The Democratic candidates listed below are the candidates that will be on your ballot in the November 2024 General Election 

 

Tanya White Anderson NC Senate District 12. Tanya White Anderson is a community leader and advocate for public education, the working class, and military veterans. Tanya has worked to improve veterans' access to healthcare, housing, and job training. She is committed to improving public education because every child deserves a quality education. Website for Tanya White Anderson

Kevin Thurman NC House District 53. Kevin is an advocate for a quality public education and economic recovery in neglected areas of the state. He is a proud product of Harnett County Schools and holds degrees from Duke University and NC Central University. Website for Kevin Thurman

 

Kiara JohnsonKiara Johnson NC House District 6. Kiara wants better quality education, more schools, and better pay for teachers. Website for Kiara Johnson

Markita McCrimmon Harnett Commissioner District 5. Markita would improve transparency and communication between the citizens, county government, and Board of Commissioners to District 5 as well as the whole county. She would ensure funding and resources are available to all constituencies of our schools given its rapid growth and over capacity operations. Website for Markita McCrimmon

Kate Reichert Harnett Commissioner District 4. Kate believes citizens of Harnett County need a stronger voice, common sense leadership and a fresh perspective given the strain of our rapid growth. Her primary focus is on responsible growth, farmland protection, economic development, a quality education system and transparency in local government. Website for Kate Reichert

 

Scott Daniel Harnett Commissioner District 3. Scott Daniel is a 7th generation Harnett citizen, works as a NC public servant, has a working knowledge of contracts/budgets, the ability to listen and be heard, and values the importance of facts. He is excited about supporting the common interests/concerns of residents in Harnett County's District 3. Website for Scott Daniel

 

Rose Ferguson Harnett School Board District 2. Every child deserves a champion! Rose will create a more equitable and inclusive educational environment where failure will not be an option. With 55% of students considered non-proficient, the children of Harnett County deserve better, and with your help, she will be the change agent to make it better! Website for Rose Ferguson

Olaf El Harnett School Board District 4. A veteran, water quality manager and public servant, Olaf knows the value of reading, science, and math. His focus is improving the operational performance of Harnett County Schools, increasing resources for teachers and staff as well as insisting on student preparedness for post educational success. Website for Olaf El

 

NC GOVERNOR      
Josh Stein website for Josh Stein Josh Stein Message to Harnett  
       
NC LT. GOVERNOR      
Rachel Hunt website for Rachel Hunt Rachel Hunt's Message to Harnett  
       
NC ATTORNEY GENERAL      
Jeff Jackson  website for Jeff Jackson Jeff Jackson's Message to Harnett  
       
NC SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION      
Mo Green    website for Mo Green Mo Green's Message to Harnett  
       
NC STATE TREASURER      
Wesley Harris website for Wesley Harris Wesley Harris Message to Harnett  
       
NC COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE      
Natasha Marcus website for Natasha Marcus Natasha Marcus Message to Harnett  
       
NC SECRETARY OF STATE      
Elaine Marshall Website for Elaine Marshall    
NC COMMISSIONER OF 
Labor

 

    
Braxton Winston

Website for Braxton Winston

 Braxton is a Dad, union member, and Davidson alum. As Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member, he developed a more equitable, accessible, and interconnected city.  Twice, NC has been named the #1 state for business. As Labor Commissioner, he will progress NC to be #1 for business and workers. 
 NC Commissioner of Agriculture      
Sarah Taber  Website for Sarah Taber Sarah has launched greenhouses and farms now worth over $4B! She has brought unlikely people into agri-business and them succeed. She believes NC can double and triple  earnings. Knowing what to grow, who can do it and how to maximize efforts are key on-ramps to new and expanded agri-business.
NC SUPREME COURT      
Allison Riggs  website for Allison Riggs    
NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 12      
Carolyn Thompson Website for Carolyn Thompson Judge Carolyn Thompson is a former District and Superior Court Judge, deputy Commissioner on Industrial Commission and currently appointed Court of Appeals Judge.  Carolyn understands the importance of upholding the Constitution and applying the law to the facts of the case. State certified mediator for Superior Court involving complex financial disputes. 
NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 14      
Edward Eldred Website for Ed Eldred As one of the most well-respected appellate attorneys in NC, Ed stands up for people from all over our state when no one else will fight for them.  His successful and extensive work in front of both the NC Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals ensures he is ready to serve on the bench as a judge!!
NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15      
Martin Moore Website for Martin Moore A Buncombe County Commissioner and practicing mediation and appellate law attorney, as well as a past public defender, Moore is committed to fairness, integrity, and equality.  He believes people should feel confident that their judge will hear their case and rule on the merits, not focus on partisanship and extremist beliefs.
       

FYI! Pay close attention to judicial elections. We need Democratic Judges to restore balance in our court system.