North Carolina State House District 118

Current seat holder: Mark Pless.

Danny E. Davis

Davis previously served as a district court judge for the 30A Judicial District and the 30B Judicial District of North Carolina . He retired from the court in 2010 after 26 years on the court including six years as chief district court judge.

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Education: “Teachers need support. Classrooms need resources. Students need stability. Young people need college and training they can actually afford. Danny Davis will fight for investments that lift our classrooms, support our teachers, and open affordable opportunities after graduation.” (Campaign website)
Elections & Government Reform: “Whether you give time, resources, or your voice, your involvement strengthens our campaign and helps us reach more voters.” (Campaign website)
Education: “After decades on the District Court bench, Danny Davis has seen how policy failures land hardest on working families: higher costs, unsafe housing, strained schools, and broken healthcare systems.” (Campaign website)

James M. (Jimmy) Rogers

Jimmy Rogers is a member of the Haywood County Schools in North Carolina, representing Clyde District . His current term ends in 2026.

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Campaign priorities & governance: “Jimmy values hearing directly from the people of Western North Carolina. Whether you have a question, a concern, or ideas about how we can better serve our community, I’d like to hear from you. Send me a message, and let’s start the conversation.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))