Jon Klimstra Candidate Polk County Commissioner I am a Polk County farmer committed to our county’s rural character. Protecting our way of life—now and for future generations—is at the heart of why I want to serve. I am dedicated to maintaining the quality of our schools. As President of Polk Farm Bureau and a board member of the NC Apple Growers Assoc. and as a parent of three children in the school system, I bring the experience and perspective to be your County Commissioner. ★ Stump Speech Here 
Lakesha Womack Candidate, NC House 14 Lakesha Womack is running for Congress because North Carolina’s 14th District deserves a representative who shows up, pays attention, and leads with integrity. From protecting voting rights and affordable health care to expanding economic mobility and helping working families, LaKesha’s leadership will center the people of this district at every step. ★ Stump Speech Here 
Justice Anita Earls Candidate, NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls is a civil rights attorney and experienced jurist who is running for reelection to the North Carolina Supreme Court in 2026. Her values of justice, equality, and fairness for all were born of the struggle she experienced growing up in a mixed-race family at a time when interracial marriages were illegal in most of the country. It is gravely important that Justice Earls be re-elected to the NC Supreme Court so that we can restore a non-partisan majority to the court in the 2028 election cycle. This is the long game and so much is at stake. ★ 
Judge Christine Walczyk Candidate NC Court of Appeals Seat 3 My name is Judge Christine Walczyk, and I am running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2026. I have been serving as a district court trial judge in Wake County for 19 years, and I am running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2026. As the most experienced district court judge in Wake County, I have worked hard to safeguard the fundamental rights and liberties of those who appeared in my courtroom with well-reasoned, swift, and nonpartisan decisions. I am running for the Court of Appeals because I am increasingly concerned about the public's loss of confidence in the court system, a cornerstone of our democracy. My campaign will offer voters an experienced, temperate, and principled candidate dedicated to the rule of law. As a trial judge, I was nominated by four chief district court judges (Democrat and Republican) to serve in leadership positions, including Lead Judge in Family Court for many years, and currently as Lead Judge in the general civil court. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the old Rex Hospital, I moved to Florida as a child and returned to North Carolina in 1992. I graduated magna cum laude from the Boston College Carroll School of Management and completed my Juris Doctor at the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill. ★ |
Ray Gasperson Candidate Polk County Commissioner I am running for Polk County Commissioner because I am committed to working hard, listening to all sides of the issues, and respecting every person’s voice. I have previously served as Polk County Commissioner for 12 years and on the ICC Board of Trustees and a wide range of committees, commissions and boards in Polk County. ★ Stump Speech Here 
Doyle Brown Candidate, NC Senate 48 Doyle Brown is running for State Senate District 48 because he believes that the people of Rutherford, Polk, and Henderson Counties deserve a representative in Raleigh who listens first, puts families ahead of politics, and focuses on practical solutions that make everyday life better for our communities. Our mantra is “Your Street not Wall Street” ★ Stump Speech Here 
Judge John Arrowood Candidate NC Court of Appeals Seat 1 Judge John Arrowood currently serves as a Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals (2017-present), a position he has held for several years after previously serving in 2007-2008. His prior experience includes serving as a Special Superior Court Judge in 2007, as well as working as a partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA. Judge Arrowood is an American Arbitration Association-accredited arbitrator and a certified mediator. He also has experience as a Staff Attorney for the NC Court of Appeals and as a research assistant to Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Arnold. Beyond his professional work, he is an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte and remains deeply engaged in his community. He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center, an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless. ★ 
Jamie Ager North Carolina’s 11th US Congressional District We can overcome our challenges by working together. In fact, that’s the only way we will. My name is Jamie Ager. If you don’t know me, I’m a husband, father to three boys, and a proud son of Western North Carolina. Five generations of my family have farmed the land out here in Fairview, Hickory Nut Gap, where I’ve spent my life growing food, building community, and working with people. Our next Congress will require leaders who approach complicated questions with curiosity and compassion for our fellow humans. Our people-first approach has worked well out here on the farm, and in my humble opinion, there’s no reason why Congress can’t work the same way. ★ |
Keenan Nesbitt Unaffiliated Candidate Polk County Sheriff I love this community and I am proud of that. The Sheriff's Office belongs to the people, not to a political party. My promise is to serve everyone in our community with fairness, professionalism, and accountability. My commitment will be to the entire community. I will work for you. I will answer to you. I will always make myself available to listen, to engage, and to serve in a way that earns your trust with every interaction. Vote for professional, non-political, service-oriented law enforcement for this county we all love. ★ Stump Speech Here 
Roy Cooper Candidate US Senate Elected Governor in 2016 and re-elected in 2020, both years that Donald Trump carried North Carolina, Cooper’s mission was to ensure that all North Carolinians had the opportunity to be better educated, healthier, and more prosperous for generations to come. Governor Cooper believes that if we work together, we can build a North Carolina and a nation that works for everyone. Now Governor Cooper is running for US Senate and needs your support to bring sanity back to Washington DC. ★ 
Judge Toby Hampson Candidate NC Court of Appeals Seat 2 Judge Toby Hampson grew up in Moore County, NC. He is a proud product of North Carolina public schools having attended Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, Union Pines High School, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. He earned his B.A. from American University with honors. Judge Hampson graduated from the Campbell University School of Law in 2002 with honors where he was inducted into the Order of Barristers and was a member of the Law Review.Judge Hampson was elected to the Court of Appeals in 2018. He joined the court with extensive experience in appellate law. ★ 
John Morgan North Carolina’s 113th US Congressional District I’m a retired US Air Force Lt. Colonel, retired air line pilot Captain, a former Saluda City Commissioner and currently a business owner. I have a degree in accounting and a MBA. I'm running because I believe everyone should feel safe and have a chance to prosper. I pledge I will put the needs of the people of District 113 and the State of North Carolina over loyalty to party. ★ |
