North Carolina State House District 51

Current seat holder: John Sauls.

Charles M. Taylor

Charles Taylor He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026 .

· Ballotpedia

April Montgomery

April Montgomery is a community leader and business owner running for NC House District 51. With 22 years of experience living in the district, a background in public service, and nearly 20 years as a small business owner, April brings a unique perspective to the NC House of Representatives.

· Campaign website

Campaign site

Campaign priorities & governance: “I'm running for NC House District 51 to bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to representing the community's interests.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Campaign priorities & governance: “​ ​ ​As an unaffiliated candidate, I'm running for NC House District 51 to bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to representing the community's interests. ​ ​” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))
Democracy, elections & governance: “As an unaffiliated candidate, I'm committed to representing all residents of District 51, not just those who share my views or party affiliation. In Lee County, Unaffiliated voters are the largest cohort of registered voters, and in Moore County, they're the second largest. This reflects a desire for representation that puts people first, not politics.” (Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026))