Jim Burgin
Jim Burgin was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
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Education: “Over the years, he has held leadership roles with community colleges, hospitals, education associations, workforce development boards, and local government organizations. Senator Burgin has received numerous awards and recognitions from groups across North Carolina and the nation, and in 2016, he was honored with North Carolina’s prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine.”
(Campaign website) Healthcare: “Elected in 2018 and re-elected overwhelmingly in 2020, 2022, and 2024, Burgin is serving in his fourth term, now through 2026, in the North Carolina State Senate. He serves as Chairman of the Senate Healthcare Committee, the Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services.”
(Campaign website) Energy, Utilities & Environment: “Senator Burgin also serves on several other key committees and commissions, including the Committees on Agriculture, Energy, and Environment; Finance; Pensions and Retirement and Aging; State and Local Government; Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations; the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force; the Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government; and the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy.”
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Tanya White Anderson served in the U.S. Army. She earned an associate degree from Liberty University in 2022, a bachelor's degree from Campbell University in 2003, and a graduate degree from Webster University in 2002.
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Public education & schools: “We need leaders who are committed to making a positive difference in our community. I have seen firsthand the challenges facing working-class families in North Carolina. I am committed to fighting for policies that support our veterans, improve access to education, and provide economic opportunities for all North Carolinians.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Public education & schools: “every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of the ZIP Code or family income level I will fight for increased funding for public schools. How are your teachers pay and more support for at risk student”
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