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Joshua Patti for NC State House, District 16
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. My name is Joshua Patti, and I am running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 16. I am a father of eight, an educator with more than 20 years of experience, and a local elected official currently serving as Councilman of the Town of Holly Ridge. My background is rooted in public service, education, and commu

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5 days ago2 min read


Elizabeth A Temple for U.S. Senate, District 13
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. I am a teacher and businesswoman, good writer. 2. If you are an incumbent, what have been your greatest accomplishments for the community while in office? If you are not an incumbent, what inspired you to run for this office and what changes would you make? National level you have a chance to make a difference. I will support the

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5 days ago2 min read


David Fallin for District 3 Commissioner
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. Graduated Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 1987, Computer programmin University of North Florida 1990, Building Technologies Pender County Resident of 30 years Married 35 years, 3 kids, 6 grandkids Self employed 29 Years finish construction and cabinet installation and design. State Highschool basketball referee 33 years NCAA ba

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5 days ago1 min read


Joe Cina for District 1 Commissioner
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. I am a proud single father of 3 children growing up in the Pender County School System. I am a homeowner and a business owner in Pender County. I am also a volunteer and servant in our community and have been for decades, not just because I am running for office. A graduate of UNCW with 20 years dedicated to law enforcement in

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5 days ago2 min read


Max Southworth-Beckwith for District 4 Commissioner
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. I am running for Pender County Commissioner, District 4 . I come from a family with a strong military tradition, and after high school I followed that path by joining the United States Marine Corps. I served two tours in Afghanistan as a 1371 Combat Engineer , conducting route clearance, demolitions, and counter-IED operations. Th

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5 days ago3 min read
Kim McGahey for Pender County Board of Education
I wanted you to know my goals, my experience and my personal history in my run for Pender County Board of Education District 2. My Goals: More parental involvement and participation in schools and School Board meetings. Focus on academic achievement - no CRT, no DEI in curriculum - improve standardized test scores, emphasize the 3R's. Public safety in schools, on buses and on campus - SRO officers in every school - only 2 unlocked doors, front door and back door, each with ar

Kim McGahey
5 days ago2 min read


Camille Costin Harrell for Pender County Clerk of Superior Court
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. My name is Camille Costin Harrell, and I am running for Pender County Clerk of Superior Court. I am a lifelong resident of Pender County. My husband, Randy, and I have been married for 34 years. We have two children and one grandchild. I was raised in a humble home of hard-working parents. By their example, I learned that har

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5 days ago2 min read


Thomas Johnson for US Senate
1. Tell us a little about yourself, including the position you are running for and what are your qualifications for the position you are seeking. I am Thomas Johnson, and I am running for United States Senate in North Carolina's 2026 Republican primary. My story is one of overcoming. I was born into foster care and adopted at age five, arriving in my new home with a stutter, undernourished, and filled with fear. Through my mother's prayers and my own determination, I rose

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5 days ago3 min read
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