North Carolina State House District 108

Current seat holder: John A. Torbett.

John A. Torbett

Torbett has been the Vice President of North Carolina Operations for Defense Technologies, Inc. since 2003. He previously worked as a layout specialist and CEO of Corrugated Converting.

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Campaign site

Priorities & Governance: “I also want to take this opportunity to most sincerely thank you for allowing me the humbled and honored privilege of serving you in your North Carolina General Assembly.” (Campaign website)
Priorities & Governance: “I have greatly enjoyed meeting many of you and listening to your concerns.” (Campaign website)

Sydnie Hutchinson

Sydnie Hutchinson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina . She earned a high school diploma from Highland High School and an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College in 2014.

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Campaign site

Taxes, budget & cost of living: “I will identify new and innovative ways to make housing and daily cost of living affordable in Gaston county.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Housing & infrastructure: “I will improve my district's infrastructure and broadband access.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Healthcare & reproductive rights: “I will prevent government overreach, particularly where it concerns women's reproductive healthcare and the expansion of the legislature's power.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))