Kevin Terrett
Kevin Terrett (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 10 . The Libertarian Party primary for this office on March 3, 2026 , was canceled.
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Benton Sawrey
Benton Sawrey was born in and lives in Johnston County, North Carolina . Sawrey graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School in 2005.
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Economy & Cost of Living: “Benton Sawrey is a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Johnston County running to fight for lower taxes, less regulation, and our traditional, eastern North Carolina values.”
(Campaign website) Agriculture & Rural Communities: “Since taking office in 2023, Benton has been a commonsense conservative leader in Raleigh. This past session, he led the North Carolina Senate with the most bills that he authored having passed the chamber. He has successfully worked to rein in overregulation, protect our community’s values, control government spending, and lower North Carolina’s tax burden on families, small businesses, and farmers.”
(Campaign website) Agriculture & Rural Communities: “Sawrey wants to eliminate North Carolina’s income tax on families, small businesses, and farmers. In 2023, Sawrey voted to lower the income tax rate by over 50% and control government spending over the next eight years. There’s more work to be done and we can responsibly drive the rate to 0% and join eight other states around the country.”
(Campaign website) Pat LeGrand
Pat LeGrand earned a high school diploma from Arlington High School, a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1993, and a graduate degree from the National University of San Diego in 1995. Her career experience includes working as an IT professional.
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Campaign priorities & governance: “I believe Johnston County deserves state leadership focused on the everyday concerns of the people who live and work here.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Taxes, budget & cost of living: “Affordability and the Cost of Living Families are feeling the pressure of rising costs for housing, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and other necessities. I support policies that strengthen working families, encourage good-paying jobs, support small businesses, and help keep Johnston County affordable for the people who call it home.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Public education & schools: “Strong Public Schools Strong public schools are essential to strong communities. I support investing in North Carolina’s public schools, respecting and retaining teachers and school employees, and making sure students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.”
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