
Justice Allison Riggs was appointed by Governor Cooper in 2023 and is now running for a full term on the NC Supreme Court. Riggs has served on the NC Court of Appeals and as the Co-Executive Director for Programs and Chief Counsel for Voting Rights at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice in Durham, NC. She has spent her entire career fighting for equal justice under the law, including advocating for those who have been marginalized and disenfranchised before the U.S. Supreme Court in several landmark redistricting cases.
Riggs for our Courts
1001 Wade Ave, Suite 323
Raleigh, NC 27605
NC Court of Appeals, Seat 12
Carolyn Thompson
Judge Thompson is running to protect Seat #12 on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Governor Cooper appointed her to serve in this seat, and she plans to continue to be a guardian of justice for all North Carolinians. She’s a seasoned trial attorney and jurist whose practice always included representing victims of domestic violence and their children. Judge Thompson is a former District Court Judge, Superior Court Judge, and Deputy Commissioner for the Industrial Commission with over 25 years of combined legal and judicial experience.
Committee to Elect Carolyn Thompson
P.O. Box 2255
Oxford, NC 27565
NC Court of Appeals, Seat 14
Ed Eldred
Edward “Ed” Eldred’s entire legal career has prepared him to serve the people of North Carolina on the NC Court of Appeals. He has worked as an appellate attorney for the past decade, advocating for his clients in front of both the NC Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. Having grown up and raised his family here, Ed knows our state and is dedicated to upholding our constitutional freedoms, preserving the rights of all North Carolinians, ensuring fair and equitable rulings, and restoring balance to the Court.
Eldred for Court of Appeals
1001 Wade Ave Ste 323
Raleigh, NC 27605
NC Court of Appeals, Seat 15
Martin Moore
Martin Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of North Carolina School of Law and began his career as a public defender. He currently runs a mediation and appellate law practice. A talented communicator, Martin believes that everyone across our state deserves judges who are committed to integrity, fairness, and equal justice. He asserts that every person should feel confident that their judges will hear their case and rule on the merits, not focus on partisanship and extremist beliefs.
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Martin Moore for Judge
P.O. Box 454
Asheville, NC 28802
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES
NC Senate, District 8
Dr. Katherine Randall
Katherine earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech and is an associate director at the Church World Service Neighbor Network, a collective of community groups, churches, and other organizations engaged in humanitarian efforts. She lives in Wilmington and is running to advocate for reproductive rights, public schools, affordable housing, the environment, and clean water for our region.
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NC House of Representatives, District 17
Charles Jones
Charles has deep roots in Brunswick County and is an International Longshoremen’s Association Executive Board member and former Wilmington law enforcement officer. Charles wants to speak for “we the people,” and he supports policies that will uplift working folks, restore women’s freedom to make their own healthcare choices, strengthen public education, and protect voting rights.
Committee to Elect Charles Jones
P.O. Box 1435
Leland, NC 28451
NC House of Representatives, District 19
Jill Brown
Jill comes from a military family and is the mom of two successful sons. Her family was impacted by 9/11, and it inspired her to serve her community as an EMT, volunteer auxiliary police officer, and later a critical care nurse. After moving to Southport 13 years ago, she opened a popular small business, which gave her a unique perspective on the struggles of working folks. Jill plans to fight for women’s reproductive freedom, our local environment, public education and LGBTQ+ rights.
The Committee to Elect Jill Brown
618 McKenzie Circle
Southport, North Carolina 28461
COUNTY CANDIDATES
Brunswick County Board of Education, District 4
Janis Simmons
Janis is a retired classroom teacher with 33 years of experience working in public schools, primarily in Brunswick County. She is active in several community service and educational organizations. Janis is advocating for fully funding our public schools, keeping our children safe from bullying, and making sure far-right extremist positions on issues like book banning do not succeed in stunting students’ learning opportunities.
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Volunteer Info Coming Soon!
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Janis Simmons for Board of Education
1462 Longleaf Dr.
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461-7702
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 5
Jonathan Damico
Jonathan is a Leland resident who spent a decade with a Christian humanitarian aid and development organization, working within international and domestic aid operations. He currently works for the Department of Health and Human Services in New Hanover County. Jonathan is an advocate for the underserved and underrepresented — he wants to protect the beauty of our county while promoting smart development, affordable housing, and adequate healthcare services.
Committee to Elect Jonathan Damico
216 Whitehill Rd.
Leland, NC 28451
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 4
Tom Simmons
Tom is a retired public school administrator and the current chair of the NC Democratic Party’s 7th Congressional District. He’s been an active member of the community for many years, serving on various boards as well as two terms on the Boiling Spring Lakes City Council. Tom supports smart growth versus the rampant overdevelopment that is currently taking place in our county. He opposes the clearcutting of trees and wants to ensure that all residents of our county have clean, chemical-free drinking water.
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Simmons for County Commissioner
1462 Longleaf Dr.
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461-7702
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, District 3
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Robert Fulton
Robert (“Bob”) lives in Southport and is a U.S. Army veteran with experience as an airline dispatcher, FAA aviation safety inspector, and National Marine Fisheries researcher. He is concerned about unchecked development and its negative impacts on our county and its residents. Bob wants to bring integrity and transparency to the role of County Commissioner. He is advocating for controlled development that takes into account infrastructure needs, sustainability, and the environment.
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Committee to Elect Robert (Bob) Fulton
3898 Timber Stream Drive
Southport, NC 28461
Brunswick County Register of Deeds
Acquinetta Rochelle Beatty
Acquinetta is a graduate of South Brunswick High School and a member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church of Bolivia. She is involved in numerous volunteer activities, including chairman of her church’s trustee ministry, church secretary, and president of the Piney Grove Improvement Association. An industrial engineer by trade, she works for GE Aerospace. She plans to bring accessibility, equity, and transparency to the role of Register of Deeds.
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Committee to Elect Acquinetta Rochelle Beatty
P.O. Box 255
Bolivia, NC 28422
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